#94 - Ellee Beckman - Teach Your Kids Jiu Jitsu with this Fun, Evidence-Based Approach

#94 - Ellee Beckman - Teach Your Kids Jiu Jitsu with this Fun, Evidence-Based Approach

From The Grapplers Perspective by Paul Johnson & Danny Allen

November 4, 2025 · 1h 27m

About this episode

Ellee Beckman discusses a fun, evidence-based approach to teaching jiu-jitsu to children through play and games.

What if kids learned jiu-jitsu the way kids actually learn best? We sat down with Ellee, a Brazilian jiu-jitsu coach and experienced early-years teacher, to map a practical path from chaotic energy to confident, skilled movement. Her approach centres on play-based, constraint-led games that quietly encode core concepts—pass the legs, hold them down, take the back—long before children can memorise steps. • using games to teach core concepts • class length, ratios and safety rules • age bands and intelligent pairing • storytelling that maps to skills • submissions taught with control first • boundaries for school and home • scaling constraints for mixed ability • helping teens manage ego and loss • blending CLA with concise coaching • parent communication and retention “Find 10 fairy-tale games and weekly coaching support at The Art of Coaching — link in Ellee’s Instagram stand store” Guest Stuff: Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/thearteofcoaching/ Support the show GET OUR FREE EMAILS - https://pjfitnesscoaching.aweb.page/GrapplersPerspective Co-Hosts: Paul Johnson (Glasses) and Danny Allen (Beard) Insta - https://www.instagram.com/bodyforbjj and…

People in this episode

Hosts: Paul Johnson, Danny Allen

Guest: Ellee Beckman

Topics covered

  • children's jiu-jitsu
  • play-based learning
  • coaching techniques
  • movement skills
  • parent communication
  • game-based teaching

Keywords

  • jiu-jitsu
  • children
  • coaching
  • play-based
  • movement
  • skills
  • games
  • teaching
  • parenting

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Organizations: The Art of Coaching, Matador

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