BIG fun for little people!
Authentic Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu taught through purposeful play; delivered at their early learning centre.
Proud to be rolling at...
Early learning centres across the Gold Coast have welcomed Little Lion Clubs into their communities. Together, we’re giving children the chance to grow stronger, build confidence, and discover what they’re capable of through Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu.
About us
Room to play. Structure to grow.
Children need opportunities to test themselves, have fun, make mistakes, and try again. They also need to feel safe and supported while they do it.
Our classes bring those needs together. We provide a nurturing environment with clear expectations, helping children explore challenges while learning to respect boundaries and care for one another.
Head Coach
Coach Dylan is a Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu purple belt with many years of full-time experience coaching children, teens, and adults. An active competitor, he is a two-time Queensland State Championships silver medallist and a Gold Coast Championship gold medallist.
Before coaching full time, Dylan spent years as a Senior Behaviour Support Clinician, with a focus on Early Childhood Early Intervention and Neurogenerative Diseases. This experience shaped his understanding of how children learn, communicate, and respond to challenges, and how to adapt his approach to support different needs.
At Little Lion Clubs, he brings these backgrounds together: authentic Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, purposeful play, and clear, consistent guidance. His classes give children the support to try something difficult, the space to make mistakes, and the encouragement to try again.
What Parents Say
Coach Dylan and his team have spent years helping children grow through Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, bringing energy, care, and a love of the sport to every class. That same passion is at the heart of his wildly successful Little Lion Clubs. Here’s what parents from his longtime coaching program have to say!
Frequently Asked Questions
A playful, game-based martial arts program designed for kindy-aged children. Little Lion Clubs Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu helps kids learn to move with control, think calmly under pressure, and grow in confidence; all while having fun, developing social skills, and making friends!
Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu gives children more than self-defence; it helps them manage their emotions, work through challenges, and build lasting confidence. Because it is a non-striking martial art, kids learn to stay calm and think clearly even in tricky or confronting situations. Each class develops patience, respect, and teamwork, helping children grow.
Quite the opposite! Extensive 2025 studies show Jiu-Jitsu helps children regulate their energy, reduce their aggression, practice self-control, and learn calm, respectful, and prosocial behaviours.
Not at all. Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu is referred to as “the gentle art” because it’s a non-striking martial art - meaning there are no punches or kicks. Instead, we focus on calm movement, balance, and control through cooperative games.
Some children naturally seek out physical play and enjoy testing themselves. Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu gives that energy a place within clear rules, with coaching that emphasises control, respect, and looking after each other.
There are no punches or kicks, and respect and gentle hands are essential. Children can enjoy the physical challenge while learning that everyone needs to feel safe, boundaries matter, and stopping when asked is non-negotiable.
Through fun games and guided play, children learn to manage their energy, move safely, and solve problems calmly. They’ll develop focus, coordination, and social awareness - along with values of respect, discipline, and teamwork.
Contact Us
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If we haven’t reached your centre yet and you’d like us to, email us at hello@littlelionclubs.com.au, we'd love to hear from you!