Turn playtime into real BJJ skills with fast, fun games kids love.
The Bottom Line
You get a library of simple games that secretly teach guard passing, mount control, balance, and movement. The drills are short, safe, and optimized for short attention spans. You will not get a full curriculum or deep technique progressions; use this as your on-ramp or home supplement.
⚡️ Quick facts
Best for: Parents training at home
Skip if: You want deep systems
Tech focus: Games, Drills, Guard Passing, Mount, Balance, Coordination, Parent Child Drills
Biggest takeaway: Make real skills feel like play.
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What You'll Learn
Parents ask for simple, fun ways to build real jiu jitsu habits at home without turning the living room into a dojo. This course delivers game-based drills that map to core positions and movements while keeping kids engaged.
It is ideal for easing shy children into BJJ or adding extra mat time between classes.
Primary Techniques You'll Drill
- Games
- Drills
- Guard Passing
- Mount
- Back Control
- Takedowns
- Shrimping
- Parent Child Drills
- Balance
- Coordination
Format & Level
- Instructional style: Drill Heavy, Conceptual
- Skill level: Beginner
- Format: Both
- Runtime: 30 hours and 6 minutes
- Volumes: 1
Should You Buy It?
Buy it now. I found parents stick with at-home training longer when each drill feels like a game with a clear goal.
Why Joel Bouhey?
Joel Bouhey is a black belt known for creative systems like Falcon Guard and for accessible, game-based teaching. He publishes practical clips for kids classes on YouTube. His instructionals often emphasize movement patterns, safety, and problem-solving over memorizing moves. This course continues that approach with family-friendly drills. It is aimed at building comfort and habits first, technique depth later.
Community feedback
Here’s a summary of common feedback from platforms like Reddit’s r/bjj.
😍 Why People Love It
- Parents say it made home sessions fun and consistent, not a chore.
- Highly recommended entry point for shy kids who fear big group classes.
- Games map to basics like passing and mount without overwhelming detail.
- Affordable way to try instructionals before buying bigger courses.
🤔 Common Criticisms
- Some find the presentation a bit cringe or too kiddie.
- Light on deeper technique; coaches may need more structure elsewhere.
- A few prefer free YouTube ideas before paying for a course.
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Smart Alternatives
- Train With Your Kids Volume 2 – Adds new games and progressive challenges after Volume 1.
- BJJ For Kids: The Journey Begins – More structured class blueprint for coaches. (Price: $97.00, 4 vols)
- No Gi For Kids – Great if your academy is mainly no-gi. (Price: $79.00, 4 vols)
Sources & References
Video Breakdowns
Official listing: View Train With Your Kids on BJJ Fanatics
Additional References
Your next step
You have the breakdown, community feedback, and my final thoughts. Now it’s your move.
