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Youth Program
Youth Program
Jiu-jitsu teaches children to discipline their minds and bodies by challenging them on the mat. The goal is to not only provide the student with a place to work hard and pursue goals but also set forth a clear path toward improvement while having fun. SRJJ's youth program will help students build confidence in themselves and respect for their peers.
Classes will include one hour of instruction tailored to the child's age group, taught by our experienced youth instructor. Each session will include learning a new technique, drilling for mastery and games related to the day's lesson.
As skills improve, children will be promoted to new belt levels. In jiu-jitsu, children begin as white belts and are promoted to gray, yellow, orange, then green belts.
Youth Instructor
Dustin Herman, American National Champion
Dustin Herman was born and raised in the Pacific NW. He started his athletic career in gymnastics at the age of five. He excelled at the sport; winning multiple state and regional titles and became a member of the Olympic development team. At 17 he began his 15-year coaching career with many of his gymnasts winning state and regional titles. As a naturally athletic individual, jiu-jitsu became Dustin's next passion when he moved to Albuquerque, NM in 2012. He came to Boise in 2015 and continued to devote more time to the sport of jiu-jitsu. He was recently promoted to brown belt and is motivated to continue to challenge himself in competition. His other passion lies in spending time with his wife, kids, two dogs and two cats. His recent personal accomplishments include:
2020 IBJJF American National Champion Gold Medalist (lightweight)
2021 IBJJF NoGi American National Champion Gold Medalist (lightweight)
2021 IBJJF NoGi Masters World Champion Silver Medalist (lightweight & open class)
2021 IBJJF American National Champion Silver Medalist (lightweight)
2021 IBJJF NoGi PanAm Champion Silver Medalist (lightweight)
2021 IBJJF Masters Worlds Champion Bronze Medalist
2021 IBJJF PanAm Champion Bronze Medalist (lightweight)