Earn your confidence on the mat
Jiu-jitsu, wrestling and kickboxing for kids, coached at your kid's pace by a team led by a UFC veteran. They learn to move, listen, handle pressure and show respect. Try 10 days for $10 and see if it clicks.
Mayhem Kids on the mat, in class and at tournaments.
Every class starts here
- We listen.Eyes on the coach, hands to ourselves.
- We try.Effort counts more than getting it right the first time.
- We show respect.Partners, coaches, parents and the mat.
- We have fun.If they're not smiling, we're doing it wrong.
The whole class calls it out before the first drill, and it's the only discipline language we use. At the end of every class, a coach picks one kid who lived the Code during training.
Every kid walks in different
We coach the kid in front of us. Here's who usually shows up on day one.
The quiet one
Shy, hangs back, needs a win. We start with drills they can succeed at fast and build from there.
The high-energy one
Bouncing off the walls. Structure, clear rules and a place to burn it off the right way.
The one getting picked on
Learns to stay calm, get out of bad spots and set a boundary without starting a fight.
The athlete
Balance, grip, body control and grit that carry straight into football, soccer and wrestling season.
What we don't do
- No hard sparring. Kickboxing contact is light, controlled and supervised.
- No deep end. Contact is scaled to each kid's age, size and comfort.
- No tough-guy culture. Respect for partners and coaches isn't optional.
Three arts, one class
Kids train the same Mayhem Fighting System our adults do, taught at their level.
Jiu-jitsu
Escapes, holds and control on the ground, with no strikes. The most useful self-defense a kid can learn.
Wrestling
Stance, balance and takedowns. Builds strength, coordination and grit fast.
Kickboxing
Footwork and technique on pads and bags first. Sparring is light-contact and supervised.
Every kid is different. Coaches dial contact up or down for each one, and nobody gets pushed past what they're ready for.
Same shape, every class
Kids know what's coming, so they settle in fast. Water breaks are built in between blocks.
- Line up & the CodeLine up, stretch and call out the Mayhem Code.
- Warm-upMovement drills that build the basics.
- WorkoutA few minutes of conditioning. Expect sweat.
- TechniqueThe day's technique, taught step by step and practiced with a partner.
- Live applicationPutting it to work, sometimes as a game, sometimes as controlled sparring.
- Reward gameThe part they'll tell you about in the car.
- Huddle & shout-outOne kid is recognized for living the Code during training.
How they level up
Kids earn stripes and belts as they progress, and Nate, the same coach who runs our fight team, signs off on every promotion. Our in-house Mayhem Invitationals are where he does much of that assessing, so they're a big part of how kids level up, and a safe first taste of competition. We train no-gi, so belts mark progress rather than being worn in class.
Meet the coaches
Coach Nate
UFC veteran with 15+ years in the sport and a brown belt in jiu-jitsu. Nate leads the Mayhem Fight Team and promotes every Mayhem Kids belt, so your kid learns the same system from the same coach.
Coach Josh
15 years in combat sports with amateur titles in multiple organizations. Josh coaches Mayhem Kids every week and is a go-to for any question about your kid's progress.
Coach Andrew
Blue belt in jiu-jitsu with 5+ years on the mat. Andrew coaches Mayhem Kids alongside Nate and Josh and helps new kids find their footing from day one.
Try it before you commit
- Come to any kids class for 10 days
- Loaner gear to start, nothing to buy
- Meet the coaches and see if it clicks
- Kids classes, ages 6–11, Tue & Thu at 4:30 PM
- Month-to-month, or save with a prepaid plan
- Book and track classes in the Mayhem app
What we recommend
- Athletic clothes they can move inShorts or leggings and a T-shirt work great.
- A water bottleWater breaks are built into every class.
- Arriving a few minutes earlySo a coach can meet your kid before class starts.
- Trimmed nails, no jewelryKeeps every partner safe.
- No gear needed to startWe have loaners. Gloves and a mouth guard can come later.
What parents ask us
Will my kid get hurt?
Any sport has bumps, and martial arts is no different. We keep the risk low with partners matched by size, light-contact striking, close supervision and coaches who read each kid.
Isn't MMA too violent for kids?
Kids class is mostly grappling and technique, not fighting. The goal is a kid who stays calm under pressure and never needs to start a fight.
My kid has never done a sport. Is that okay?
Yes. No experience is needed. Most of our kids started from zero.
How does 10 days for $10 work?
Pay $10 and come to kids classes for 10 days. If it clicks, Mayhem Kids is $60 a month, or less with a 6- or 12-month plan.
Does my kid need gear?
Not to start. We have loaner gear. Down the road we recommend gloves and a mouth guard, plus an athletic cup for boys.
Is there a contract?
No. Memberships are month-to-month. If you'd rather lock in a lower rate, the 6- and 12-month prepaid plans save you one or two months.
Can I watch?
Yes. Parents are welcome to stay and watch.
What happens when they turn 12?
Around 12 they move into our main classes, which already have plenty of teens, so they're still training with kids their age. It's an easy step: same coaches, same system they've been learning since day one.
“The coaches are extremely patient with the younger kids.”
Ten days. Ten bucks. See if it clicks.
Bring your kid to a class. If it's not a fit, you're out $10 and you know. Rather talk first? Text us at 270-952-7311 and say “Mayhem Kids.”
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