John Wai Martial Arts

The early teen years are an important time for kids to find a group where they feel comfortable being themselves.

Brazilian Jiu Jitsu gives them that while also challenging them physically and mentally.

They train alongside other kids their age, work with different partners, solve problems, and learn how to stay composed when things get difficult. They’re building confidence, discipline, and real skills while being part of a team that encourages each other to improve.

And at an age when friendships and the people around them really start to matter, having good teammates and mentors can make a difference.

A place to train, make friends, be challenged, and feel like you belong. That’s a pretty good way to spend an afternoon.





Training is better when you have good people around you. BJJ gives kids the opportunity to build friendships with teammates who challenge, encourage, and help each other improve.

The right team of coaches can have a lasting impact. Our instructors understand that teaching kids is about more than Jiu Jitsu. It’s about guiding them, holding them accountable, and helping them grow into confident young adults.

Muay Thai teaches practical striking skills that can be very effective for self defense.

You learn how to use punches, kicks, knees, and elbows, but just as important, you learn how to manage distance, maintain your balance, defend yourself, and work from close range when someone grabs or pressures you.

You may never need to use these skills, but knowing you can protect yourself gives you a different level of confidence.

Everyone who walks into the academy has their own reason for being there, and you never know what someone may be dealing with outside of training.

That’s why being a good training partner matters. Help the beginner or someone new on our mats. Encourage the person having a tough day. Make people feel welcome. There’s no reason to gatekeep martial arts or combat sports.

Supporting someone else’s progress will never take away from your own. We all get better when we have good people around us who want to see each other improve.

Ages 5 to 7 are important years for building good habits and a strong foundation.

Kids at this stage are developing coordination, motor skills, focus, and the ability to listen and follow directions. They’re also learning how to communicate, work with others, and become more independent.

Our Basic Ninjas classes provide structure while keeping kids active, engaged, and having fun.

They’re learning martial arts, but they’re also developing skills and habits that carry into school, sports, and everyday life.





Kids learn through movement.

Running, playing, and staying active helps develop coordination, balance, body control, and motor skills. And when they’re having fun, they stay engaged and excited to learn.

That’s an important part of our Basic Ninjas classes.

MMA brings multiple combat sports together into one complete system.

Muay Thai and boxing for striking. Wrestling for takedowns and control. Brazilian Jiu Jitsu for grappling and submissions. Training MMA teaches you how to put those skills together and use them in different situations.

There’s a reason MMA has become one of the most popular combat sports in the world. It’s challenging, teaches practical self defense skills, and gives you a full body workout that will get you into shape.

Whether your goal is to compete, learn how to defend yourself, or simply find a different way to train, MMA has something to offer.

Interested in trying some classes with us? Hit the link in our bio to get started.





MMA training in Plantation combines Muay Thai, boxing, wrestling, and Brazilian Jiu Jitsu into one complete combat sport.

Our JWMA fighters take their MMA training from the mats to the cage, putting their striking, wrestling, and BJJ skills to the test.

Being a good training partner is a skill too.

In BJJ, kids quickly learn that they need each other to improve. They take turns practicing techniques, communicate with their partner, work together, and learn how to give the right amount of resistance.

They also learn responsibility. When you train with someone, you have to take care of your partner, respect when to stop, and understand that both of you are there to get better.

All of that interaction helps kids develop teamwork, communication, and social skills while learning how to work with different personalities.





Learning a takedown also means learning control. Kids practice how to execute the technique safely, protect their training partner, and help each other improve.