Discipline
Martial arts will help to teach children the art of self-discipline. All too often in the modern day children are accustomed to getting what they want when they want. Martial arts teach restraint and patience.
Total Self Defence classes
Kids
Ju-Jitsu
The beginner’s class is the first experience your child will have in the martial arts and we believe this is one of the most important times in your child’s personal development.
The class is to teach the children the basics of kids self-defence and also to teach them about themselves and their own capabilities. We aim to build on your child’s self-confidence and encourage the students to work in teams and help each other. The children are also taught how to cope with bullying at school.
Benefits ofmartial arts
There is a wealth of reasons why children should learn a martial art and start reaping the benefits.
Fitness
It gets kids away from their screens and off the sofa and encourages them to be more physically active at the same time as having fun. Learning a martial art is a full-body workout not only for the body but the mind as well!
Targets
Having a competition or grading that the children can aim for helps teach them to set goals in life. Whether they win or not, it helps them deal with either outcome, which will be beneficial in later life.
Respect
Sometimes in the modern day, children find it hard to respect authoritative figures; however, martial arts teaches kids to respect their instructor and each other as they learn the art.
Listening
Listening is key in martial arts, as without listening to the instructor children will be unable to complete the move correctly. It teaches listening on a one-to-one basis as well as in a group, and demonstrating these skills allows children to progress through the belts.
Confidence
When a child masters a new skill it will boost their confidence and give them a real sense of achievement. Working their way up to a Black Belt grading also shows that hard work pays off and gives them something to be confident about.
Teamwork
Practice classes often work in pairs to practise and learn new skills and moves. This not only teaches children to respect one another but to work together to achieve their mutual goal. They’ll soon learn that sometimes two heads are better than one!
Resolution
A common misconception is that martial arts promotes violent behaviour, but in fact it is quite the opposite. Martial arts teaches children peaceful, non-violent conflict-resolution skills and emphasises that physical altercations must be avoided.
Watch the kids syllabus
KIDS
TECHNIQUES
See two important skills from the Kids Ju-Jitsu programme: learning to fall safely and completing a controlled leg throw with a finishing lock.
Life on the mat
KIDS
IN ACTION
A closer look at our friendly classes, where children learn practical Ju-Jitsu skills, train safely with partners and grow in confidence.
Nothing to lose. Everything to gain.