Coming soon · Interest list open

After-School Program in Arlington Heights

Safe afternoons. Confident kids.

For working parents who want their child safe, supervised and growing after school: school pickup, a snack and homework time, then jiu-jitsu that builds confidence and discipline. Coming soon, and the interest list is open.

Includes · School pickup & homework time

Training · Real jiu-jitsu

Pickup schools · To be confirmed

Kids in rash guards kneeling in rows during a no-gi class at Brazil 021 Arlington Heights

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Join the interest list and we will contact you with schools, times and start dates first.

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What the Arlington Heights After-School Program Will Include

Built for real life.

You can stop worrying about the end-of-school scramble. We pick your child up from school, they have a snack and start homework in a calm space, and then they train real jiu-jitsu with coaches who teach respect, focus and self-control. Kids learn to stand up for themselves calmly and to handle bullying without fighting. You pick them up at the gym at a set time. Pickup schools and the service area will be confirmed with families on the interest list, so add your name to hear first.

School pickup

We pick kids up from school and bring them straight to the academy. Pickup schools will be confirmed.

Homework first

A snack and supervised time to get schoolwork started before training.

Anti-bullying skills

Kids learn to stay calm, set boundaries and control a situation without hurting anyone.

Discipline & confidence

Respect, focus and follow-through that show up at home and at school.

How the After-School Program Works

How each afternoon flows

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Pickup

We pick your child up from school and bring them to the gym.

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Snack & homework

Kids have a snack, settle in and work on homework before class.

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Train

Coaches lead a structured, fun jiu-jitsu session.

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Parent pickup

You collect your child at the academy at a set time.

Andre Terencio BJJ Portrait Arlington Heights

Who Will Coach

The Brazil 021 coaching team

Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Black Belts

Our coaches already teach kids ages 3 to 11 every week in Arlington Heights, with a focus on respect, discipline and confidence. The academy was founded by black belts Andre Terencio and Hannette Staack.

Kids no-gi class lined up along the wall at Brazil 021 Arlington Heights

Kids no-gi class seated in a circle while parents watch at Brazil 021 Arlington Heights

Inside Our Arlington Heights Academy

See the mats.

Real classes and real students at Brazil 021 Arlington Heights on West Salt Creek Lane.

Two new students holding their gi and student manual

Kids class seated along the wall with their coaches

After-School Program FAQs for Arlington Heights Parents

Before you join the list.

Book a Free Trial Class

What is the Brazil 021 after-school program in Arlington Heights?

It combines school pickup, a snack and homework time, and real jiu-jitsu training at our academy, with parent pickup at the gym at a set time. The program is coming soon, and we are collecting interest from families now.

Which schools will you pick up from?

Pickup schools and the service area will be confirmed before launch, based on the families who sign up. Tell us your child’s school in the message box on the interest form so we can plan around it.

What time do parents pick up their kids?

Parent pickup will be at a set time after training ends at our gym. We will confirm the exact schedule with families when the program launches. The goal is a reliable, predictable pickup time every day.

Is there homework time built into the program?

Yes. When kids arrive at the gym, there is time for a snack and to start homework before training begins. We want kids settled and ready before they step on the mat.

Will the after-school program help my child with bullying?

Yes. Jiu-jitsu teaches kids to stay calm, use their words first and control a situation without striking. That quiet confidence is often what makes a child less of a target.

Does my child need jiu-jitsu experience?

No. The program is beginner-friendly, and our coaches are used to working with kids who have never trained. Every technique is taught step by step, at the right pace.

What ages is the program for?

Ages will be confirmed when the program launches. Our regular kids jiu-jitsu classes already serve ages 3–11, and any of them can be your child’s free first class while you wait.

When does it start, and how do I sign up?

Start dates are not set yet. Fill out the interest form on this page (or the program interest form) and we will contact you with schools, times and start dates first. Planning for summer too? See Kids Summer Camp 2027.