Stonecoast Brazilian Jiu Jitsu for Kids

Stonecoast Brazilian Jiu Jitsu for Kids is located at 131 Johnson Rd in Portland, Maine 04102. The academy operates as a youth martial arts school in Maine, introducing students as young as age 4 to martial arts practice. The school was established by Founder / Head Coach Shaun Durfee, a Brazilian Jiu Jitsu black belt who began training in 2004 under Jay Jack and Amanda Buckner at The Academy and earned his black belt in July 2015. Instruction is supported by Coach Kory, a brown belt training since 2013, and Coach Carl Nguyen, a black belt training since 2007. Course offerings include Fundamental BJJ divided into age groups for Ages 4-6 Littles, Ages 7-10, and Ages 11-16. Grappling curriculum also features NoGi Wrestling and Take Downs for Ages 7-16. Training is scheduled six days per week Monday through Saturday, with free trial classes available for new youth participants.