Youth Programs
“AS A DEDICATED STUDENT OF THE MARTIAL ARTS, I WILL LIVE BY THE 7 PRINCIPLES OF THE FIFTY/50 BLACK BELT: HONESTY, MODESTY, INTEGRITY, STOICISM, RESPECT, PERSEVERANCE, & TEAMWORK.”
THE BLACK BELT CREED
Our Ethos
We are committed to providing the highest level of martial arts instruction for your child in an enjoyable and supportive environment. Integral to this effort is our desire to imbue the true values of martial arts into our students. For this reason, our youth students are expected to memorize and recite our Black Belt Creed at the beginning of every practice.
Jen Hall, a Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Black Belt and accomplished international competitor, started our youth program in 2010 and has continued to adjust and refine it over time as our program grew from 6 students in the beginning to over 100 today.
Under the guidance of our instructors your child will learn more than martial arts. They will learn balance, coordination, and fine-tune their motor skills in ways that will help them in any athletic discipline they may choose later in life. But that’s not all! Through the auspices of martial arts training, our instructors work diligently to reinforce the important life skills of confidence, discipline, dedication, hard work, teamwork, and respect. These learned work habits and skills are expected to transfer to success in the classroom and beyond.
FREE WEEK TRIAL. No strings. Let your child try it out and see why so many local families make Fifty/50 part of their week.
Mini 25/50
Pre-K & Kindergarten (3+)
Their very first taste of martial arts. Through games and play, little ones build the coordination, focus, and confidence that help with every sport — and every classroom — down the road. They'll also practice taking turns and following directions while burning off plenty of energy.
Must be 3+ and fully potty-trained.
When: Tue/Thu 4:30–5pm · Sat 10–10:30am
JuniorS
1st-6th Grade
A fun introduction to three grappling sports: Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, Judo, and Wrestling. No experience needed. Each class mixes movement games, a new technique, and friendly live practice. Along the way kids build coordination, confidence, and the kind of focus that carries straight over to school.
Offered every weekday, so it's easy to fit around your family's schedule.
When: Mon–Fri 5–5:55pm · Sat 10:30–11:30am
Youth Judo
1st - 12th grade
Learn to throw, off-balance, and control an opponent from the feet. Taught by David Terao, the #1-ranked U.S. judoka at 60kg — and open to everyone from a brand-new white belt to a young athlete chasing national titles.
High schoolers interested in Judo may also try our Adult Judo classes.
When: Tue 5–6pm · Sat 10:30–11:30am
Teens
7th — 12th grade
Three sports in one class: Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, Wrestling, and Judo. Each session includes a warm-up, a new skill, and the chance to try it against a partner who's really resisting. It's a great outlet, builds genuine confidence, and offers a path to competition for teens who want to push further.
Teens 14+ are also welcome to train in our adult classes.
When: Mon/Wed/Fri 4–5pm
Combat club
Invite only
A dedicated competition track for young athletes who show real drive — focus, grit, and consistency on the mats. Students follow a separate, performance-focused curriculum. Minimum rank required; competing is encouraged but not required.
When: Runs alongside the Junior & Teen programs
Your first 7 days are free.
Try Fifty/50 Martial Arts Academy for a full week — no experience needed, no credit card required. Just show up as you are and get started.
Start any day of the week · Open to all ages, youth and adults · Free for local DMV residents
Not local? Head to our Academy page to book an Open Mat or Visitor Pass.