Programs — IJS Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu

01 Tiny Tigers · Ages 3–4

Their first mat, their first wins.

Three- and four-year-olds need to move, fall, climb, listen, and laugh — usually all in the same minute. Tiny Tigers turns that into a 45-minute class. It's playful, but it's not a play-date — they're already learning real BJJ shapes: how to fall safely, how to base out, how to grip a partner.

Age

3–4 yearsPre-school

Class length

45 minShort, focused

Frequency

2× / weekTue & Thu

Locations

PaphosEllados Avenue

Membership

€95/ month · from €82.50 on annual

Tiny Tigers class — children ages 3 to 4

Ages 3–4

The program

Real Jiu-Jitsu — played at age 3.

Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu for the youngest, taught through play and structured movement. We build the foundation — confidence, self-control, respect, listening — through real BJJ practice scaled to small bodies.

For parents

You can watch from the viewing area. Coaches give you an honest read after class — no spin, no upsell.

In every class

Five things, every time.

Movement & coordination warm-upAnimal walks, bear crawls, rolling drills — building the body awareness BJJ needs.
Safe falling & rollingThe most useful skill any 3-year-old can learn — on the mat and off it.
One real BJJ techniqueShrimping, bridging, gripping — broken into one or two kid-sized steps.
Listening & partner respectLining up, taking turns, bowing in. Structure does the work without nagging.
Confidence, names, high-fivesSame faces every week, same coach who knows their name. For shy kids, this is everything.

A typical week

Two short sessions is the right dose for a 3- or 4-year-old. Less is more at this age — better to leave wanting more than to burn out by month two.

Mon

Rest

Tue

17:30

Paphos · Gi

Wed

Rest

Thu

17:30

Paphos · Gi

Fri

Rest

Sat

Family

Sun

Family

Live times subject to term See full schedule →

02 Kids · Ages 4–6

Where it stops being a game and starts being a sport.

By 4 or 5, kids can hold a position, follow a two-step technique, and roll with a partner under control. The Kids Program leans into that. We still play games — but the gap between "drill" and "game" closes fast. They earn their first stripes here. They have their first real roll here.

Age

4–6 yearsPre-school / Y1

Class length

50 minDrill + roll

Frequency

Mon–Fri+ Saturday Open Mat

Locations

Paphos & PeyiaBoth academies

Membership

€95/ month · from €82.50 on annual

Ages 4–6

The program

Where play becomes a sport.

By 4 or 5, kids can drill real techniques, partner up under supervision, and earn their first stripes. Same names, same details as the adult class — scaled to their bodies. We keep it fun, but the standards are real.

For parents

First competitions are optional. In-house tournaments and friendly meets with other Cyprus academies — only when your child is ready.

In every class

Five things, every time.

Structured warm-upShrimping, bridging, technical stand-ups — the building blocks of every roll.
Two-step technique blockArmbar from guard. Triangle setup. Hip escape. Drilled with a partner, in repetitions kids can count.
Controlled live rollingPosition-based sparring under coach supervision. Think under pressure, tap when caught, reset without ego.
Mat etiquette & belt systemLining up, bowing in, helping smaller partners. Stripes start to mean something here.
Self-defense fundamentalsHow to fall, create distance, and stay calm — without escalating anything.

A typical week

Two sessions are plenty. Three is great if your child is hooked. Saturday Open Mat is optional — a relaxed extra rep if they want more.

Mon

15:30 / 16:30

Paphos · Gi / No-Gi

15:30

Peyia

Tue

15:30 / 16:30

Paphos · Gi

Wed

15:30 / 16:30

Paphos · Gi

Thu

15:30

Paphos

Fri

16:30

Paphos · Gi

16:30

Peyia

Sat

11:00

Open Mat Kids

Sun

Family

Live times See full schedule →

03 Juniors · Ages 7–9

The full jiu-jitsu, just their size.

By 7, kids are ready for the real thing. Full warm-up. Technique block with proper terminology. Live rolling under coach supervision. Drilling with intent — not just for fun. Juniors is where some of our future blue and purple belts are growing right now.

Age

7–9 yearsPrimary school

Class length

60 minFull structure

Frequency

Mon · Wed · Fri+ Peyia + Open Mat

Comp track

OptionalNever required

Membership

€95/ month · from €82.50 on annual

Ages 7–9

The program

The full curriculum, kid-sized.

By 7, kids run a real BJJ class. Warm-up, drill, technique of the day, positional sparring, live rolling, debrief — the same shape as adult class, paced for a 9-year-old's attention span. Optional competition track for kids who want it.

Comp track

Extra drilling, mock matches, ride-shares to events. Always optional — many of our Juniors never compete and still reach blue belt.

In every class

Five things, every time.

