Frequently Asked Questions

Why Odin’s Wolfpack?

At Odin's Halls, we pride ourselves in building solid Jiu Jitsu foundations from the ground up.  Known in-house as “Odin’s Wolfpack,” our kids program is known the world over, and widely credited as one of the top programs in the country, producing 7 national champions, and taking home 7 team titles in the southwest, in just under 3 years since it’s inception. 

Jiu Jitsu is hard, but our classes focus on teaching kids the discipline and perseverance needed to succeed not only on the mat, but also in the real world.  Our classes start from beginner level all the way to advanced, each class focusing on what each individual kid needs in order to progress to the next level.  Belts are hard-earned, never just given away, and the progress is real. As children grow through our system, working their way up into the higher levels of the program, they become leaders, exuding the confidence and skill needed to tackle any challenge that comes their way both on and off the mat. 

Why not uniformity, but individuality?

Our belief is that one of the major pitfalls of teaching martial arts is the idea that every child should stand in line, wearing matching uniforms, and never talking out of turn.  Here at Odin’s Halls, we dare to be different.  Every child is encouraged to experiment with the moves, ask questions, and offer their opinions, using their creativity to zero in on their individual strong suits in order to solve the difficult problems Jiu Jitsu throws their way.  Every child should have a voice, and our mission is to help them find that voice through the trial and effort, hard challenges, and creative thinking one must build in order to become a knowledgeable BJJ practitioner

What is Wolfpack 64?

Simply put, our Wolfpack 64 program is the kids curriculum, comprised of the 64 techniques and drills we’ve deemed essential for someone to know on their way to becoming a knowledgeable grappler.  Our Wolfpack 64 curriculum is based off our adult curriculum, but includes drills and games that make the techniques fun and easier to remember.  

As of fall 2022, we are now offering 6 levels of kids classes (ages 3-15), each of them ascending in difficulty from beginner level to advanced, each of them designed to ensure that the child has mastered one specific piece of our curriculum before moving onto the next. 

What is Wild Wolves?

Level 1.  Ages 3-6. Skill building. This class focuses on bringing our youngest wolves into the pack by teaching them the value of teamwork, following directions, and learning to focus within the group setting. 

At level 1, our objective is to get everyone through the first level of our 4 part beginner system.  The core movements, postures, and coordination learned in this class lay the foundation, and are considered a prerequisite to learning more advanced Jiu Jitsu concepts. 

Belt level: 0-Jr. Camo

Level 2.  Super Wolves. Ages (about) 5-10. In this class, we start learning Jiu Jitsu fundamentals.  Takedowns, escapes, breaking grips, and basic pinning techniques are taught in this class as the students begin their transition from entry level students to becoming martial artists. 

Belt level: Jr. camo minimum to enter.  Curriculum consists of refreshing jr. Camo and getting them to full camo. 

Level 3. Golden Wolves. Ages (about) 6-10.  This is the Jr. Wolfpack.  Wild Wolves competition team.  In this class, we train with a competition focus.  The intensity turns up a notch, and while the techniques will become more advanced, we place emphasis on preparing for tournaments, getting those who are interested ready to learn Jiu Jitsu at competition pace.  Competitive Jiu Jitsu is not for everyone, but for those who want to compete, this is the class.  

Belt level: Jr. Camo minimum.  

Curriculum consists of refreshing jr. Camo and camo techniques, plus competition prepping and intro to submissions. 

Level 4. Wolfpack beginners.  Ages (about) 8-15.  This is the first Wolfpack aged class.  This beginners class covers the basics of level 1 and 2, but with a faster pace; better suited to the older entry level student. 

Belt level: white

Level 5. Odin’s Wolfpack.  Ages (about) 8-14.  This is the premiere kids class at OH.  All of our national competitors have come from level 5.  Mostly consisting of upper belt competitors, this class moves fast.  Everyone is expected to know the basics, and come in ready to work.  Curriculum is based on our adult curriculum, while tailor-fitting it to the specific needs/abilities of our competition level kids.  This is the hardest class of the day, designed to bring out the best in our kids as we prepare them for the next level.

Belt level: Full camo 

Level 6. Teen class. Ages (about) 13-16.  Teen class is designed to help with the transition from our kid program to our adult program.  At 13, kids become eligible to come to adult classes.  Teen class exists as a segue, helping them to train in a more mature environment, gradually easing them into the demands of our adult curriculums. 

Why Wrestling?

Wrestling class is ideal for the young competitor, aspiring high school wrestlers, or anyone looking  to get into shape.  Wrestling classes are harder, and more physically demanding than our regular Jiu Jitsu classes.  Spanning ages 7-15, wrestling classes are broken into two levels; levels 2 and 3, or levels 4,5,6.  

Belt level: Junior camo and up

Why Muay Thai Kickboxing?

Our newest add on for kids.  In addition to all our 

grappling style classes (BJJ, nogi grappling, wrestling, we are now offering kids kickboxing classes 2 nights per week at no extra charge.  Glove up and see what this new class is all about!