Andrew Green
25-year martial arts coach and creator of the Kids Jiu-Jitsu Playbook who runs Innovative Martial Arts in Winnipeg and specializes in building developmentally appropriate, life-skill-focused kids jiu-jitsu programs.
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Feb 2, 2026 • 49min
Ep. 375: Becoming a Kids Coach, feat. Andrew Green
Andrew Green, a 25-year martial arts coach and creator of the Kids Jiu-Jitsu Playbook, runs Innovative Martial Arts in Winnipeg. He explains why kids need developmentally appropriate coaching. Topics include building kids-first gym culture, gamified engagement like magazines and rewards, emotional regulation strategies, staffing and training coaches, and turning jiu-jitsu into life-skill development rather than just medals.
