October 2025
5 out of 5 stars
Have been attending for about a month now the instructor and team were very welcoming. An amazing gym for sure I highly recommend taking a free week trial class it got me hooked the first day and I never looked back!
Kids & Teens Martial Arts in Florence, SC
Brazilian Jiu Jitsu that builds confidence, focus and discipline, and gives your child the skills to handle a bully without throwing the first punch. Brazilian-led instruction for kids and teens. Their first class is free.
Florence, SC
For Parents
What Bullyproof Means
Every parent worries about it: a child who gets picked on, or who freezes when it happens. Our approach gives kids the confidence and the skills to stand tall, set boundaries and protect themselves, while teaching them that real strength means staying calm and walking away from a fight whenever they can.
The Method
Why Brazilian Jiu Jitsu for Kids?
Jiu Jitsu is built for children because it is based on leverage and control, not punching and kicking. A smaller child learns to defend themselves against a bigger one without striking, which means they can stay safe and de-escalate instead of fighting.
Along the way they build discipline, focus, coordination and the quiet confidence that comes from knowing they can handle themselves.
Benefits
What Your Child Gains
Confidence at School
Confidence that shows up at school, not just on the mats.
Focus & Self-Discipline
Focus and self-discipline that carry into the classroom.
Handle Bullies Safely
The skills to handle a bully calmly and safely.
Fitness & Coordination
Real fitness, coordination and energy well spent.
Earned, Not Given
Real Progression
Belts here are earned, not handed out to keep kids enrolled. That is the point. Your child learns that progress comes from effort and consistency - a lesson that outlasts any belt.
Parent Reviews
4.938 Google reviewsWhat Families Say
January 2024
5 out of 5 stars
Competitive Edge Combat Sports is a great place to be. Professor Aragao is one of the most down to earth and humble people I know. In addition, he is also an amazing jiu jitsu instructor and will help you master the art of the sport.
2024
5 out of 5 stars
If you are considering starting jiu jitsu or looking for a place to join, I would highly recommend CEC Sports. Professor Francisco is one of a kind! A truly humble and welcoming person. I dropped in for a Monday night gi class (traveling through Florence on business) and I was immediately made to feel welcome. Great training, great students, and a great professor. Thanks again Francisco. I will visit again!
May 2024
5 out of 5 stars
Great gym with great people and a very welcoming atmosphere. Prof. Aragao is a great instructor who will invest his time and knowledge if you are willing to put in the work/time to learn. Highly recommend!
February 2026
5 out of 5 stars
Good training and atmosphere. I have been training here for years great teachers and students to learn and train with.
April 2026
5 out of 5 stars
Wonderful instructor our son loves going to Jijitsu.
FAQ
Questions Parents Ask
We have classes grouped by age so children train with kids their own size and level.
Yes. Kids classes are supervised and built around control, not striking. Children drill technique and train at their own level, never above it.
It gives kids two things at once: the confidence to stand up for themselves and the skills to stay safe without throwing a punch. Most bullying ends when a child no longer looks like an easy target.
Yes. Confidence is one of the first things parents notice. Small wins on the mats build into a child who carries themselves differently at school.
Yes. Teens train in a program suited to their age and goals, from self defense to fitness to competition.
Yes. One-on-one coaching is available every shift, seven days a week, including weekends.
Comfortable workout clothes are fine for the first class. We will talk about a gi once they decide to keep training.
About
Building the Next Generation
At Competitive Edge Combat Sports in Florence, kids learn authentic Brazilian Jiu Jitsu from a Brazilian instructor trained at the source in Ceara. Our focus on self defense and anti-bullying runs through everything we teach the next generation.
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