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15 min from Tamarac

Little Champions 1 Near Tamarac (Ages 6–7)

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

Little Champions 1 introduces Tamarac children ages six and seven to the foundational language of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu: guard, mount, side control, escape, takedown. Each concept is taught through demonstration, drilling with a partner, and positional play — a three-step teaching sequence that locks in technique better than instruction alone. The Gracie Barra belt-and-stripe system gives this age group concrete milestones to track. Tamarac parents who initially enrolled one child in Little Champions 1 frequently enroll a sibling within a semester — the program's ability to hold a six-year-old's enthusiasm long-term is unusual enough to drive word-of-mouth enrollment.

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
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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 Tamarac

From Tamarac, take McNab Road east to NW 62nd Avenue and turn right (south). The academy is at 3270 NW 62nd Ave, Suite 8, Margate. Alternatively, take Commercial Boulevard east and turn north on NW 62nd Avenue. From Nob Hill Road, McNab Road east is the most direct route. Free parking directly in front.

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

Frequently Asked Questions

How far is Gracie Barra Coral Springs from Tamarac?
Gracie Barra Coral Springs is approximately ten minutes from most Tamarac addresses via McNab Road east to NW 62nd Avenue in Margate. The school is at 3270 NW 62nd Ave, Suite 8. From Nob Hill Road, McNab Road east is the most direct route. Alternatively, Commercial Boulevard east connects to NW 62nd Avenue from the south end of Tamarac. No highway driving is required. Free parking is directly in front of the suite. For Tamarac residents coming from the western residential corridors near the golf course communities, the commute is typically eight to twelve minutes depending on the time of day. Call (954) 913-4786 for directions.
Does Gracie Barra offer classes for older adults near Tamarac?
Gracie Barra Coral Springs is one of the more age-inclusive BJJ programs in western Broward. The school's adult enrollment includes students in their 40s, 50s, and 60s — a reflection of the Tamarac area's demographics, which include a substantial number of active older adults. The Gracie Barra curriculum prioritizes leverage and technique over athleticism, which makes it accessible to adults who came to BJJ later in life or who have mobility considerations. Professor Sergio Costa tailors coaching feedback to the individual student's body and experience level. The GB1 Fundamentals track structures the learning process so that progress is visible and consistent regardless of age. Free trial class at (954) 913-4786.

Ready to Get Started?

Your first class is free. No experience needed.