Confidence
Children build confidence through small wins, clear coaching and a safe class routine.
Ages 4-6
A positive first step into martial arts.
Mini Martial Arts gives younger children a calm, encouraging introduction to movement, focus and confidence inside a properly coached academy environment.
4.9 · 28+ Google reviewsWhat age can children start? The Mini Martial Arts route is designed for children aged 4-6.
Does my child need experience? No. This is a first-step class built around movement, confidence and listening skills.
First confident steps
warm, patient, parent-friendly
Inside Kids
A class built around small, meaningful wins.
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
Coordination
Movement, balance and body control are developed through age-appropriate drills.
Focus
Students practise listening, turn-taking and following simple instructions.
Positive standards
The class encourages respect, effort and good habits from the start.
Weekly timetable
Class times for kids.
Public timetable
Find a class by day or route.
The regular weekly programme is shown live. Choose a class to book a free first session or ask John about the best place to start.
What to expect
The first step should feel clear.
Parents can expect a welcoming class with clear boundaries, short focused activities and coaching that helps children settle gradually.
Public pages help you choose the right first conversation or class. Once you join, the member academy guides training, progression and practice from inside the platform.
Useful to know
No pressure to already be good
Ask John if unsure
Clear first class guidance
A route after the first month
Kids membership
Choose the training rhythm that fits.
Every Mini Martial Arts membership covers the full weekly timetable for this age group - choose how many classes per week suit your family.
Thank you for your interest - intake is temporarily paused.
Mini Martial Arts has seen overwhelming demand, and to keep every child properly coached John has had to pause new bookings for the moment. This is a good problem to have, but not one we want to solve by spreading John too thin. Get in touch and he'll let you know where things stand and reach out personally as soon as a place opens up.
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Free class
Spaces are coming soon.
Mini Martial Arts is full right now, so free class places are paused alongside bookings. Get in touch and John will let you know as soon as there's room for your child.
No payment, no commitment — just let John know you're interested and he'll reach out personally.
Questions
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