Jiu-jitsu • Schools • Malaysia

Small beginnings.
Stronger futures.

Jiu-jitsu and grappling programmes for schools in Malaysia. Building confidence, character, and community—one class at a time.

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Roll With Ren students and coaches gathered on the mats after a school session

REAL CLASSES. SHARED PROGRESS.Life on and off the mats ↘

01 / Strength02 / Character03 / Community

The reason we rollBuilt around people

Good jiu-jitsu.
Even better human beings.

Roll With Ren is a Malaysian school jiu-jitsu programme co-founded by Chew Lih Ren and Kenny. We help children build confidence, fitness, discipline, and resilience through structured training, movement games, and positive relationships.

Our purpose is simple: help young people become more confident, treat others with respect, and feel part of a community—one session at a time.

Meet the people behind it ↘

Room to grow

Learning that moves
with them.

A school programme with care, play, and purposeful practice at its heart.

Jiu-jitsu in schools

A welcoming introduction to grappling, with a focus on the fundamentals, working with a partner, and learning to train respectfully.

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Learn through play

Movement games and challenges make practice engaging, helping children explore balance, coordination, and problem-solving.

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Character & community

Showing up, looking after a partner, and trying again. Small habits on the mat that we encourage children to carry into everyday life.

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Life with Roll With Ren

Learn together.
Grow together.

From first attempts on the mat to moments shared after class. A closer look at our school community.

01 / In practiceSmall steps. New skills.

A short moment from partner practice on the school mats.

Children trying a grappling activity while adults watch at a school event — 02 / First discoveriesA chance to give it a go.
Introducing children and families to movement and grappling.

Students and a coach sharing pizza together after a school session — 03 / Beyond the sessionMore than a class.
Time together builds the friendships that make a community.

Built to fit
the school day.

A practical starting point, adapted around your students, timetable, and available space.

45–60

Minutes per session

Our recommended session length balances purposeful learning, movement, and partner practice.

1–2

Sessions per week

A recommended rhythm that supports consistent practice alongside students’ academic commitments.

CCA

A school-based activity

A structured extracurricular programme for beginners and developing students, with content adjusted to their readiness.

What a school needs

Suitable training space, appropriate grappling mats, and agreed training attire. We discuss class arrangements, equipment, session times, and fees with each school before starting.

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A clear path • Space to progress

Start with play.
Build with purpose.

We return to the fundamentals throughout the year, helping students understand more as their confidence grows.

01 / Move

Get comfortable.

Warm-up games, balance, coordination, and learning how to move with a partner.

02 / Learn

Build the basics.

Positions, escapes, control, and age-appropriate techniques taught in manageable steps.

03 / Apply

Try. Reflect. Repeat.

Guided partner practice and positional games help students use what they learn while looking after each other.

A year of learning, not a race.

Our teaching framework is organised around four quarters, revisiting core topics with new challenges. Beginners build a foundation before progressing to more demanding practice. Class content adapts to students’ experience, readiness, and the school calendar.

For parents & guardians

Progress you can
be part of.

Consistency, attitude, and care for others matter alongside technique.

Progress & grading

We use attendance, understanding, effort, and behaviour to guide progression. Our attendance target is 80%, with grading reviews generally every three to four months, depending on the programme and school calendar.

A review is an opportunity to assess readiness. Promotions are earned through development, rather than guaranteed by time alone.

A supportive partnership

Encourage your child to turn up, listen, respect their partners, and enjoy the process. Celebrate the small steps: trying again, helping a classmate, and handling a challenge with patience.

Share any relevant needs or concerns with the coach before class so we can discuss how best to support your child.

Opportunity matters

Potential deserves
a chance.

We want children to have a place to train, including those who may face financial barriers. Supporting young people and building meaningful relationships are central to why Roll With Ren exists.

We are developing athlete support opportunities and a small inter-school competition concept. These are future initiatives, with details to be confirmed as the programme grows.

The people behind the programme

Two founders.
One shared purpose.

Meet Ren and Kenny, the founders of Roll With Ren.

Chew Lih Ren

Co-founder • Coach

Chew Lih Ren is a Malaysian jiu-jitsu black belt, coach, and grappling competitor based in Cheras, Kuala Lumpur. He began training in 2009, received his black belt under Bruninho Barbosa in 2020, and subsequently received his first degree under Lucas Lepri.

His competition experience includes double gold at ADCC Philippines in 2019, in the 66 kg and open-weight divisions, alongside international gi and no-gi competition experience.

His own journey of building confidence and improving his health through martial arts shapes his coaching: personal relationships, positive learning, and long-term growth for every student.

Kenny

Co-founder

Kenny co-founded Roll With Ren alongside Chew Lih Ren, helping develop the programme and the systems that support it. Together, they are building a community centred on students, families, and schools.

WhatsApp Kenny: +60 12-378 4321 ↗

The experience behind the teaching

Competing.
Learning. Growing.

Coach Ren continues to compete internationally while developing his skills through ongoing training, coaching education, and learning from other practitioners. He brings this experience and commitment to growth into every class.

Ren at a wrestling coach development certificate presentation — Continual learning & coaching development

Ren wearing a medal at an ADCC event in Thailand in 2025 — Competing on the international stage

A shared love of jiu-jitsu

People make
the journey.

A group moment from Ren’s wider training community.

Strength, character, and community

There’s room on the mat
for every beginning.

A few things to know

Your first roll.

Does my child need experience?

No previous jiu-jitsu experience is needed to start. Beginners learn the foundations, with practice adjusted to their experience and readiness.

What happens in a typical class?

Sessions combine movement games, a focused technical lesson, and guided partner practice. The mix changes with the students and the lesson.

How do you approach partner practice?

Respect, controlled practice, and looking after a partner are part of learning. Children are taught to stop when a partner taps and to follow the coach’s instructions.

What should students bring?

Bring drinking water and clean training clothing. Keep nails short, remove jewellery, and check with the coach about the clothing or gi required for your school programme.

Can our school introduce a programme?

We welcome conversations with schools about their students, available space, timetable, and programme goals. Session times, fees, and equipment needs are agreed for each school.

How is Roll With Ren connected to REN?

Roll With Ren is the school programme co-founded by Ren and Kenny. REN is Ren’s separate academy and training space. This website focuses on Roll With Ren.

For schools & families

A stronger start,
together.

Interested in bringing Roll With Ren to your school, or learning more about the programme?

WhatsApp Ren ↗WhatsApp Kenny ↗Email us ↗

Chew Lih Ren
012-637 0336
rollwithren@gmail.com

Kenny
+60 12-378 4321
Malaysia

Session times and fees are agreed with each school.

Small beginnings.Stronger futures.

Good jiu-jitsu.Even better human beings.

Learning that moveswith them.