YOUTH BJJ
Referral Promo: For each friend or sibling that you refer, receive 10% off your first month!
iNDIVIDUALIZED INSTRUCTION
At our academy, we recognize that every child is unique and has different abilities and learning styles. That's why our instructors take the time to understand each child's needs and meet them at their level for instruction. We provide personalized attention, ensuring that every child receives the guidance and support they need to excel in their Jiu Jitsu journey.
Life Skills for Success
As parents, we understand the importance of enrolling your child in activities that promote their overall growth. Our youth Jiu Jitsu program goes beyond martial arts by instilling valuable life skills in our students. Through our engaging and supportive environment, children learn essential skills such as discipline, self-confidence, teamwork, focus, and problem-solving. Join our program to give your child a head start building these attributes and empower them with the tools they need for future success.
YOUTH DEVELOPMENT
In our youth Jiu Jitsu program, we go beyond physical training and focus on holistic development. We incorporate the core values of Bushido: Justice, courage, respect, honesty, mercy, honor, and loyalty into our teachings. These values serve as the foundation for our students' character development, helping them grow into disciplined, respectful, and resilient individuals both on and off the mats.
YOUTH SCHEDULE
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Monday, Wednesday, Friday from 4 - 5 PM
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Monday, Wednesday, Friday from 5 - 6 PM
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Tuesday, Thursday, Friday from 5 - 6 PM
MEET OUR INSTRUCTORS
Brandon Pesante
Coach Brandon Pesante began training in late 2021 under David Branch, where he earned his blue belt in 2022. Brandon also trains Muay Thai. He believes in having a well-rounded martial arts experience. Coach Brandon currently heads our kids Jiu Jitsu program.
VICTOR FERNANDEZ
Coach Victor Fernandez started martial arts in 2007 as a wrestler. 10 years later, he graduated from Ursinus College as an NCAA Scholar All-American. He then spent 3 years managing 2 50-student after-school programs in NYC, as well as volunteering as an assistant coach for a high school wrestling program. He began training BJJ in 2022 under David Branch. He is passionate about using martial arts as a tool to help students reach their full potential, and is excited to bring his experience to the David Branch Academy!
Student safety is our number one priority. That’s what all of our youth instructors receive thorough training as well as a background check.
PARENT TESTIMONIAL:
“I’d like to take a minute to express how grateful I am to the entire staff at David Branch Jiu Jitsu. Thank you guys for opening your doors and your hearts to my son, Anthony. Since he started trying at your gym, he has truly made a tremendous 180 as a student and really just as a whole. He’s really started to believe in himself and he’s been showing us at home that he has the strength and abilities we’ve known he’s had all along. He’s on pace to be on the honor roll for the first time in a while. I could cry!! We’re here to finish high school on a high note!!”