Real technique
Positions, escapes, movement, and controlled partner practice. No watered-down drills and no pressure to perform toughness.
Teen Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu · Ages 13-17
Own your space. Earn your confidence.
Teen Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu ages 13–17 is available in Dripping Springs. Discuss program fit, schedule, and capacity with Joao before making plans.
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Joao personally calls to discuss fit and arrange a free studio visit or trial class. Joining the list does not book a class or commit your family to enrollment.
13-17Teen cohort
Composure. Control. Community.Focused partner practice for ages 13–17.
Discuss your starting pointShare your interest and discuss availability with Joao.
Teen-specific cohortAges 13-17, with a pace and tone built for teenagers.
25+ years coachingTechnique, boundaries, control, and age-aware instruction.
Why a dedicated teen class
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Teenagers do not need a louder kids class.
They need challenge that feels real, coaching that respects their independence, and a peer group where progress means something. Talk with Joao about the right starting point for your teenager.
The right peers
A focused 13-17 cohort gives teenagers room to train with people facing a similar stage of school, responsibility, and growth.
Progress they own
Effort becomes visible through skills learned, decisions improved, and the ability to reset after something does not work.
Purposeful pressure
Pressure is already part of teenage life. Training gives it a job.
Decide. Adjust. Try again.
The mat creates a structured place to make a decision, meet resistance, reset after a mistake, and try again. Those are useful repetitions. They are not promises or slogans. They are part of learning real Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu.
What they practice on the mat
01 / COMPOSURE
02 / BOUNDARIES
03 / ACCOUNTABILITY
04 / MOVEMENT
05 / PROBLEM-SOLVING
06 / BELONGING
Strong without the posturing.
The goal is not aggression. It is capable movement, clear decisions, safe boundaries, and the confidence that comes from doing difficult work with control.
Stay present under pressure
Pause, breathe, assess the position, and choose the next useful action instead of reacting blindly.
Use strength with control
Learn where force belongs, when to stop, how to tap, and why a safe training partner matters.
Own the rep
Technique gives honest feedback. Students can learn to review what happened without blame or embarrassment.
Build physical confidence
Develop balance, coordination, mobility, and conditioning through a skill that has a clear purpose.
Find another route
When the first move is blocked, students practice adjusting angle, timing, leverage, or sequence.
Train with a team
Share difficult work with peers, help partners improve, and contribute to a room built on respect rather than hype.
The class rhythm
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Every round has a reason.
Class length, days, and capacity need discussion with Joao. The teaching sequence will stay direct, active, and age-appropriate.
Connect and warm up
Get moving, check in, and prepare to train.
Learn a real position
Clear instruction with a reason behind each detail.
Drill with purpose
Repeat the movement with useful partner feedback.
Add decisions
Introduce resistance, timing, and another route.
Review progress
Name what worked, reset, and leave with a next step.
Weekly calendar
Talk with Joao about teen availability.
The teen program does not have a published class time yet. The calendar opens on the Teen 13-17 view for Dripping Springs. Use the filters to see current academy schedules while you discuss teen availability with Joao.
Why the calendar is not showing a teen time: Teen BJJ is available, but schedule and capacity need discussion with Joao. Add your preferred days and times to the interest list below.
Dripping Springs
120 Frog Pond Lane, Suite 200
Dripping Springs, TX 78620
Discuss teen program fit and availability with Joao.
Get directionsAustin
Inside Castle Hill Fitness
1112 N Lamar Blvd
Austin, TX 78703
Prefer Austin? Tell us in the interest form.
Get directions★★★★★
“I brought my teenage boys to Joao for self-defense, discipline, and confidence. They're very different boys and Joao adjusted his teaching on the fly to maximize results. I highly recommend private classes.”
Parent and teen questions
Know what you are joining.
Is the Teen 13-17 class live now?
Teen BJJ is available. Details, schedule, and capacity need discussion with Joao. Share your interest so he can personally call to discuss fit; the form does not book a class.
Why separate teenagers from younger kids?
Teenagers need a different tone, peer group, pace, and level of responsibility. Discuss how the teen program fits your student's age and experience with Joao.
Can a complete beginner join?
The teen program is designed to welcome both beginners and teens with prior experience. Students will learn safety, tapping, partner expectations, and core positions before pressure increases.
Does joining the interest list commit us to enrollment?
No. The list helps Joao understand demand, ages, location preference, and workable times. Your family can review the confirmed schedule before making any decision.
How do we find a class time?
Share the days and times that work for your family. Joao will discuss the current schedule and capacity with you before you make plans.
What if we prefer Austin?
Select Austin or Either location in the form so Joao knows your preference. This does not confirm a teen class or place in Austin; discuss location options with him directly.
Teen cohort interest list
Find a starting point that fits your teen.
Tell us the student's age, preferred location, and realistic availability. Joao will personally call to discuss fit, current details, schedule, and capacity.
No enrollment commitment or automatic booking. Joao personally calls to discuss fit, schedule, capacity, and a free studio visit or trial class.