Choosing for a young grappler
For most kids, the best reward is something they can show off. The Kids Better Than Yesterday Tee comes in youth sizes, and its message is the one coaches want children to hear: you don't have to beat anyone, just be a bit better than last time. The Belt Mark Sticker and the Mat Culture Sticker Sheet make easy stripe-day treats, and there are more in BJJ stickers.
Kids' belt systems vary by academy. Many use white, grey, yellow, orange and green, with stripes along the way, before a teenager moves to the adult ranks, so ask the coach what your child is working toward before choosing a belt-themed gift. The designs here are about effort, so they fit any rank.
Match the gift to the moment. A sticker suits a new stripe. A tee suits a new belt or a first competition, whatever the result on the day. If your child also trains Judo, grappling gifts cover both.
Buying for an adult too? BJJ gifts cover parents who train alongside their kids, and gifts for BJJ coaches are for the kids' class instructor. Browse the full BJJ apparel range. Everything is printed to order and free of fight clichés, so these gifts for kids in BJJ look right in a school bag too.
Frequently asked questions
What belts do kids earn in BJJ?
Many academies use a kids' system of white, grey, yellow, orange and green belts, often with stripes, before the adult ranks. Systems vary, so check with your child's academy.
What's a good reward for a first competition?
A sticker or a youth tee works whatever the result, because the message is about effort, not medals.
What sizes does the kids' tee come in?
It is a youth tee; the available sizes are listed on the product page.
Are the designs right for young children?
Yes. No skulls, weapons or fight imagery, just positive messages about training.