10 Reasons Control Jiu-Jitsu Is the Best Thing You Can Do for Your Child’s Confidence
Give your child the confidence to stand up for themselves, the discipline to finish what they start, and a place they’ll look forward to every week. Kids jiu-jitsu in Melbourne, Florida, led by a 5th-degree black belt.
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Our Little Monsters · Ages 3–5
- 12Coaches on the team
- 8Black belts across jiu-jitsu & judo
- 5th DegreeBlack belt head instructor
- Ages 3+Starting with Little Monsters
A Kid Who’s Confident, Disciplined, and Can’t Wait for Class
Picture your child walking onto the mat unsure, and walking off standing a little taller. Over weeks and months, jiu-jitsu turns “I can’t” into “watch this.” Control Jiu-Jitsu’s kids program uses the real skills of Brazilian jiu-jitsu to build confidence, discipline, fitness and respect, taught by black belt coaches.
Right now, new students can try a class free.
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Control, Not Aggression
Jiu-jitsu is the martial art of control. It’s about movement, balance and technique, not hitting. A child learns to stay calm under pressure, solve problems with their body and their head, and use skill instead of anger.
That’s why our name is our promise: we teach kids to be in control of themselves first.
Progress They Can Feel, Belt by Belt
Jiu-jitsu rewards showing up. Students earn rank one belt at a time, so confidence comes from real, visible progress. Along the way they build fitness, focus and respect for their coaches and training partners.
Confident kids carry themselves differently, and that shows up well beyond the mat.
Book a Free Trial ClassWhat Your Child Builds
- Strength and coordination
- Focus and discipline
- Respect for coaches and training partners
- Confidence from earned progress
Led by a 5th-Degree Black Belt
Control Jiu-Jitsu is led by Wade Rome, Head Instructor and 5th-degree black belt, with a coaching team of 12, including 8 black belts across jiu-jitsu and judo.
Wade sets the standard for the whole academy, and coaches like Isaac Reed, who has trained under him for his entire jiu-jitsu career, carry it into the kids’ classes.
Your Coaching Team
- Wade Rome: 5th-degree black belt, head instructor
- Leo Itaborahy: 3rd-degree black belt
- Isaac Reed: judo black belt, jiu-jitsu brown belt
- 12 coaches across jiu-jitsu, judo, MMA, boxing and fitness
Little Monsters: Jiu-Jitsu for Ages 3 to 5
Our Little Monsters class is built for 3 to 5 year olds, the first step on the mat for our youngest students. Older kids train in our Kids Martial Arts program, and homeschool families have a daytime class of their own.
Brand new to martial arts? Start with an intro consultation and we’ll help you find the right first class.
Find the Right ClassKids Programs
- Little Monsters: ages 3 to 5
- Kids Martial Arts
- Homeschool Jiu-Jitsu: daytime
Call (321) 220-7777 for current class times.
Taught by a Homeschool Kid Who Gets It
Our Homeschool Jiu-Jitsu class meets during the school day: Move. Learn. Play. It’s taught by Isaac Reed, who was homeschooled himself. Isaac started judo at 8, has held his judo black belt for 7 years, and is now a jiu-jitsu brown belt, one step from black. He understands the homeschool mindset.
Every class is a process of discovery, and Isaac teaches the kids the same way he was taught. He’s joined by Carissa Reed and Jordan Gaylor, a jiu-jitsu purple belt. Originally from Michigan, Isaac has trained under Wade Rome for his entire jiu-jitsu career.
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Your Homeschool Teachers
- Isaac Reed: judo black belt (7 years), jiu-jitsu brown belt
- Carissa Reed: homeschool class instructor
- Jordan Gaylor: jiu-jitsu purple belt
- Isaac started judo at 8 and was homeschooled himself
One Academy With Room to Grow
Control Jiu-Jitsu trains jiu-jitsu, judo, MMA, boxing and group fitness under one roof, with programs for kids, homeschool families, women and adults. Your child starts with jiu-jitsu, and there’s plenty more to explore as your family’s interests grow.
