Know what comes next
A full White to Green Belt pathway makes the next class and the next milestone clear.
For children’s BJJ instructors
Stop wondering what to teach your kids class next.
A complete White to Green Belt curriculum, done for you.
20 progressive levels across 5 belts: positive language, age-appropriate progressions, games, and practical techniques, with emotional-regulation coaching built into every class. Created by João Crus, with 23 years running a children’s program.
20 levels5 beltsOne payment
White → Grey → Yellow → Orange → Green
See the curriculum
Watch the trailer.
Take a look at the teaching pathway before you decide.
The problem
Improvisation has a cost.
Most kids programs run on improvisation. You plan Sunday night, repeat the same warmups, watch advanced kids get bored and shy ones disappear. Parents may quietly pull their children when progress stalls.
Students need a visible path forward.
This curriculum gives your academy that path: 20 levels from White to Green Belt, with every class accounted for.
What this gives your academy
A path coaches can teach.
Progress parents can see.
Teach each age well
Age-appropriate progressions keep 5-year-olds engaged and 12-year-olds challenged.
Make practice purposeful
Games and drills teach practical technique through active learning.
Coach emotional regulation
Bring calm under pressure into technique and help shape a stronger mat culture.
Use positive language
Developmental coaching language supports clearer conversations with parents.
Show the next milestone
Families can see where their children are going and what they are learning next.
What’s inside
Five belts. Twenty levels.
One clear progression.
Four levels at each belt, designed to grow with your students.
01 / Levels 1–4
White Belt
The foundation. Movement, safety, and first techniques. Children learn how to train: listening, partnering, and regulating frustration.
02 / Levels 1–4
Grey Belt
Building the game. Positional awareness and coordination. Students connect techniques instead of collecting them.
03 / Levels 1–4
Yellow Belt
Control. Holding position, escaping, and attacking with control. The game gets real here.
04 / Levels 1–4
Orange Belt
Integration. Combinations, transitions, and live application. Students begin to roll with purpose.
05 / Levels 1–4
Green Belt
The complete young grappler. A full game, tested under pressure, with the maturity to help younger students.
20 levels total. Yours forever, with no subscription. Watch on any device.
Who this is for
Built for the people leading the kids’ room.
- Academy owners and head instructors who want a structured kids program
- Assistant coaches who need a clear teaching map
- Instructors whose students need more challenge and a more visible path
Designed for children’s development. This is a kids’ teaching pathway, not an adult competition system.
Your instructor
Meet João Crus.
João has run a children’s BJJ program for 23 years. His philosophy puts the person first and the physical technique second. Technique is the vehicle; emotional regulation, confidence, and character are the destination.
He also coaches instructors directly in his Skool community for kids program owners.
From fellow instructors
Coaches are putting it
to work on the mat.
Hear from people who have used João’s children’s instruction.
“Professor Joao has done a wonderful job in making a difficult subject accessible to everyone, and specially children. We have been able to use his methodology in teaching our students. It was wonderful way to bridge the adult to children material. Even if you just want to learn for yourself I recommend these instructional videos.”
“Teaching kids is completely different than teaching adults. Professor Cruz breaks movements down into kid-size chunks. I also appreciate the techniques he recommends for the different belt levels. Sometimes it's difficult to determine which techniques to teach to each age group, and he takes away all the mystery. A bonus are the drills that I would never have thought to incorporate into the class like the gorilla drill. I love this set of DVDs and also recommend the 101 BJJ Games. Well worth the money.”
“This is an excellent series for instructing, teaching, and coaching kids in Brazilian Jiujitsu. Teaching kids is definitely much different than teaching adults and this series helps understand how to do it effectively. I appreciate the good fundamentals and technique that Professor Joao Crus shows, but also the games and drills that are shown to make the learning process fun for the kids. I ordered this bjj curriculum set as well as the 101 BJJ Games and Drills set. I highly recommend this series to anyone whether you have a martial arts school or simply want to show your children at home.”
“This program is a great compilation of essential techniques of JiuJitsu for kids. It is very organized and explained well. Techniques are organized with foundational techniques laying the foundation for more advanced ones. Professor Joao Crus has done an excellent job with this curriculum.”
These comments include references to earlier video and DVD editions of João’s children’s instructional materials.
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Try it in your academy
Seven-day money-back guarantee.
Use it in your academy for 7 days. If it doesn’t change how you teach your kids classes, email us for a full refund. No forms, no hard feelings.
FAQ
Questions before you begin?
I already have a kids program. Why do I need this?
A program is a pathway, not a pile of classes. This gives you 20 levels of progression your students and their parents can see.
What ages does it cover?
The progressions are built for the full kids range, with age-appropriate formats for younger (5–7) and older (8–12) students.
How does this help with parents?
Every level uses positive, developmental language you can repeat word for word. Consistent coaching language makes your approach easier for parents to understand.
How is this different from free YouTube videos?
YouTube gives you techniques. This gives you a curriculum: what to teach, in what order, to which belt, with the coaching language included.
How long do I have access?
Forever. One payment, no subscription.
What if it doesn’t work for my academy?
Email us within 7 days for a full refund under the seven-day money-back guarantee.
Ready for your next kids class
Teach with a plan.
Give them a path.
One payment of $99. Less than one month of a single student’s tuition. Yours forever.
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IncludedWhite → Green Belt
- 20 progressive levels
- Age-appropriate instruction
- Games, techniques, and coaching language
- Lifetime access · no subscription
- 7-day money-back guarantee