Ages 3 to 5
Toddlers (Minis)
A 30-minute class on Thursdays, 5:00 to 5:30 pm, built around movement, balance and listening.
Coach: Davina Rangoo, black belt
$75 a month
Kids BJJ, ages 3 to 12
Kids martial arts in Orangeville
Brazilian Jiu Jitsu for toddlers 3 to 5, kids 5 to 8 and youth 8 to 12. Kids build confidence, focus and fitness, and earn stripes and belts as they improve.
Kids classes are full right now. Tell us your child's name and age, and we will tell you which class has room or add them to the waitlist.
Three age groups
A class for every age
Classes mix fundamentals, drills and games, with supervised sparring as kids are ready. Kids earn stripes and belts as they improve.
Ages 5 to 8
Kids
45-minute gi classes on weekends: Saturday at 10:00 and 11:00 am, and Sunday at 11:00 am. Each child joins one class group (A, B or C) so coaches can track their progress.
Coaches: Shawn Cox, black belt, and Jake Kearns
$100 a month
Ages 8 to 12
Youth
One-hour gi classes on weekday evenings: Monday and Wednesday at 5:00 and 6:00 pm, and Tuesday and Thursday at 6:00 pm. Each child joins one class group (A, B or C).
Coaches: Shawn Cox, Bryan Cronk and Caleb Chopin
$125 a month
Ages 8 to 12, invite only
Youth competition
Sundays, 10 to 11 am, for youth who want to focus on competing. Students come from our regular kids classes, approved by the head instructor of their class.
Coach: Shaun Rangoo, black belt
By invitation
Class times
Kids class times
We are only open during class times, at 75 First Street.
Thursday
5:00–5:30 pm
Toddlers BJJ (Minis)Ages 3–5
Minis
Mon and Wed
5:00–6:00 pm
Youth A BJJAges 8–12
Gi
Mon and Wed
6:00–7:00 pm
Youth C BJJAges 8–12
Gi
Tue and Thu
6:00–7:00 pm
Youth B BJJAges 8–12
Gi
Saturday
10:00–10:45 am
Kids C BJJAges 5–8
Gi
Saturday
11:00–11:45 am
Kids A BJJAges 5–8
Gi
Sunday
11:00–11:45 am
Kids B BJJAges 5–8
Gi
Sunday
10:00–11:00 am
Youth competition BJJAges 8–12, invite only
Gi
Kids classes are full right now. Email [email protected] with your child's name and age, and we will tell you which class has room or add them to the waitlist.
Your coaches
Meet the kids coaches
Black belts Shawn Cox and Jake Smith lead our kids and youth programs, with black belt Davina Rangoo working with our youngest students. Tap a coach to read their story.
Jake SmithHead instructor2nd degree black belt, BJJ and Judo
Shawn CoxHead coach, kids and youthBlack belt, BJJ
Davina RangooHead coach, Minis and women's programBlack belt, BJJ
Shaun RangooHead coachBlack belt, BJJ and Judo
Bryan CronkHead coach, youth programBrown belt, BJJ
Caleb ChopinHead coach, youth programPurple belt, BJJ. Blue belt, Judo
Jake KearnsHead coach, kids programPurple belt, BJJ
Rick FronteAssistant coach, kids and adultsBrown belt, BJJ. Black belt, Judo
Safe, qualified coaches
Your safety comes first
Police checked
Every coach has a police vulnerable sector check.
Trained to coach
Every coach teaches using the NCCP (National Coaching Certification Program) framework.
Certified black belts
Our BJJ black belts are IBJJF certified, and our Judo black belts are certified through Judo Canada.
Price
Kids prices
Toddlers (Minis)$75 a month
Ages 3 to 5. 30-minute class.
Pay up front: 6 months $430 · 1 year $810
Thu 5–5:30 pm
Kids$100 a month
Ages 5 to 8. 45-minute class, one a week.
Pay up front: 6 months $550 · 1 year $1,050
Group A Sat 11 am · Group B Sun 11 am · Group C Sat 10 am
Youth$125 a month
Ages 8 to 12. One-hour classes, twice a week.
Pay up front: 6 months $700 · 1 year $1,350
Group A Mon and Wed 5 pm · Group B Tue and Thu 6 pm · Group C Mon and Wed 6 pm
Monthly price on a 12-month plan, plus HST. Additional family members get 15% off (equal or lesser value). The first class is free.
Reviews
What parents say
“Five stars, easily. My 9 year old started about a month ago and we could not be happier. He is high energy and can be a handful, but the coaches have been incredible with him. So patient, positive, and great at keeping him focused and having fun. Clean facility, friendly and welcoming class, and coaches who clearly care about the kids.”
“We enrolled our daughter in the kids program back in 2024 when she was just five years old and the growth we've seen in her has been incredible. She's more confident, focused, and resilient both on and off the mats. Orangeville BJJ isn't just a gym, it's a community that builds better kids.”
“I started taking my son (3yo) here a few months ago to the Thursday night minis class (3-5 year olds) and I couldn't be happier. Coach Davina and everyone who helps out with the class is so amazing - their patience with a bunch of (mostly) rowdy boys is unmatched.”
Questions
Questions from parents
Yes. Every coach has a police vulnerable sector check and is trained to coach using the NCCP framework. Kids learn control and technique first, and sparring is always supervised and only once they're ready.
From age 3. Toddlers (3 to 5) have a 30-minute class on Thursdays, kids 5 to 8 train on weekends, and youth 8 to 12 train on weekday evenings. Teens 13 and up join our teens and adult classes.
Our kids programs are led by black belts Shawn Cox, Jake Smith (2nd degree black belt in BJJ and Judo, NCCP Level 3 coach) and Davina Rangoo, with brown belt Bryan Cronk and purple belts Caleb Chopin and Jake Kearns.
The first class is free and no experience is needed. Arrive about 15 minutes early in comfortable athletic clothes. A coach will meet your child, then they join kids their own age for a warm-up, fun games and a few basic moves, at their own pace.
A gi, which you can buy at the academy. Additional family members get 15% off.
Yes. Kids earn stripes and new belts as they learn, so they can see their own progress. Every class they practise staying calm under pressure, working with a partner and trying again after a mistake. Those habits carry over to school and home.
We teach self-defence, not fighting. Kids learn to stay calm, use their words, escape holds and get back to their feet safely. Knowing they can keep themselves safe helps them walk away and tell an adult, instead of feeling helpless or striking back.
Still have a question? Email [email protected] or call 416-830-6503.
Get your child on the mats
Email us your child's name and age, and we'll tell you which class has room.