Explore Our ProgramsPrograms at Control
- Kids Martial Arts
- Homeschool Jiu-Jitsu
- Jiu-Jitsu and Women’s Jiu-Jitsu
- Judo, MMA and Boxing
- Group Fitness
Not Sure Where to Begin? Start With a Conversation
An introductory consultation is the best way to talk through your child’s experience, your goals and the right first class. Bring your questions, meet the coaches in person and see the academy before you decide.
No pressure, no guessing: just a real conversation with the people who’ll coach your child.
Your First Visit
- Tell us about your child and your goals
- Meet the coaches in person
- See the academy
- Try a class and find the right fit
A Place the Whole Family Can Train
Parents can train too. Alongside the kids’ programs, Control Jiu-Jitsu offers jiu-jitsu for adults, women’s jiu-jitsu, MMA, boxing and group fitness, so everyone in the family can find a place on the mat.
Ask us how to plan a schedule that works for your whole family.
Plan Your Family’s ScheduleSomething for Everyone
- Kids and homeschool classes
- Jiu-jitsu for adults
- Women’s jiu-jitsu
- Group fitness, boxing and MMA
Try a Class Free: See It for Yourself
You don’t have to take our word for it. Bring your child in for a free trial class, meet the coaches, see the facility, and watch how your child responds. Then decide.
We’ll also talk through your goals and place your child in the class that fits best.
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Claim Your Child’s Free Trial Class
Confidence, discipline and fitness, taught by black belts in a welcoming Melbourne academy. Here’s what happens when you sign up:
- Free trial class for your childTry the real thing, in the class that fits their age.Free
- Intro consultation with our coaching teamTalk goals, experience and the best first class.Free
- Tour of the academySee where your child will train, and meet the people.Free
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Takes 30 seconds. We’ll reach out to schedule your child’s class.
Why Control Jiu-Jitsu Kids?
Built for kids and for the parents who drive them.
| Feature | Control Jiu-Jitsu Kids | Typical rec-league sport |
|---|---|---|
| Led by a 5th-degree black belt with a team of 12 coaches | ✓ | ✕ |
| Every child trains every class, with no bench | ✓ | ✕ |
| Classes starting at age 3 (Little Monsters) | ✓ | ✕ |
| Daytime class for homeschool families | ✓ | ✕ |
| Parents can train at the same academy | ✓ | ✕ |
| Judo, MMA and boxing under the same roof | ✓ | ✕ |
Give Your Child Confidence That Goes Where They Go
Ten reasons, one free class. Come see the academy for yourself.
Claim the Free Trial ClassFrequently Asked Questions
What ages do you teach?
Our Little Monsters class is for 3 to 5 year olds. We also run Kids Martial Arts and a Homeschool Jiu-Jitsu class for older kids. Tell us your child’s age when we call and we’ll place them in the right class.
Does my child need any experience?
No. Start with an intro consultation and we’ll talk through your child’s experience, your goals and the right first class.
What happens at the free trial class?
Your child tries a class that fits their age, and you meet our coaches, see the academy and talk through your goals in an intro consultation. There’s no obligation to enroll.
Is jiu-jitsu safe for kids?
Jiu-jitsu is a contact sport, so we take safety seriously. Kids train in a supervised, clean facility with coaches who emphasize control, technique and respect for training partners. Ask us about our class rules and what to expect when you book.
Do you offer classes for homeschool families?
Yes. Our Homeschool Jiu-Jitsu class meets during the school day. It’s taught by Isaac Reed, a judo black belt and jiu-jitsu brown belt who was homeschooled himself, along with Carissa Reed and Jordan Gaylor, a purple belt. Call us for current class times.
What should my child wear?
Comfortable athletic clothes are fine for a first visit. We’ll go over uniform details with you when you book.
How much does it cost?
Your free trial class and intro consultation cost nothing. We’ll walk through membership options and answer pricing questions during your visit so you can choose what fits your family.
Where are you located?
2447 N Wickham Rd, Suite 112, Melbourne, Florida 32935. Call (321) 220-7777.