Jiu-Jitsu is more than just a fun sport—it helps kids grow strong, learn respect, and never give up! At The Way Martial Arts in Lantana, Florida, Coach Herbert Burns and his team teach kids how to move, think, and be their best. With special BJJ kids classes, children can learn to be confident, disciplined, and kind, all while having fun with their friends!
Helping Kids Become Their Best
Coach Herbert, how do you help kids learn and grow in Jiu-Jitsu?
“I show them how to work hard and never give up. Everything I have learned in life came from Jiu-Jitsu and MMA. I teach the kids that sometimes things are easy, and sometimes things are hard—but they always have to try their best!
At The Way Martial Arts, all our coaches—Corey, Joe, and Tial Thang—work together to help kids feel strong and happy. We teach them that respect is important: respect for themselves, their families, and their teammates. This makes them better at Jiu-Jitsu and better at life!”
From Shy Kids to Confident Champions
How do kids change from when they start to when they compete?
“When kids start, they are sometimes shy. They sit quietly and don’t talk much. But as they practice more, they start to feel strong and happy. They play, learn, and make new friends.
Some kids love Jiu-Jitsu so much that they join our BJJ kids competition team. They train harder and get ready for big matches. Even when they don’t win, they still learn a lot and come back stronger. Jiu-Jitsu teaches them to keep trying and never give up.
Not only do the kids grow, but their families do, too! Parents see their children becoming stronger and more confident, and they love being part of a team that helps kids become their best.”
Celebrating Our Amazing Kids!
At The Way Martial Arts, we are SO proud of our young athletes! They worked hard, had fun, and gave their best in their latest competition. Look at their amazing results:
- Jahan – 🥇 Gold in Gi
- Thomas – 🥇🥇 Double Gold
- Theo – Tried his best and kept going!
- Leo – 🥇 Gold in No-Gi, 🥈 Silver in Gi
- Nico – 🥇🥇 Double Gold
- Ezra – 🥇🥇 Double Gold
- Brea – 🥇🥇 Double Gold
- Rob – 🥉 Bronze in No-Gi
- Ethan – 🥇🥇 Double Gold
- Aung – 🥈🥈 Double Silver
Every one of these kids showed the Unbreakable Warrior Spirit—whether they won or learned something new. At The Way Martial Arts, we believe that trying your best is what really matters. Every child here is a champion!”
Learning From Wins and Losses
What do you tell kids when they lose a match?
“Winning is great, but losing is part of the journey, too. I tell my students: ‘Just give your best and leave it all on the mat!’ If they try hard and still don’t win, that’s okay—because they are getting better every day.
One of our kids lost his first match and felt sad. But we reminded him that he is strong and can keep going. He shook it off, went back, and WON all of his next matches! That’s what Jiu-Jitsu is about—getting up and trying again.”
Being Brave and Strong
How do you help kids feel strong, not just in Jiu-Jitsu, but in life?
“At The Way Martial Arts, we help kids be strong in their bodies and their minds. We make training fun but also teach them how to work hard. When they compete, they are ready because they already learned to stay calm and keep going.
Jiu-Jitsu teaches kids that sometimes things are tough, but they can handle it. That’s what we call the Unbreakable Warrior Spirit—being strong, being brave, and always doing your best. Kids take these lessons with them everywhere—in school, at home, and with their friends!”
Come Try Jiu-Jitsu!
Do you live in Lantana, West Palm Beach, or Boynton Beach? Do you want your child to learn Jiu-Jitsu, have fun, and grow strong? Come try a BJJ kids class at The Way Martial Arts!
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Final Thoughts
At The Way Martial Arts, we help kids learn, grow, and become strong inside and out. As Coach Herbert says, “It’s not just about Jiu-Jitsu—it’s about building warriors for life!” Every child who joins our academy leaves stronger, more confident, and ready for anything. Jiu-Jitsu is a long journey, but with practice and heart, every child can become a champion!
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