The Man Behind the Mission

Coach
Stephen.

Brown belt. Educator. On a mission to build confident, resilient kids through the art of Jiu-Jitsu.

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10+
Years Training BJJ
500+
Kids Coached
3
Partner Locations
100%
Passion

The Journey

From the mats to the mission.

Coach Stephen has been dedicated to Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu for as long as he can remember. With years of experience and a deep love for teaching, he specializes in introducing children to the fundamentals of BJJ.

Currently coaching at both Corvo locations, he creates a supportive environment where kids don't just learn techniques—they develop resilience, teamwork, and a sense of accomplishment that extends far beyond the mats.

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Little Grapplers training

The Vision

BJJ where kids already are.

Coach Stephen launched a unique initiative to bring Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu directly to daycare centers, empowering young children at an even earlier age.

By providing an alternative to traditional activities like soccer or basketball, Little Grapplers introduces children to a discipline that promotes both mental and physical growth—an offering that sets the program apart.

One confident, disciplined child at a time.

Active Competitor

Not just a coach—a competitor.

In addition to running Little Grapplers, Coach Stephen actively competes on the professional BJJ circuit. This means your children learn from someone who practices what they preach—testing techniques against the best in real competition.

Leading by example isn't just a philosophy; it's how Coach Stephen lives. The discipline, preparation, and resilience required for competition directly informs how he teaches your kids.

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Coach Stephen competing
Coach Stephen after competition match

On The Mats

Where the magic happens.

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Coach Stephen on the mats
Brown Belt

Stephen
Shnayderman

Dedicated practitioner. Patient teacher. Building the next generation of confident, disciplined martial artists—one class at a time.

10+ Years TrainingBJJ Brown BeltYouth Specialist
Ready to Start?

Let's build something great together.

Interested in bringing BJJ to your daycare or enrolling your child? Coach Stephen would love to hear from you.