Kids · Ages 2 to 3
Tumblers: Toddler BJJ, Ages 2–3
Tumblers is a 30-minute class for two and three year olds at One Way Martial Arts in Alexandria, VA. Games built on Jiu-Jitsu movements teach balance, rolling and listening, and parents are welcome to watch from the side of the mat.
- 3 classes a week
- Ages 2–3
- 30-minute classes
- Free first class
Tumblers BJJ · Ages 2–3
Toddler BJJ that feels like play
When
Three classes a week
Mondays and Wednesdays at 4:30 PM and Saturdays at 9:30 AM, on Mat 1 at 5416 Eisenhower Ave, Alexandria, VA 22304, right off the Van Dorn Street Metro, with free parking.
Tumblers is off on federal holidays. Always check the class schedule for changes.
In class
What a Tumblers class looks like
The same simple routine every week, so little ones know what comes next. No sparring, no strikes, and nothing that looks like an adult class.
Movement games
Animal walks, crawling over and under soft obstacles and running to cones. To a toddler it is a game. To a coach it is the first step of Jiu-Jitsu: moving the hips and carrying their own weight.
Rolling and falling
Forward rolls and learning to land softly. Knowing how to fall safely is the most useful physical skill a child can learn at this age.
Simple partner games
Holding on, pushing a coach over and belt tug games. Short, playful contact that teaches kids to use their whole body.
Listening
Sit when the coach says sit, line up, wait your turn. Following a simple instruction from an adult who is not mom or dad is half of what Tumblers teaches.
What it builds
Skills for the mat and for life
- Balance and coordination that grow week by week.
- Falling safely on the mat, at the playground and everywhere else.
- Listening to a coach and following a simple instruction in a group.
- Being around other kids, taking turns and being gentle with a partner.
- A head start for Tots BJJ at age 4: children who start in Tumblers arrive comfortable on the mat and already know the coaches.
“The ratio of coaches to students on the mat is such that all the kiddos get very personalized attention and instruction.”
For parents
What to expect
- Some children join in right away and some watch first. Both are normal. Watching from the edge for a few weeks is part of how two and three year olds learn.
- Parents are welcome to watch. Stay close, off the mat, where your child can see you.
- A great week followed by a shy week is common at this age. Coming on the same days every week helps the most.
- For the first class, come in comfortable athletic clothes, and we lend you the gear you need. No shoes on the mat, bring a water bottle, and tie long hair back.
Bring your toddler for a free first class
No experience needed. Questions? Call (703) 951-4440 or get my free first class online.
Growing up at One Way
What comes next
Your coaches
Kids classes at One Way are taught by coaches Giovanna Amaral, Malachi Edmond (IBJJF European Champion and World Silver Medalist), Joshua Wong and Marcus Bluesteen, in the academy led by 4x IBJJF World Champion Mahamed Aly and BJJ black belt Patrick Almeida. Meet the coaches.
Tumblers FAQ
Answers to the questions parents of toddlers ask us most.
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Yes, in a class built for that age. Tumblers at One Way Martial Arts in Alexandria, VA is for ages 2 to 3 and uses movement games, rolling and listening drills instead of technique.
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30 minutes. Classes for toddlers are short on purpose, so the games end before attention runs out.
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Mondays and Wednesdays at 4:30 PM and Saturdays at 9:30 AM at 5416 Eisenhower Ave, Alexandria, VA 22304. Tumblers is off on federal holidays. Check the class schedule for changes.
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Yes. Parents are welcome to watch from the side of the mat.
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That is normal. Many children watch for the first few classes before they join. Coaches expect it, and there is no pressure.
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Comfortable athletic clothes. We lend you the gear you need for the first class. No shoes on the mat.
“My almost 5 year old is having the time of his life training at One Way. The coaches are patient and skilled. The ratio of coaches to students on the mat is such that all the kiddos get very personalized attention and instruction.”
Cecilia Baxter, Google review “…seeing my daughter’s confidence grow in the children’s jiu jitsu classes has been a joy to see and experience.”
Jaclyn, Google review “We have both our kids enrolled for over a year now.”
Pieter Van Horn, Google review
Get Your Toddler's Free First Class
No experience needed. Come in athletic clothes, and we lend you the gear you need. Parents are welcome to watch. Questions? Call (703) 951-4440.
Get my free first class Call (703) 951-4440Tumblers BJJ class schedule
3 classes a week at One Way Martial Arts. Free first class.
Monday
- Tumblers BJJAges 2–3
Wednesday
- Tumblers BJJAges 2–3
Saturday
- Tumblers BJJAges 2–3