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A small intro session — capped at 6 kids, often just yours — with owner and head instructor Grant Collins. Ages 4–15 in Laguna Niguel. Ages 3 welcome with a parent on the mat.
16 kids per class, with at least 3 instructors on the mat. About one instructor for every five children.
Parents watch every class from leather couches — with AC, reverse-osmosis filtered water, and clean bathrooms.
Pick your child's age above and send the form. We call you within the hour to find a time — Tuesday or Thursday 5:30 PM, or Saturday 9 AM.
Comfortable sports clothes are all your child needs — we provide a clean loaner gi. You watch from the couches. The session runs about an hour, taught personally by Grant Collins.
No pressure, no pitch. There's no contract to sign anyway — if your child loved it, we'll talk about simple weekly options.
A child who knows they can protect themselves carries themselves differently — at school and everywhere else.
Setting boundaries, staying calm, and controlling a situation without throwing a punch. Taught all year round.
Structured classes with our character development system — belts and stripes make progress visible.
Real exercise, better coordination, and training partners who become friends.
Your child's first class is free.
Capped at 6 kids · taught personally by the owner
Jiu-Jitsu uses leverage and technique instead of punches and kicks. A smaller child can control a bigger one. Kids practice against real resistance, so the skill is real — and because most school scuffles end up on the ground, Jiu-Jitsu prepares them for what actually happens.
Book the Free Intro Class
Ages 4–8
Ages 3 and under join with a parent on the mat.
Ages 9–15
Intro sessions: Tuesday & Thursday 5:30 PM · Saturday 9:00 AM. We’ll find the right weekly class time on your call.
Owner & head instructor · 4th-degree black belt · 34 years of martial arts · 30+ championship titles. Teaches every intro class personally.
Jiu-Jitsu black belt — the fastest student ever to earn a black belt at Optimus. A registered nurse, CPR & First Aid certified.
No. There are no contracts and no sign-up fees. If you ever want to stop, it's a simple form with 7 days' notice.
There's no contract and no sign-up fee. We'll walk you through the simple weekly options at your child's intro class.
Comfortable sports clothes. We provide a clean loaner gi — you don't need to buy anything.
Yes — parents watch every class from the leather couches in our viewing area.
That's exactly what the intro is for. It's a small session taught personally by Grant, at your child's own pace.
Jiu-Jitsu is technique-first — no punches or kicks. Classes run at about one instructor per five kids, on a padded sub-floor, with CPR-certified coaches.
Yes — children aged 3 and under train together with a parent on the mat.
Yes — ask about the family discount at your intro class.
31151 Niguel Rd, Laguna Niguel, CA 92677
Easy parking right outside. Families come from Dana Point, Aliso Viejo, Laguna Beach, and San Juan Capistrano.
Pick your child's age and we'll call you within the hour.
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