Their First Class.You're Right There.On The Mat.
Tiny Bulldogs is a parent-and-me class. You and your little one learn together: listening, taking turns, rolling and balance, one small win at a time.
Tiny Bulldogs Trial
Official Grounds Uniform Included
2 Weeks + Official Uniform
A gentle, fun first step onto the mat, together.
- 2 weeks of Tiny Bulldogs classes
- Official Grounds uniform included
- Parent on the mat with them
- No contract to try it
Sound Familiar?
Does this sound familiar?
- Listening the first time is a daily battle
- Shy with new kids or clingy at drop-off
- Endless energy and not enough places to use it
- You want an activity you can actually do together
Here's what parents notice first:
- Listens to a coach and tries it right away
- Joins the group and takes turns
- Burns energy on purpose and sleeps well
- You share their first stripe moment up close
3–5
year olds, with a parent right beside them
Designed For This Age
Brave Starts Next To You.
Little ones try new things when someone they trust is right there. With you beside them, our coaches turn listening, balance and coordination into games your child will beg to play again.
Listening Skills
Simple directions, practiced every class until they stick.
Taking Turns
Kids learn to wait, share and cheer for friends.
Coordination
Rolling, balance and movement games build body control.
Time Together
A screen-free hour you and your child share every week.
Safe Place To Start
Academy Safe accredited: background checks, CPR and an AED on site.
Fun First
If they're not having fun, we're not doing our job.
30 Minutes, Side By Side
Bow In & Warm-Up
Say hi to the coach, line up together and move with simple animal walks.
Movement Games
Rolling, balance and crawling games that build body control.
Parent & Me Drills
You're their partner. Simple holds and escapes, done together.
High Fives & Stickers
Every child gets called out for something they did well.
Parent On The Mat
every class, right beside them
Within The First Few Weeks
What Parents Notice First
You won't have to guess if it's working. These are the small wins Tiny Bulldogs parents tell us about.
Drop-offs at school get easier
They play with new kids instead of hiding behind you
They follow a simple direction the first time
They wait their turn without a meltdown
Built For This Age
Tough Training. Safe Place.
Real martial arts, taught the careful way. Here's how we keep every child safe while they grow.
Academy Safe Accredited
Every coach is background-checked and SafeSport certified. CPR, first aid, an AED on site and security cameras.
Planned, Every Minute
Classes follow a written lesson plan built for their age, so there's no chaos and no wasted time.
Effort Over Ego
We cheer the kid who tries hardest. No yelling, no shaming, no rough play.
Every Class Ends With A Win
Little ones don't remember drills. They remember how class made them feel, and that you were right there.
Their First Stripe
A small moment that feels huge at 3, 4 and 5.
A Coach Who Knows Their Name
Members are greeted by name from their first week.
Moves They Show Off At Home
Expect forward rolls in the living room.
Why Families Stay
Parents come for a trial. They stay for the coaches, the mat family and the change they see at home.
5.0★
average across 477 Google and Facebook reviews
37
years of martial arts behind the head instructor
8,000
square feet of mats and room to grow
Parents Are Amazed
Real Bonita Springs
Families.
"My 5 year old son has been attending since late October & we’ve enjoyed every minute! 8 classes a month, 30 mins each session. Coach Happy, Coach Bryan, Coach Jordan do a phenomenal job with the kids!!"
— bethany fuentes
"Our son has been a member at The Grounds for 5 years. This team and the training they provide is nothing short of amazing while incorporating character education from a very young age; respect, perseverance, punctuality etc. On top of this, the team is always very welcoming and helpful. This is your place!"
— Sunshine Birdie
"As a family owned company. Our little one attends the grounds. Great atmosphere and has been great for him."
— Good Neighbors Air Conditioning
"I've had the opportunity and the pleasure to train at The Grounds annually for the last 4 years and this school goes above and beyond for it's members. The staff are extremely knowledgeable and welcoming, the facility is top notch and the members have a real sense of family. 5 stars!"
— jason mcleod
Black Belt
Led Programs
1,000s
Families Trained
477
5.0-Star Reviews
Black Belt
Head Instructor
Their First Roll
Starts With You.
Tiny Bulldogs Trial
Official Grounds Uniform Included
2 Weeks + Official Uniform
A gentle, fun first step onto the mat, together.
- 2 weeks of Tiny Bulldogs classes
- Official Grounds uniform included
- Parent on the mat with them
- No contract to try it
Joshua Frye
"Come try two weeks together. If it's not the right fit, there's no contract and no pressure. I want every Bonita Springs family to feel at home on our mat."
1st Degree Carlson Gracie Black Belt
Founder & Head Instructor · The Grounds MMA Academy
Common Questions
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