Kids Martial Arts in Laurel, MD
Your Child Is Going to Leave This Place Different.
Not just stronger or a better mover. Different in the way they handle hard things. Jiu Jitsu and Muay Thai for ages 5 to 13. First week is free.
Why Parents Choose 2nd Gear
Most parents who bring their child here are not looking for another activity to fill the schedule.
They are looking for something that builds qualities that do not show up on a report card. The ability to stay focused when something is hard. The confidence that comes from earning something. The self-control to stay calm when they are frustrated. The ability to try again after they fail.
Those qualities are not talked about here. They are trained into every class.
One parent visited three gyms before enrolling their child at 2nd Gear. They told us what made the decision. At each other gym they watched how the coach reacted when a child struggled. At 2nd Gear the coach stopped, got down to the child’s level, and showed them again.
That is not an exception at 2nd Gear. That is the standard.
"I am so blessed for my boys to be part of this community. Coach Ken deserves the word coach and I feel safe with my boys looking up to him as a role model. In 2nd Gear all relationships and feelings are original, true, and honest."
What Parents Notice
The physical side happens naturally.
Stronger, moving better, more sure of their body. What parents do not expect is everything else.
- → Handles frustration differently. Tries things they are not good at without falling apart.
- → Listens better. Carries themselves differently. Shows up at school and at home.
- → Starts to take responsibility for getting better, instead of waiting for someone to push them.
- → Self-control under pressure. The ability to reset instead of react.
Choose a Program
Three programs. One standard.
Kids Jiu Jitsu
At this age the goal is building the habits that make everything else possible. Listening, focus, working with a partner, moving with intention. Progress looks like a child who tries again when something does not work.
Kids Jiu Jitsu
Older kids are ready to be pushed. They learn to work through hard things and build good habits. They start taking charge of their own getting better. Jiu Jitsu at this age builds something real.
Kids Muay Thai
How to punch, kick, and move with control. All training is watched closely and right for each age group. Children who train Muay Thai move differently. They stand differently. They know something about themselves they did not know before.
"The one hour classes are always one hour, starting on time, ending on time. That to me is a sign of respect. The coaches are tough yet caring. Both students and parents feel a sense of belonging."
First Class
Your child needs nothing for their first class. Just comfortable clothes they can move in.
Parents are welcome to watch. Most do for the first few classes. You will see how the coaches work and what your child walks into every time they train.
Every coach who works with kids here is patient by design, not by accident.
Common Questions
Before you come in.
Is this safe for my child?
What if my child is shy or anxious?
How much does membership cost?
FIRST WEEK IS FREE
Most families who come in for a trial do not need to be sold. They see it and they decide.
Your child’s first week is free. Come in. See for yourself.
No commitment required. No gear needed.
2nd Gear BJJ
Prince Georges County
8730 Cherry Ln, Suite 14
Laurel, MD 20707
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Email: [email protected]
Call Today! (240) 786-5553
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