Sports & Fitness classes in the Capital District

Not every kid needs another team sport. Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu gives children a different way to become active, confident, coordinated, and comfortable handling challenges. Renzo Gracie Latham offers beginner-friendly Kids & Teens Jiu-Jitsu for ages 3–15, with separate programs designed around each stage of development. Students learn technique, practical self-defense, problem-solving, discipline, and how to stay composed under pressure in a structured, supervised environment. No experience is needed. Our goal isn't simply to teach children Jiu-Jitsu—we want to help them become capable young people who are comfortable doing difficult things. Learn more and schedule your child's first class.