Open Mat Jiu Jitsu

Your kid doesn't have a focus problem.

After 10 years coaching kids, the ones who "don't listen" are almost never the problem. The instruction is.

Here's the 3 part fix we use in every kids class:

1.⁠ ⁠A clear instruction
"Listen" means nothing to a 5 year old. "Stand in front of me, eyes on me, mouth closed" does. Say it once, calmly. Every repeat teaches them the first time didn't count.

2.⁠ ⁠A reason to do it
Praise beats lollies, but only if it's specific and instant. "You looked at me and stayed quiet. That's listening." Say it within seconds or they won't connect it to what they did.

3.⁠ ⁠A consequence that actually happens
Small, immediate, related, real. One warning, then it happens. No anger needed. They just need to learn: when Mum or Dad says it happens, it happens.

They'll test it. That's the point. Don't cave.

Save this for tonight and send it to the other parent.
Kids classes ages 4 to 13 in Yeerongpilly. Free trial, link in bio.

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To those who donated prizes, bought the tickets and showed up to support, you da best 🫶

7 & Over Kids Class

Our children's program emphasizes discipline, collaboration, and safety. We recognize and reward effort rather than solely focusing on outcomes, providing a secure environment for them to freely learn jiu jitsu.

- Monday 4.15pm
- Thursday 4.15pm
- Saturday 8.15am

DM if you're interested in having your kids try a class.

Open mats Every day. Train smarter and harder!

Updated timetable effective immediately.

2 new Under 6 yrs class classes on Wednesday and Saturday!

A fine way to recognise effort, dedication and skill.

Congratulations Ritchie on your purple belt. 👾

Thank you to Nic for giving us his time and helping with the promotion 🙏

At Open Mat, we are a No Gi gym for a reason. We don’t wear belts, and we try not to focus too much on rank. It can easily become a distraction from what actually matters: showing up, learning, and continually getting better at Jiu Jitsu.

But there comes a point where the progress is impossible to ignore.

Promotions are simply our way of recognising the consistency, hard work, and technical growth that someone has shown over time.

Congratulations to our newest Blue Belts: Andy & Izaac 💙

Big hands up if you love Jiu Jitsu 🙋‍♂️🙋‍♀️

Our little ones class is all about learning to move, listen, play and build confidence while having fun on the mats.

Unfortunately our younger Kids Class is full!

We'll be opening a new class soon...

DM us if you're interested so we can get you on the waitlist before spaces run out again!