Some days the win is that they stood on their spot. That still counts.
Cubs Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu for Ages 4-5 in Carrollton, TX
Jiu-jitsu in Carrollton for ages 4 and 5. Listening, coordination, and the first wins your child carries home.
Is Cubs the right fit?
- Age Range
- Ages 4 to 5. Built for very young kids new to structured activity.
- Experience Level
- Total beginner. No background required.
- Students Who Thrive
- Kids who need to burn energy, learn to listen, and follow simple directions.
- Problems It Solves
- Short attention span, shyness, trouble in group settings.
A Strong Start for Ages 4 and 5
Cubs at Machado Method in Carrollton is built for the youngest students, ages 4 and 5. Short, focused classes use games and simple drills to grow coordination, listening, and the confidence to try new things, on the mat and at home.
Every class runs on the same fundamentals Carlos Machado has taught for thirty years, scaled to a four-year-old. Kids learn to move, to listen, and to feel capable, and parents see the difference in how their child shows up at home.
Class times, and how to book your first one.
Current class times for this program are listed on the full weekly schedule.
30 min
Book your free intro class below, or see all programs by age.
What you walk away with.
Listening That Travels Home
Parents see the change first at home: better listening, more patience, and pride in something earned. The mat work shows up at the dinner table.
First-Day Confidence
Every class is built so a shy four-year-old can win in the first five minutes. Stand on a spot, listen to one direction, try one drill. The wins stack from there.
Pure Jiu-Jitsu From Day One
Cubs is grappling-based from day one: movement, control, and the calm confidence that comes from learning to handle your own body.
Built around how kids actually develop.
Every kids program keys in on the four stages of childhood development: Physical, Intellectual, Emotional, and Social. We call it PIES. It is how we structure classes, design drills, and build the relationships that turn a shy four-year-old into a confident kid who walks into school with a quiet sense of who they are.
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P Physical
Coordination, strength, control of the body.
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I Intellectual
Focus, problem-solving, learning how to learn.
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E Emotional
Confidence, self-regulation, handling setbacks.
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S Social
Respect, teamwork, friendship across ages.
Ready to put a Cubs class on the calendar?
Your first class is free. No experience required. No long-term contract.
What to Bring on Day One.
- 01 Comfortable athletic clothes (shorts or leggings with a t-shirt). Class is barefoot on the mat.
- 02 A water bottle with your child's name on it.
- 03 Arrive ten minutes early on day one so we can show you the academy and walk your child onto the mat.
Other ways into training at Machado Method in Carrollton, TX.
Already decided? Book your free intro class.
What DFW Families Are Saying
Carlos Machado has taught in the Dallas-Fort Worth area for 30 years. The kindest reviews come from the families who have been on his mat the longest.
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Common questions about Cubs in Carrollton, TX.
My child is shy. Will they be okay in Cubs?
Yes. Shy is the most common starting point at this age. We keep first-day expectations small on purpose: stand on a spot, listen to one instruction at a time, try one drill. The confidence builds from there, and parents usually see the change at home before they see it in class.
Is jiu-jitsu safe for a 4 year old?
Jiu-jitsu has one of the lowest injury rates of any martial art. Cubs classes are built around movement, games, and control, with constant supervision.
Where can my 4 year old start jiu-jitsu in Carrollton?
Right here. The Cubs program at our Carrollton academy is built specifically for ages 4 and 5. Classes are short on purpose and structure stays kid-sized. Book a free intro class to see it in action.
How long is each class?
Cubs classes run about 30 minutes, the right amount of time to stretch attention without breaking it for this age group. Call or text us for current class times.
Does my child need a gi on day one?
No. Athletic clothes are fine for the first class. When you decide to continue, the front desk will walk you through gi sizing.
Book Your Free Cubs Class
Try a real Cubs class before you commit. Pick a time on the calendar, show up, train, decide from there.
Free intro class · No experience required · No long-term contract · Walk-ins welcome