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Ages 4-6
Mini Martial Arts gives younger children a calm, encouraging introduction to movement, focus and confidence inside a properly coached academy environment.
First confident steps
warm, patient, parent-friendly
Free classes, four-week courses and new memberships for ages 4–6 are on a waiting list. John will contact you when there is space.
Join the Mini waiting listA clear first stepFind the right coached route for your stage.
Coach-led from day oneJohn confirms the most suitable current session.
Train in Paisley2 Macdowall Street, with a waiting list while the Mini class is full.
Inside Kids
For a young child, the first achievement is often not a technique. It is joining in, listening to a coach, trying something unfamiliar and leaving the room proud of what they managed. Mini Martial Arts is shaped around those early wins.
Short activities develop balance, coordination and simple martial arts movement without losing the sense of play children need at this age. Clear routines and patient coaching help them feel secure, while gentle standards around listening, effort and respect give parents something useful to build on beyond the class.
What this route develops
Children build confidence through small wins, clear coaching and a safe class routine.
Movement, balance and body control are developed through age-appropriate drills.
Students practise listening, turn-taking and following simple instructions.
The class encourages respect, effort and good habits from the start.
Grading & progression
Each grade marks progress earned through coached development. The pathway shows the journey ahead, not a technical syllabus or a timetable.
Ages 4–6
A calm, visible pathway of small achievements. Every Mini grade remains a white belt with a coloured stripe.
Grade 01
White
Grade 1: white belt.Grade 02
White / Yellow Stripe
Grade 2: white belt with a yellow stripe.Grade 03
White / Orange Stripe
Grade 3: white belt with a orange stripe.Grade 04
White / Green Stripe
Grade 4: white belt with a green stripe.Grade 05
White / Blue Stripe
Grade 5: white belt with a blue stripe.Grade 06
White / Purple Stripe
Grade 6: white belt with a purple stripe.Grade 07
White / Red Stripe
Grade 7: white belt with a red stripe.Pathway endpoint
Grade 08
White / Black Stripe
Grade 8: white belt with a black stripe.Weekly timetable
What to expect
Parents can expect a welcoming class with clear boundaries, short focused activities and coaching that helps children settle gradually.
Useful to know
Kids membership
Every Mini Martial Arts membership covers the full weekly timetable for this age group - choose how many classes per week suit your family.
Mini Martial Arts is currently full.
Demand is high, so John has paused new paid starts and free taster bookings to make sure every child is properly coached. Leave your email and we will add you to the waiting list, then contact you as soon as a space becomes available.
Related routes
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For primary-age children ready for more structure, coordination and skill development.
Adults - Friday 6:15amStarting from scratch
For adults who want a low-friction first step before work, with structure and no ego.
AdultsAdults at any level
For adults starting fresh, returning after time away, or wanting deeper martial arts training.
Questions
Join the waiting list. John will contact you when there is space.
For more information about these checks, insurance or how we support your child, contact John before your first visit.
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Kids ages 4–6 · Currently full
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