Programs
Our program for both kids and adults is designed to ensure every student gains a strong understanding of Jiu Jitsu, along with essential skills.
The graduation system is built on class consistency, teamwork, and respect — values that form the foundation of everything we teach at Traktion. Find the best class for you and your family today.
Traktion Jiu Jitsu Academy proudly accepts Florida Step Up For Students scholarship funds as a payment option for eligible families.
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Parents may use their homeschool scholarship allowance to cover tuition for approved programs, including:
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FES-UA (Unique Abilities)
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FTC (Florida Tax Credit)
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FES-EO (Educational Options)
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PEP (Personalized Education Program)
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Kids Jiu Jitsu Programs
Programs
Little Traktion 3-5
Little Traktion is designed to introduce our youngest students to the world of Jiu Jitsu in a safe, playful, and engaging way. Through fun games, interactive drills, and beginner friendly movements, children start developing agility, flexibility, and coordination while building a strong foundation for future training. Our instructors create an encouraging environment where kids stay excited to learn, while also reinforcing important life lessons and values.
Curriculum Goals
- Build confidence and self-discipline from an early age
- Develop respect for instructors, peers, and the training space
- Enhance coordination, balance, and body awareness
- Foster social skills through teamwork and structured play
- Introduction to basic Jiu Jitsu techniques and movements
- Fun coordination and motor skill exercises
- Age appropriate games that reinforce balance and agility
- Simple lessons on respect, patience, and other core values
Kids 6-9
This program is designed to help students build a strong foundation in Jiu Jitsu. Classes combine beginner and fundamental techniques with coordination drills, interactive games, and the introduction of core concepts. The goal is to create a fun and engaging environment where kids develop both technical skills and important life values.
Curriculum Goals
- Learn self-discipline and build lasting confidence
- Improve agility, balance, and coordination
- Overview of key positions and situations in Jiu Jitsu
- Coordination-building drills and interactive games
- Anti-bullying lessons that empower kids in daily situations
- Specialized program to help kids with ADHD develop focus
Teens 10-13
This program is designed to strengthen your child’s Jiu Jitsu foundation while improving coordination, movement, and agility. Students learn all key positions and beginner techniques, with a gradual introduction to advanced concepts. Training challenges them physically and mentally, while reinforcing discipline, respect, and confidence.
Curriculum Goals
- Enhance movement, balance, and coordination
- Build self-discipline, focus, and confidence
- Foster respect for instructors, teammates, and peers
- Prepare for advanced Jiu Jitsu study and optional competition
- Instruction in fundamental and beginner techniques
- Overview of all major positions and real-life scenarios
- Introduction to advanced techniques and transitions
- Key concepts, strategies, and beginner/advanced No-Gi training
Homeschool
Our Homeschool Jiu Jitsu Program provides structured physical activity, social interaction, and life skills that go beyond the classroom.
Curriculum Goals
- Physical Education: Fitness, coordination, and movement missing from many homeschool curriculums.
- Social Growth: Friendships, teamwork, and peer connection in a positive environment.
- Life Skills: Discipline, respect, focus, and resilience on and off the mats.
- Confidence & Safety: Practical self-defense and mental toughness.
- Flexible Schedule: Daytime classes designed for homeschool routines.
- Traktion Jiu Jitsu Academy proudly accepts Florida Step Up For Students scholarship funds as a payment option for eligible families.
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Parents may use their homeschool scholarship allowance to cover tuition for approved programs, including:
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FES-UA (Unique Abilities)
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FTC (Florida Tax Credit)
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FES-EO (Educational Options)
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PEP (Personalized Education Program)
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Adults Gi and No Gi Jiu Jitsu Programs
Programs
Adult Beginners
Start your Jiu Jitsu journey the right way by mastering the fundamentals. Our World-Class Beginner Program is designed to give new students the tools they need to develop proper technique, movement, and strategy.Building a solid foundation for long term progress.
CURRICULUM GOALS
- Fundamental Techniques – Core positions, escapes, transitions, and submissions.
- Structured Learning – Step-by-step instruction for steady improvement.
- Beginner-Friendly Environment – Supportive coaches and training partners at every stage.
- Physical & Mental Benefits – Build strength, relieve stress, sharpen focus, and grow confidence.
- Introduction to key Jiu Jitsu concepts for skill development
- Essential techniques from every major position
- Positional control, transitions, and submissions
- Controlled training designed to ease students into live practice
Adult Intermediate and Advanced
The Advanced Program is for students with solid fundamentals who want to expand their technical skills and overall performance. Classes emphasize more complex techniques, deeper strategy, and extended live sparring focused on technique, endurance, and cardio. With detailed instruction and personalized feedback, students continue to sharpen their understanding of Jiu Jitsu while pushing their physical and mental limits.
CURRICULUM GOALS
- Refine advanced techniques and strategies
- Improve endurance, timing, and control through longer sparring sessions
- Develop consistency, efficiency, and confidence in applying skills
Traktion Lab
Lab Class is a special Saturday morning session focused on the evolution of your Jiu-Jitsu. In this class, students work on positions they want to develop with the instructor’s guidance. It’s a more open-format class, giving you the freedom to focus on specific areas of your game, ask questions, and get direct feedback from the professor.
This class is open to all levels and is designed especially for adults.
Graduation System
Our graduation system is based on class attendance, where students follow our methodology focused on a complete understanding of Jiu-Jitsu, including different scenarios, positions, strategies, and teamwork.
Each student will know exactly how many classes are required to earn the 4 stripes before advancing to the next belt.
White Belt – 30 classes per stripe
Blue Belt – 65 classes per stripe
Purple Belt – 75 classes per stripe
Brown Belt – 85 classes per stripe
Black Belt – Stripe progression based on IBJJF time requirements
Self-Defense and Women’s Class
Programs
Self-Defense
Learn real world self defense at Traktion Jiu Jitsu, taught by world-class Professor Heitor Senra in a clean, professional environment. Our program builds practical skills for real-life situations, whether it’s feeling safe walking at night, helping your teen develop awareness, or gaining confidence to protect yourself and your loved ones.
Curriculum Goals
- Real-World Skills: Practical self-defense techniques that work under pressure.
- Stronger & Fitter: Full-body training that builds strength, agility, and endurance.
- Confidence for Life: Greater awareness, resilience, and peace of mind.
Women's Jiu Jitsu
Our Women’s Only Jiu Jitsu and self defense program at Traktion is designed to help you feel strong, supported, and capable, on and off the mats. Located in Stuart, FL., whether you want to improve fitness, learn effective self-defense, or join a like minded community, this program offers a safe, empowering space. Led by world class instructors in a welcoming all-female environment, you’ll build real skills and lasting confidence alongside women who lift each other up.
“This program was created for women of all ages, with a focus on self-defense, confidence, and helping every woman feel comfortable both on and off the mats. My wife and I are very excited to launch this program.” — Heitor Senra
Private Classes
Program Overview
A personalized and exclusive class just for you! On your time, at your schedule, respecting your limitations, your way. This program follows the Traktion methodology, with belt and stripe progressions just like in group classes. It is a great option to give your Jiu Jitsu a real boost.
Who are Private Classes for?
- You have time restrictions
- You have a physical limitation
- You want to reinforce technical knowledge
- You want to improve a specific weakness
- You are preparing for a belt test
- You are getting ready for a competition
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