Confidence. Self-Control. Real Self-Defense Skills They Can Carry for Life.
Build the confidence to stand their ground, the self-control to avoid unnecessary conflict, and the skills to protect themselves when it matters.
Confidence Isn't Something Kids Are Told to Have. It's Something They Practice.
Kids hear “pay attention,” “stay calm,” and “try again” all day. Jiu-Jitsu gives those words a place to become actions.
On the mat, children watch, listen, move, work with a partner, solve a problem, reset after a mistake, and try again—with clear coaching every step of the way.
Turn Energy Into Skill
Your child gets a physical outlet with direction. Instead of movement for movement's sake, they learn to use balance, timing, coordination, and control.
Give Focus a Job
Class asks children to watch a demonstration, remember the steps, and apply what they saw. Focus becomes part of an activity—not another lecture.
Build Confidence Through Progress
Real confidence grows when a child learns something difficult, practices it, and sees that they are improving. Progress is earned one class at a time.
The Difference Isn't Just What We Promise. It's How Children Practice It.
Confidence, discipline, and focus are valuable outcomes—but those words only matter when a program has a clear way to develop them. This program combines modern no-gi Jiu-Jitsu, consistent instruction, structured partner practice, and a coach whose professional life is centered on teaching people clearly under pressure.
Modern No-Gi Jiu-Jitsu
Children train in comfortable athletic clothing rather than a traditional kimono. The focus is on movement, balance, control, positioning, and modern grappling fundamentals. No special uniform is needed to take the first step.
One Consistent Lead Instructor
Andrew Hampton leads the program on both Monday and Wednesday. Parents know who is responsible for the room, and children learn from a coach who understands their progress from one class to the next.
Professional Instruction Experience
Andrew is not simply an experienced martial artist. He is a full-time police training instructor whose work requires clear explanations, structured learning, attention to detail, and the ability to coach people through challenging situations.
Control Before Aggression
Jiu-Jitsu teaches children to work with a partner, manage their movement, protect one another, and use technique rather than uncontrolled force. The goal is not to make children more aggressive—it's to help them become more aware, capable, and controlled.
Confidence Earned Through Action
Children do not receive confidence from a slogan. They build it by learning a position, practicing it, getting stuck, listening to feedback, and discovering that they can improve. That is confidence they can actually feel.
See It for Yourself
The best way to understand the room is to get the details and ask your questions.
Andrew Hampton
Andrew Hampton is a Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu purple belt, an active Utah law-enforcement officer, and a full-time police training instructor.
He brings more than a decade of experience coaching adult and youth martial arts, giving him the ability to explain skills clearly, set appropriate expectations, and guide students with different personalities and experience levels.
Andrew is also an authorized instructor in Pekiti-Tirsia Kali and TRICOM systems under Grand Tuhon Jared Wihongi. Those qualifications reflect Andrew's broader depth as a martial artist and professional instructor. The children's program promoted on this page is focused on kids Jiu-Jitsu.
A Simple, Consistent Schedule Families Can Plan Around.
The Program
- Launch Date
- Monday, September 14, 2026
- Class Days
- Monday & Wednesday
- Class Time
- 4:30–5:30 PM
- Ages
- Children ages 5–12
- Experience
- Beginners welcome
- Training Format
- Kids No-Gi Jiu-Jitsu
Two consistent sessions each week give children a dependable routine and a chance to return, review, and build on what they learned in the previous class.
Location
10th Planet Pleasant Grove
2416 W 700 S, Unit 120
Pleasant Grove, UT 84062
Suited to families in Pleasant Grove and surrounding Utah County communities—including American Fork, Lehi, Lindon, Cedar Hills, Highland, and Orem.
Get DirectionsA Place to Move, Think, Listen & Grow.
Every child begins in a different place. Some are naturally athletic. Some are shy. Some have endless energy. Some need more time before they feel comfortable joining in. The goal is not to make every child look the same—it's to give each child a clear place to begin and a constructive way to improve.
Foundational no-gi Jiu-Jitsu movement and positions
Balance, coordination, posture, and body awareness
Listening to and following multi-step instruction
Working safely and respectfully with a training partner
Staying engaged when a drill feels difficult
Resetting after a mistake instead of shutting down
Using control rather than uncontrolled strength
Recognizing progress that comes from effort and repetition
Becoming more comfortable learning something new
Being a responsible member of a team
Progress You Can See.
At first, progress may look like stepping onto the mat without hesitation. Then it may look like remembering the first two steps of a technique. Later, it may look like staying calm when something does not work, asking a better question, or helping a newer student. Those small wins add up.
New to Jiu-Jitsu? That's a Good Place to Start.
Your child does not need to arrive confident, coordinated, or experienced. The first step is simply to meet the instructor, understand how the room works, and give your child a chance to participate without feeling that they have something to prove.
Submit Your Interest
Click Learn More and enter your contact information. The Pleasant Grove team will send current enrollment, pricing, and first-class information.
Arrive a Few Minutes Early
Give your child time to see the room, meet Andrew, and become comfortable before class begins.
Wear Athletic Clothes
Comfortable shorts and a T-shirt or rash guard are appropriate. No traditional gi is required.
Bring Water
A water bottle and a willingness to try are enough for the first visit.
Ask Questions
Parents should feel informed about the instructor, class expectations, training environment, and next steps before making a decision.
Train With Us in Pleasant Grove.
Pleasant Grove
10th Planet Pleasant Grove
2416 W 700 S, Unit 120
Pleasant Grove, UT 84062
What Parents Ask Before Getting Started.
The Pleasant Grove Kids Program is for children ages 5–12.
The program begins Monday, September 14, 2026.
Classes are held every Monday and Wednesday from 4:30–5:30 PM.
No. The program is beginner-friendly, and no previous Jiu-Jitsu or martial arts experience is required.
No-gi Jiu-Jitsu is practiced in athletic clothing rather than a traditional kimono. Children still learn grappling fundamentals, movement, positioning, escapes, control, and partner awareness.
Comfortable athletic shorts and a T-shirt or rash guard are appropriate. Clothing should not have exposed zippers, hard pieces, or anything that could catch during training.
It is a martial arts class, but the emphasis is on technique, movement, control, awareness, and respectful partner practice—not uncontrolled aggression. Children learn that being capable also means being responsible for how they move and how they treat their training partners.
It is normal for a child to need time before feeling comfortable in a new room. Meeting the instructor, seeing the space, and beginning without pressure can make the first experience easier. Parents should share any concerns with the team before class so the instructor understands how best to welcome the child.
Jiu-Jitsu gives active children a place to move within clear boundaries. They are asked to listen, wait, work with a partner, and apply their energy to a specific task. Every child is different, so the first visit is the best way to evaluate whether the environment is a good fit.
The program is taught by Andrew Hampton, a Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu purple belt, active Utah law-enforcement officer, full-time police training instructor, and coach with more than a decade of adult and youth martial arts experience.
Those are part of Andrew's broader instructor background. The program promoted here is the Kids Jiu-Jitsu Program.
Click Learn More, submit the interest form, and the Pleasant Grove team will provide the current pricing, enrollment options, and next steps.
The Best Way to Know Is to Meet the Coach & See the Room.
A website can tell you about the schedule. It can explain the instructor's experience. It can describe what the program is designed to develop. But the most important question is whether the room, coach, and training environment feel right for your child.
Get the program details. Ask your questions. Then make the decision that is right for your family.
No pressure. Start with the information you need.
