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Our Programs
Big Confidence for Your Little One
Got a high-energy preschooler? Channel that endless energy into focus, coordination, and confidence! Our Baby Bulldogs program at Carlson Gracie North Tucson introduces your 3 or 4-year-old to the fundamentals of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu in a safe, fun, and highly supportive environment.
We don't teach toddlers to fight—we teach them how to move, listen, and grow. Through martial arts-based games and interactive drills, your child will develop the core physical and social skills they need for a head start in life.
Baby Bulldogs
Ages 3-4
Little Bulldogs
Ages 4-7
Little Champions, Big Futures
At Carlson Gracie North Tucson, we bridge the gap between high-energy play and structured martial arts. In our Little Bulldogs program, parents can watch the excitement of fun mat games naturally shift into the focus needed to learn Jiu-Jitsu techniques.
We channel your child’s natural energy into practical self-defense, coordination, and life-changing confidence. It’s the perfect balance of fun they love and the discipline they need to stand tall, listen, and thrive both on and off the mats.
Bulldogs
Ages 7-13
Developing Real Skill, Character, and Resilience
As kids grow into their pre-teen years, they face bigger social dynamics, school pressures, and the need for genuine self-worth. Our Bulldogs program takes the foundation of martial arts and elevates it. Here, the focus shifts fully into mastering techniques, building athletic conditioning, and developing the mental toughness needed for the real world.
Parents can expect their kids to transition from basic movements to advanced problem-solving on the mats. While the classes remain highly engaging and dynamic, the emphasis is on hard work, technical precision, and practical self-defense.
Women’s Only
Ages 13+
Empowerment, Self-Defense, and a Strong Community Group
Discover your strength in an uplifting, high-energy environment designed specifically for women. Our Women’s Jiu-Jitsu program welcomes teens and adults (ages 13+) of all fitness and experience levels. This program is more than just a martial arts class—it is a thriving community group where women come together to support each other, build lifelong friendships, and master the ultimate art of practical self-defense.
Jiu-Jitsu is uniquely designed for self-defense because it relies on leverage, technique, and timing rather than brute strength. In this class, you will learn how to successfully neutralize physical threats and control a larger, stronger attacker, all while training alongside a dedicated sisterhood that lifts you up every step of the way.
Teens & Adults
Ages 13+
Skills. Fitness. Unshakeable Confidence.
Step into an environment where your teammates push you to succeed, celebrate your victories, and support you through challenges. Our Teens & Adults program combines world-class Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu instruction with a welcoming, supportive culture. We leave our egos at the door to build each other up, creating lasting connections that extend far beyond the mat. Discover a sport you love and a community you’ll look forward to seeing every day.