Ages 13–17 · Marbella
Stronger than you think
Jiu-Jitsu, Muay Thai, Krav Maga and MMA for teenagers. Train in real classes, next to adults and competitors, coached by a world champion.
Real training, not kids’ games
Our teen programme puts 13–17 year olds in proper classes, where they learn to fight with control and technique from coaches who have competed at the highest level.
Teens get fitter, gain real confidence and join a crew that trains seriously. Those who want a challenge can step up to competition.
- ✓ Jiu-Jitsu, Muay Thai, Krav Maga and MMA
- ✓ Controlled, supervised sparring with protective gear
- ✓ A clear belt and grading structure
- ✓ Optional competition pathway
1997
Teaching in Marbella since
6th Dan
Patrick Bittan, founder
18+
Champion titles won by the team
65+
National and European medals
Questions
Questions teens and parents ask
Is it safe?
Technique comes first. Sparring in MMA and Muay Thai is controlled and supervised, with protective gear, and coaches match partners by size and level.
First time in martial arts?
Most teens start with zero experience. Every stripe and every grading proves you can get better at something hard — and that confidence carries over to school and everything else.
What are the people like?
Friendly, and serious about training. The academy runs on respect and discipline. Teens train next to adults who set a good example, and coaches notice when someone needs a word.
Can girls train too?
Yes. Classes are mixed and respectful. Krav Maga and Jiu-Jitsu also teach awareness, how to escape a grab and when to run — skills many girls and their parents value.
How much time does it take?
An hour, two or three times a week, after school. That’s time off the phone, and most teens come home tired, hungry and in a better mood.
Do I need to buy gear?
Not to start. You can borrow gloves and pads at first. Later, gloves, shin guards, mouthguards and team T-shirts are available at the academy.
Your coach
Taught by a world champion
In Brazil, Patrick entered an open-weight tournament against an opponent of around 150 kilos. He went down under the full weight of the bigger man and his jaw was badly broken.
Many people would have stopped there. Patrick healed, went back to training, and one year later he was world champion.
That is the mindset we pass on to teenagers: work hard, stay humble and come back stronger.
Why teens train here
What you get out of it
Get strong and fit
Real conditioning, not a treadmill. You will feel the difference within a month.
Learn to fight properly
Muay Thai, MMA and Jiu-Jitsu taught with control and technique, by coaches who have competed at the top.
Compete if you want
Tournaments, medals and a team that travels together — or just train. Your choice.
Confidence
Knowing you can handle yourself changes how you walk into school and how people treat you.
Your crew
Training partners who become friends, from Spain and all over the world.
Treated as a teammate
No kids’ games. You are on the mat with adults who respect hard work.
Your journey
Belts for teenagers
Teens up to 15 keep progressing through the kids belts, up to green. At 16 they move on to the adult belts, starting with blue. A new stripe comes about every six months, with gradings in summer and winter.
First class
Free trial, then straight into the teen classes.
Every 6 months
A new stripe — measured progress.
Gradings
Summer and winter, in front of the team.
First tournament
Optional, with coaches who prepare you.
Age 16
Move on to the adult belts, starting with blue.
Yellow
Yellow
Orange
Orange
Green, up to 15
Green, up to 16
Blue, from 16
Blue, from 16
Competition is always optional. Teens who want more can join the competition team.
Programmes
Our classes
Ages 13–17
Teen Jiu-Jitsu
Gi and No-Gi classes for teens and adults, covering technique, escapes and controlled sparring.
- Positions and submissions
- Gi and No-Gi
- Belt and stripe gradings
Ages 13+
Muay Thai & MMA
Striking and mixed martial arts, taught with control and proper protective gear.
- Pad work and combinations
- Supervised sparring
- Fitness and conditioning
Teens who want more
Competition Pathway
For teens who want to test themselves at tournaments, with coaches in their corner.
- Competition rules and game plans
- Extra mat time
- Regional to European events
Class days and times are listed on our timetable. See membership for prices.
Gallery
Inside the academy
★★★★★
“My son walks taller since he started. The coaches push him hard, but always with respect.”
Parent of a teen student — add a real Google review here
€660
per year, 13 to 17. About €1.65 a day
−20%
for a second child
FREE
First class
FAQs
Frequently asked questions
What ages are the teen classes for?
Teen classes are for ages 13 to 17. Younger children join our kids programme.
Can I try a class first?
Yes. Contact us to book a free trial class.
Do teens train with adults?
Yes. Teens train in real classes alongside adults, under close supervision, which helps them learn faster and mature on the mat.
How much does it cost?
€600 per year for teens aged 13–17, and the first class is free. See membership for all options.
Are classes in English?
Classes run in English and Spanish, with local and international students training together.
Can I join the competition team?
Yes — teens who train consistently can move on to our competition team.
Still have a question? Get in touch — we’re happy to help.