Kids Activities in Takoma Park
Looking for kids activities in Takoma Park that actually wear them out — in a good way? At WDC BJJ, kids ages 4–12 get four: year-round martial arts classes, a summer day camp, birthday parties, and parents' night out events — all at 720 Erie Ave, all run by our own coaches. The first class is free.
Kids activities for every season
Most kids activities in Takoma Park are one-season wonders. Ours run all year: weekly classes during the school year, a five-week summer day camp, and parties and parents' nights out whenever your family needs them — all under one roof, with the same coaches your child already knows.
Kids BJJ Classes
Our core kids activity: Brazilian jiu-jitsu classes grouped by age and size — Little Grapplers (4–6) and Kids Jiu-Jitsu (7–12). Weekday classes at 5:00 PM and Saturdays at 9:00 AM, teaching self-defense, discipline, and focus through structured, supervised training.
Kids Jiu-Jitsu in Takoma Park →BJJ Summer Day Camp
Five one-week day-camp sessions — June 21–25, July 5–9, July 19–23, August 2–6, and August 9–13, 2027 — from 8:30 AM to 4:00 PM, with aftercare to 6:00 PM. Jiu-jitsu every day, plus games and activities with our camp coaches.
Summer Camp in Takoma Park →Kids Birthday Parties
A birthday party on the mats: $375 for up to 10 children, 2 hours of games, obstacle courses, and jiu-jitsu fun led by our instructors — setup, cake, snacks, and party bags handled by us.
Kids Birthday Parties →Parents' Night Out
You get the evening; they get games, pizza, and a movie with our coaches. Parents' night out runs 6:00–9:00 PM and is $29 per child — a kids activity and a date night in one.
Parents' Night Out →Built for Takoma Park families
One home base
Every activity happens at 720 Erie Ave, Takoma Park, MD 20912 — our family-owned GFTeam academy, run since 2015. Kids enter through the yellow building.
Our own parking lot
Free parking in our own lot at the gym — park in the three spaces on the left or the spaces on the side, and keep the center of the driveway clear.
Nothing to buy first
Trial classes are free and loaner gis are available at the gym, so your child can try before you spend anything. Enrollment includes a free uniform.
Coaches who know kids
Classes are led by our own instructors in a kids-only room, grouped by age and size, with constant supervision — many of our coaches are parents too.
Your child's first class is free.
No experience needed, and no contracts or long-term commitment — just come try a real class. Enrollment includes a free uniform for kids, youth, and adults.
1. Send the free-trial request or call us.
2. We confirm the right class for your child's age and schedule.
3. Arrive 15 minutes early in athletic clothes.
4. Your child trains in a real group class — then you decide with zero pressure.
Everything you're wondering
Four kids activities, all at 720 Erie Ave in Takoma Park: year-round Brazilian jiu-jitsu classes for ages 4–12, a BJJ summer day camp (five one-week sessions in summer 2027), kids birthday parties led by our instructors, and parents' night out drop-off evenings.
Ages 4–12. Classes are grouped by age and size — Little Grapplers (4–6) and Kids Jiu-Jitsu (7–12) — and the summer camp, birthday parties, and parents' night out are all for ages 4–12. Teens 13–17 have their own dedicated program.
No experience at all. Most kids start with zero background. The first class is free, technique is taught in small steps, and loaner gis are available at the gym, so your child doesn't need any gear to try.
Yes — we have our own parking lot at the gym, with free parking at 720 Erie Ave, Takoma Park. Kids enter through the yellow building.
Birthday parties are $375 for up to 10 children and parents' night out is $29 per child. Summer camp pricing and dates are listed on the camp page. Class programs vary by how often your child trains and aren't published online — the first class is free, and we'll walk you through the options with no contracts or long-term commitment.