Teens Jiu-Jitsu Classes in New Westminster
Build Confidence, Control, Discipline & Real Self-Defence Through Grappling
Help your teen build confidence, control, discipline, and practical self-defence skills through structured ground and grappling training. Our teen-friendly Jiu-Jitsu program blends wrestling, positional control, and Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu fundamentals in a safe, challenging, and supportive environment.
A Strong Martial Arts Option for Teens
Teen Jiu-Jitsu is ideal for students who want something practical, challenging, and skill-based. It helps teens learn how to stay calm under pressure, move with control, solve physical problems, and build real self-defence ability without relying on size or aggression alone. Modern Warrior’s live program language already emphasizes leverage, control, and integrated grappling across multiple disciplines, which makes this a strong fit for teenagers who want more than a basic fitness class.
Confidence Through Skill
Teens build belief in themselves as they learn how to control positions, escape pressure, and improve week by week.
Control Under Pressure
Jiu-jitsu teaches students how to think clearly, stay composed, and make better decisions in stressful situations.
Real Self-Defence Foundations
Training focuses on leverage, awareness, and control, not just athleticism or brute strength.
See What a Teens Class Looks Like
This short clip shows the real pace, energy, and coaching style of a youth martial arts class at Modern Warrior. Students work through drills, practise with partners, and build skills in a structured, supportive environment.
Every session is designed to keep students engaged while teaching movement, control, and confidence through hands-on learning.
- Structured warm-ups and movement drills
- Partner-based grappling with close supervision
- Positive coaching focused on effort and progress
- A safe, encouraging atmosphere for all levels
Why Teens Choose Jiu-Jitsu & Grappling
Real Control
Teens learn takedowns, positional control, escapes, and how to manage close-range situations with technique.
Problem-Solving
Every round is a physical puzzle. Students learn how to adapt, stay patient, and make smart decisions in motion.
Confidence
Progress in grappling often creates visible confidence because teens can feel their skills improving in real time.
Discipline
Regular training reinforces consistency, respect, focus, and accountability.
Self-Defence
Ground and grappling skills teach control and awareness in a way that feels highly practical and relevant.
Athletic Development
Classes improve balance, coordination, strength, mobility, and overall body awareness.
What Teens Learn in Class
Modern Warrior’s Ground & Grappling approach combines key elements from Judo, Wrestling, and Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu into one integrated system. That makes the program a strong fit for teens who want a practical, complete grappling foundation rather than a narrow or repetitive class format.
Movement & Warm-Up
Classes start with movement drills, mobility, and athletic preparation to improve coordination and get students ready to train.
Takedowns & Entries
Teens learn how to close distance, control balance, and bring an opponent to the ground safely and effectively.
Positional Control
Students develop awareness of top and bottom positions, pressure, posture, and control on the mat.
Escapes & Defence
Training includes how to stay calm, protect yourself, and work out of difficult positions with technique.
Grappling Application
Partner drills and live training help students apply what they learn in a structured, supervised way.
Progression & Belting
The broader Ground & Grappling system gives teens a clearer sense of progression, helping them see what steady improvement looks like over time.
A Great Fit for Beginners, Athletes, and Teens Who Want Real Skills
This class is a strong fit for teens who want practical training, a better outlet for energy, and a martial art that feels both physical and strategic. It is also a smart next step for students coming from wrestling, beginners who want a serious but supportive environment, and teens who want a class that develops both confidence and resilience.
Beginners Welcome
No previous grappling or martial arts experience is needed.
Good for Teen Athletes
A strong complement to other sports because it develops body control, balance, and toughness.
Great for Strategic Thinkers
Ideal for teens who enjoy problem-solving and skill progression.
Helpful for Confidence
Training teaches students how to stay composed and capable under pressure.
Safe, Structured, and Teen-Appropriate Coaching
For teens, the right grappling program should feel challenging without feeling reckless. The strongest public message from Cody’s bio and the current Jiu-Jitsu pages is that he emphasizes control, safety, and practical self-defence without unnecessary harm. That is exactly the language to lead with here. It reassures parents while still sounding credible to teens.
- Close supervision during drills and live training
- Emphasis on control before intensity
- Clear coaching around safety and respect
- Practical technique taught step by step
- Supportive environment for steady progress
Teen Jiu-Jitsu Schedule
Start with a Free Intro Class
Modern Warrior’s pricing page offers a free introductory class, which should be the primary CTA here. Teen programs convert better when both the parent and the student can see the room, meet the coach, and understand the training atmosphere before committing.
Membership Options
Because the Kids Classes membership is specifically described as including Kids Karate and Kids Jiu-Jitsu & Grappling, this teen page is positioned under the standard membership options rather than the kids plan.
Meet Coach Cody
Teen Jiu-Jitsu at Modern Warrior is led by Cody Osborn, whose public instructor bio positions him as the academy’s Ground & Grappling coach. Cody has experience in freestyle and collegiate-style wrestling as well as Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, has been actively grappling for 12 years, and wrestled varsity for the University of Alberta and Simon Fraser University.
Cody’s coaching philosophy is one of the strongest reasons this page should exist. His bio emphasizes grappling as a tool for self-defence, control, and managing threats without harming anyone in the process. That message is especially strong for teens because it combines real skill with maturity and responsibility.
- 12 years of grappling experience
- Background in wrestling and Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu
- Varsity wrestling at University of Alberta and Simon Fraser University
- Focus on control, safety, and practical self-defence
Why Modern Warrior’s Teen Grappling Path Is Different
The newer Ground & Grappling positioning gives this page a strong angle: this is not just a generic class. It is a more complete grappling path that brings together Judo, Wrestling, and Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu. For teens, that is a powerful value proposition because it promises practical skill, athletic development, and clearer long-term progression.
- Three grappling disciplines in one system
- Beginner-friendly but still challenging
- Useful for self-defence, confidence, and athletic development
- Designed for real skill progression, not random drop-in training
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A next-step pathway for older students and more advanced grapplers who want to continue training.
Explore Adult Jiu-JitsuWrestling
A strong option for teens who want more takedown work, mat control, and competitive grappling foundations.
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For younger siblings or families exploring the youth grappling path at Modern Warrior.
Explore Kids Jiu-JitsuTeens Jiu-Jitsu FAQ
The live schedule currently labels this offer as Ground & Grappling Jiu-Jitsu (Beginner & Teen Friendly), so there is already a public basis for a dedicated teen-focused landing page.
No. The current class positioning is beginner-friendly, so new students should be able to start and progress step by step.
Students work on takedowns, control, positional awareness, escapes, and grappling-based self-defence, drawing from Judo, Wrestling, and Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu.
It can be very safe when classes are coached with control, supervision, and a strong safety culture. Coach Cody’s public bio specifically emphasizes control and self-defence without unnecessary harm.
Two classes per week is a strong starting point for consistency, which also lines up well with the current Train Twice a Week membership option.
Use the free intro class offer to visit, meet the coach, and see if the class is the right fit. You can also review the current schedule and membership options before booking.
Ready to Get Your Teen Started?
Give your teen a place to build confidence, control, resilience, and real self-defence skills. Book a free intro class and see whether Teen Jiu-Jitsu at Modern Warrior is the right fit.