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Your role in your child's grappling journey.
Parent Commitments
What GJJ expects from parents, in one place. The standards that make our program work for every family.
It's Just a Game
Why treating grappling as a fun game is the single most important thing you can do for your child's development, and why sideline coaching hurts more than it helps.
Your Role at the Gym
What to do when your child is struggling, what actually matters to watch for, and how grappling should and shouldn't show up at home.
Working with Us
How to communicate with the gym when something concerns you, including the right channel and why it matters.
How We Handle Behavior
What you'll see coaches do when kids need redirection, and why it looks the way it does.
Competition
GJJ's approach to youth competition: when it's right, what to expect, and how to be the parent your child needs at a tournament.
Progress and Promotions
What progress actually means at GJJ, how promotions work, and what to do when your kid wants to quit.
Hygiene for Kids
What you need to do before and after every class, and why it matters for everyone on the mats.
Skin Checks, Lice, and Mat Hygiene for Kids
The quick checks that keep every kid on the mats healthy, and exactly what to do when something shows up.
When Your Kid Doesn't Want to Go
Ambivalence is a normal part of the first months. How to tell a rough patch from a real mismatch, and what helps.