If you are used to modern 4K streams from major promotions like the UFC or polished productions from major wrestling studios, these DVDs will feel like a time capsule.
Before we analyze the DVD, we have to understand the source. Fightingkids.com was a groundbreaking website and production company founded by legendary wrestling coach Gene Mills and his associates. Gene Mills is a name synonymous with explosive, high-amperage wrestling. A two-time NCAA champion and a US National Freestyle champion, Mills was known for his unbelievable pinning combinations—specifically his trademark "Spladle."
The "Fighting Kids" moniker referred not to child fighters, but to the philosophy of raising "fighters" through the lens of folkstyle and freestyle wrestling. The website became a hub for high-level wrestling technique, focusing on aggression, mat returns, tilts, and scoring systems that translated perfectly to the burgeoning sport of MMA. Fightingkids.com Dvd
Historically, Fightingkids.com operated on a paid membership or individual download basis. The physical DVDs were often sold at a premium.
Because the physical Fightingkids.com DVD is out of print, finding a legitimate copy is a treasure hunt. Here are the current avenues (as of this writing): If you are used to modern 4K streams
Warning: Be wary of "digital download" scams. There is no official authorized digital reseller for the Fightingkids.com catalog as of 2025. If a website offers an instant PDF or MP4 for $9.99, it is either a virus or a low-resolution bootleg.
If you are coaching a 7-year-old in BJJ or MMA, the answer is a resounding yes—with one caveat. Warning: Be wary of "digital download" scams
The striking mechanics on the DVD are slightly dated (they still teach the "old school" Muay Thai round kick without the modern pivot), but the conceptual framework is timeless. Specifically, the DVD’s handling of fear management is ahead of its time. One chapter shows a 9-year-old practicing breathing drills while wearing boxing gloves, simulating the "panic response" of a real confrontation.
Moreover, parents love the Fightingkids.com DVD because it doesn't turn their children into bullies. The constant refrain throughout the video is "Walk away, run away, then if you must, control and escape."