Full BJJ warm-upMovement drills, technical stand-ups, partner-up exercises — same shape as adult class.
Position of the weekClosed guard, half guard, side control, mount, back. Submissions, escapes, transitions.
Drilling with intentProgressive resistance from partner. Coaches check understanding before moving on.
Live rolling under supervisionGetting tapped is data, not failure. Kids learn to fix problems instead of force positions.
Belt & stripe progressionWhite, grey, yellow, orange, green. Earned over time — not given. Kids live the system.

A typical week

Three weekday sessions plus optional Saturday Open Mat. Most Juniors hit two; the keen ones hit four. Both work.

Mon

17:30

Paphos · No-Gi

16:30

Peyia

Tue

Rest

Wed

17:30 / 18:30

Paphos · Gi

Thu

Rest

Fri

18:30

Paphos · Gi

17:30

Peyia

Sat

11:00

Open Mat Kids

Sun

Family

Live times See full schedule →

04 Teens · Ages 10–14

An hour a day where they're not on a screen.

Ten to fourteen is the age where everything gets harder — school, friendships, body changes, attention. BJJ is one of the few places where none of that matters. You step on the mat, you train, and an hour later you walk off tired in a useful way. We've watched it work for hundreds of teenagers.

Age

10–14 yearsMiddle school

Class length

75 minFull session

Frequency

Mon · Thu · Fri+ Saturday Open Mat

Path forward

→ Adults at 15Smooth handover

Membership

€95/ month · from €82.50 on annual

Ages 10–14

The program

An adult-style class, paced for growing bodies.

Teens train with intent. Beginners and experienced teens side by side — senior teens become coaching partners for the new ones and learn more by teaching than by drilling. Open Mat on Saturdays for free rolling and finding their own game.

The handover

At 15, teens cross to the adult program with a full curriculum, a belt rank, and the same coaching team. No restart, no reset.

In every class

Five things, every time.

Proper warm-upBJJ-specific, not generic cardio. Movement drills and technical stand-ups.
Technique blockOne position, two or three connected details. Drilled with progressive resistance.
Positional sparringStart from a position, work the problem. Where reading a partner gets built.
Free rollingCoach-supervised, partner-rotated by size and experience. Tap-and-reset culture.
Self-defense applicationsHow to manage range, end an exchange without escalation, walk away. We hope they never use it.

A typical week

Three weekday sessions plus Open Mat on Saturday. Most consistent teens train three times — that's the sweet spot for progress and recovery.

Mon

18:30

Paphos · No-Gi

17:30

Peyia

Tue

Rest

Wed

Rest

Thu

18:30

Paphos · Gi

Fri

18:30

Peyia

Sat

12:00

Open Mat Teens

Sun

Family

Live times See full schedule →

05 Adults · Ages 15+

From your first day to your sharpest roll.

Whether it's your first martial art or you arrived in Cyprus already wearing a coloured belt, the room is built for both. Black-belt coaches scale every drill to who's on the mat — patient with first-timers, demanding with experienced grapplers, and serious about the standard for everyone in between.

in the same class — because the program is run by black belts who design technique blocks that work for everyone in the room.

Age

15+No upper limit

Class length

90 minGi & No-Gi

Frequency

6× / weekAM & PM + Open Mat

Levels

All-levelsBeginners stream coming soon

Membership

€110/ month · from €98 on annual

Heads up · 2026

We'll be splitting the Adults Program into a dedicated Beginners stream and an All-Levels / Competition stream in the new year. Same coaches, sharper structure. If you're brand new and worried about being thrown in at the deep end — message us; we'll point you to the right session.

Ages 15+

The program

Built for beginners. Sharp enough for competitors.

Most who walk in have never trained a martial art. A handful are blue or purple belts who moved to Cyprus and need a real room to roll in. Both groups are home in the same class — black-belt coaches scale every drill to whoever's in the room. Open Mat on Saturdays for free rolling.

12-week curriculum

A rotating curriculum through positions and concepts. You don't have to wonder what to work on — the room tells you.

In every class

Five things, every time.

Focused warm-upBJJ-specific. Movement drills, technical stand-ups, position-of-the-day prep.
Technique blockOne position, two or three connected details. Demoed by a black belt, drilled with a partner.
Drilling with resistanceProgressive: start cooperative, build to live. Coaches scale to your experience.
Positional & free rollingFrom the position, work the problem. Then 5×5-minute rolls with rotating partners.
Gi & No-Gi rotationsBoth formats in the weekly schedule. Competition prep available for those who want it.

A typical week

Five weekdays, two locations, AM and PM options. Most adults train 2–4 times a week. The schedule below is the realistic shape — see the live schedule for exact times by term.

Mon