A fun, gentle first step onto the mats for your littlest one, where games come first and confidence follows.
If you are wondering whether jiu-jitsu for 3 year olds is really a thing, it is, and it is one of the best things you can do for a little one here in Oakdale. Ages 3 and 4 are a wonderful window to start. Kids this age are little sponges, soaking up coordination, listening, and confidence through play they think is just plain fun.
Our toddler classes are built entirely around that. Short, playful, and full of encouragement, they give your child a gentle introduction to the mats that grows right into our kids program as they get older.
Learning Through Play
Everything about our toddler classes is sized for a three-year-old's world.
About 30 minutes, just right for a toddler's attention span.
Animal crawls, tag, and silly drills that secretly teach real skills.
No rough stuff. They learn to move, roll, and fall the safe way.
Patient coaches who celebrate every little win on the mat.
The benefits reach far beyond the mats and follow them into preschool and home.
Balance, motor skills, and body awareness that build week by week.
Following directions and staying with a task, one fun step at a time.
Trying, struggling, and succeeding teaches a toddler they can do hard things.
Sharing, taking turns, and playing well with other little ones.
Patient Coaching
Our littlest students have their own dedicated class time, kept short and separate from the older kids so it stays fun and never overwhelming.
What Long Island families say about their little ones at Kioto.
We are very proud to call Kioto our family. Our children learn self-defense, discipline, and self-control while still having fun. Professor Milton and Melissa create the perfect balance.
They care about each kid's development on an individual and group level, which is so rare to find. My son has been here for three years and we hope he continues for a lifetime.
Most amazing jiu jitsu training with the best teachers in the art. My boys have flourished, and this place is a family.
Not at all. Ages 3 and 4 are a great time to begin. Our jiu-jitsu classes for 3 year olds in Oakdale are entirely play-based and built around how little kids learn best, through games and movement.
About 30 minutes, which is just right for a toddler's attention span. Classes run Tuesday and Thursday afternoons. You can see current times on our schedule.
Completely normal and totally welcome. Our coaches expect the wiggles and channel that energy into the games and drills, so an active toddler fits right in.
Yes. Parents are welcome to watch from the side, and many little ones feel more comfortable knowing you are nearby for those first few classes.
Comfortable clothes they can move in are perfect for the first class. When your child is ready to keep going, we will help you get them set up with a proper gi.
The best way to know if your little one will love it is to come see for yourself. Fill out the form and we will set up a free first class.
