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15 min from Deerfield Beach

Little Champions 1 Near Deerfield Beach (Ages 6–7)

Age-appropriate Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu for early elementary kids — discipline, focus, and the first real techniques.

Deerfield Beach children ages six and seven who join Little Champions 1 are entering a structured grappling curriculum that runs the same 12-week cycle used at Gracie Barra schools worldwide. Each class teaches specific techniques — takedowns, escapes, positional control, and age-appropriate self-defense — in a sequence that builds logical connections between movements. The belt-and-stripe system provides visible progress markers that resonate strongly with this age group. Quiet Waters Elementary and Deerfield Beach Elementary families who have enrolled in this program describe the morning-after effect: children wake up asking when they can go back to class, which is the clearest measure of whether a program is working.

Why Train Little Champs 1?

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Foundational BJJ curriculum taught in a structured sequence — children learn positions that build on each other logically

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Anti-bullying and practical self-defense concepts taught through technique, not just conversation

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Belt-and-stripe progression system that gives six-and-seven-year-olds visible, achievable goals throughout the year

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Partner drilling under direct coaching supervision — children learn to train safely with peers their own size

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Coachability practice embedded in every class — receiving correction and adjusting is the core learning loop

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Age-appropriate class pacing that matches six-and-seven-year-old attention spans without losing technical substance

Little Champs 1 Schedule

Monday 2 classes
3:30 PM
LC 1 (6-7 years old)
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4:30 PM
LC 1 (6-7 years old)
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Tuesday Closed
Wednesday 2 classes
3:30 PM
LC 1 (6-7 years old)
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4:30 PM
LC 1 (6-7 years old)
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Thursday Closed
Friday 2 classes
3:30 PM
LC 1 (6-7 years old)
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4:30 PM
LC 1 (6-7 years old)
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Saturday 1 class
10 AM
LC 1 (6-7 years old)
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Sunday Closed

Getting Here from Deerfield Beach

From Deerfield Beach, take Powerline Road south to Sample Road and turn right (west), or take Sample Road west directly. Continue to NW 62nd Avenue and turn left (south) — the academy is at 3270 NW 62nd Ave, Suite 8, Margate, on the right. Free parking in front. About 7 miles from most Deerfield Beach addresses.

Gracie Barra Coral Springs
3270 NW 62nd Ave, Ste 8, Margate, FL 33063
(954) 913-4786

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Gracie Barra worth driving to from Deerfield Beach when there are local BJJ schools?
Deerfield Beach has strong local options — ATT Deerfield Beach (4.8 stars, 113 reviews), Fight Sports (5.0 stars, 81 reviews), Roger Gracie Deerfield Beach (the first Roger Gracie academy in the US), and American Combat Gym are all credible schools. Gracie Barra Coral Springs draws Deerfield Beach students who are specifically looking for the structured Gracie Barra curriculum taught by Professor Sergio Costa, a 3rd-degree black belt and IBJJF World medalist. The commute via Powerline Road or Sample Road is about fifteen minutes. Deerfield Beach students who have cross-trained here describe the curriculum structure as the deciding factor — the week-over-week progression is more explicit than at most independent gyms.
What route do Deerfield Beach residents take to Gracie Barra Coral Springs?
From Deerfield Beach, the most direct route is Powerline Road south to Sample Road, then right (west) on Sample Road to NW 62nd Avenue, then left (south) on NW 62nd Avenue — the academy is at 3270 NW 62nd Ave, Suite 8, Margate, on the right. Alternatively, Sample Road can be taken west directly from eastern Deerfield Beach addresses without using Powerline Road. From the area near Quiet Waters Park, SW 10th Street west to NW 31st Street and then south to NW 62nd Avenue is another option. Total drive time is approximately 12 to 18 minutes depending on traffic and starting point. Free parking is directly in front of the suite.

Ready to Get Started?

Your first class is free. No experience needed.