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Program Overview
Our Youth & Adults MMA Program is designed to develop well-rounded mixed martial artists through structured, safe, and progressive training. Whether your goal is competition, personal development, or building confidence through martial arts, this program provides a strong technical and physical foundation.
At Southpac Strength, MMA is taught with intent — prioritising skill development, discipline, and respect for the sport.
Who This Program Is For
This program is suitable for juniors who are:
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New to Jiu-Jitsu or grappling
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Looking to build confidence, coordination, and discipline
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Developing positive training habits within a structured and supportive environment
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Interested in learning controlled grappling skills with practical application
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Wanting to progress toward competition, with an emphasis on fundamentals, safety, and long-term development
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Seeking to learn self-defence principles through positional control, awareness, and responsible decision-making
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Looking to develop respect, composure, and accountability that carry across sport, school, and everyday life
No prior experience is required.
How Training Works at Southpac Strength
Training is delivered through structured, coach-led group sessions designed specifically for junior athletes and guided by the Southpac Junior No-Gi Curriculum.
Each session follows a consistent format focused on safety, skill development, and long-term progression. Within this framework, juniors are systematically introduced to the core elements of No-Gi Jiu-Jitsu, including takedowns, guard work, guard passing, guard retention, positional control, sweeps, back takes, escapes, and foundational submission concepts. All techniques are taught in an age-appropriate, controlled manner with a strong emphasis on safety and partner respect.
Sessions typically include:
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Structured warm-ups to develop movement quality, coordination, and body awareness
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Curriculum-led technical instruction with clear learning objectives
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Drills that reinforce balance, control, positioning, and decision-making
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Supervised positional training with defined boundaries and controlled intensity
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The Junior No-Gi program runs in conjunction with our Strength & Conditioning curriculum, which is periodised across four training blocks per year. This ensures technical learning on the mats is supported by age-appropriate physical development, coordination, and resilience off the mats.
Coaches actively manage the room, maintain clear behavioural and technical standards, and support each child’s individual development within the group.
Progression
Grading opportunities are offered at scheduled intervals throughout the year for junior students who demonstrate readiness, effort, and understanding.
Competition pathways available.
Additional Training Options
1-on-1 sessions available.