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At El Dorado Hills Jiu Jitsu, we believe that learning goes beyond drilling techniques. It’s about building confidence, testing skills, and fostering a love for the art of Jiu Jitsu. That’s why we host Match Night for our youth students once a month during class—a thrilling event where our young athletes get the chance to experience live matches in a supportive and fun environment.

What Is Match Night?

Match Night is an opportunity for our Peewee, Kids, and Junior students to put their skills to the test in a structured yet relaxed setting. Coaches create matchups based on size, age, and skill level to ensure fair and exciting rounds. These live matches help students gain valuable experience, develop mental toughness, and practice sportsmanship—all while having fun!

For many kids, Match Night feels like a mini-tournament, but without the pressure. Parents can cheer from the sidelines while their children showcase what they’ve learned. It’s not about winning or losing—it’s about growth, effort, and having the courage to step onto the mat.

Why Match Night Matters

1. Skill Development: Live matches help students apply their techniques under real-time pressure.

2. Confidence Building: Overcoming nerves and performing in front of others boosts self-esteem.

3. Sportsmanship: Kids learn how to handle wins and losses with grace and respect.

4. Collaborative learning: Match Night is a way for students and to connect, fostering a sense of teamwork to learn from one another.

Join Us!

If you’re in El Dorado Hills or a neighboring community like Cameron Park, Folsom Ranch, Shingle Springs, or Rescue, we invite your child to experience the excitement of Jiu Jitsu with us. Whether they’re new to Jiu Jitsu or seasoned grapplers, our classes offer a safe and welcoming space to grow.

New to Jiu Jitsu? Don’t worry! Our experienced coaches will ensure your child feels comfortable and confident stepping onto the mat. Match Night is part of the monthly curriculum, so every student gets the chance to participate and learn.

Why El Dorado Hills Jiu Jitsu?

• A Proven Curriculum: Designed to help students progress in a structured, meaningful way.

• Life Skills Focus: Our program emphasizes values like bravery, humility, and integrity.

• Top-Notch Coaching: Led by passionate instructors who care about each student’s journey.

• A Supportive Community: Families from all over El Dorado County come together to train, learn, and grow.

Ready to give your child an unforgettable experience? Visit us at El Dorado Hills Jiu Jitsu for a trial class. Let them see firsthand why so many families trust us to help their children develop on and off the mats.

For more information or to schedule a visit, contact us today!

Kids Jiu Jitsu, Tournaments

Match Night at edh bjj

July 11, 2022 edhjiujitsu

We had our second match night last week at El Dorado Hills BJJ. Overall there were a lot of improvements since the first match night a couple of months ago. Especially in the PeeWee class, their Jiu Jitsu is looking better and better every month.

What I really Like about match night is that it gets the kids real match experience which will help them do well in tournaments. It is also much easier to organize and put on a match night than it is to do an in house tournament so we can do it more often. This is great because a huge part of competition is just experience, so the more matches we can get the kids the better.

I’m very grateful for all of the volunteer help we received for both match nights. It is so incredible to see the team come together and help us in building the next generation of grapplers! There were enough Volunteer referees for me to be able to oversee and take notes on the matches themselves which is great. We would not be able to make these events happen without the team stepping up and helping out, it’s pretty awesome that we have people who are willing to do that.

Hopefully we’ll be doing these match nights every couple of months and will continue to see the kids improve as a result. They have a lot of fun doing it which is good, if they are having fun they are learning.

Coach Danny

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Match Night at EDH Jiu Jitsu

June 1, 2022 edhjiujitsu

Match Night
Last week at El Dorado Hills BJJ we did a match night for the PeeWee, Kids and Juniors classes. It was a lot of fun for the kids and coaches. The goal of this event was to get everybody some tournament-like experience in class and that goal was definitely achieved.

We split the class into different groups based on size and experience level. Each group had at least one coach/referee. Once everybody was set we started the clock and ran a round robin style mock tournament where everybody got at least two or three matches. It was fun watching the kids compete with each other and show good sportsmanship. The coaches got a lot of valuable feedback from the matches as well.

There was a lot of volunteer participation which was really cool to see. It can be intimidating playing the role of a ref so I’m glad people felt comfortable stepping up and taking part. We could not have done it without everybody’s help. I think we’ll be doing several of these match nights a year since it was so successful which I am excited for because I thought it was a lot of fun.