At Modern Martial Arts the main goal of our kids program is PRACTICAL self defense, fitness and fun!
Through rigorious training children gain self confidence, dicipline and motivation. Not only do they learn to set goals, but they learn to reach them as well!
The kids classes are divided into 4 different styles to give them a complete and well rounded foundation.
Although it sounds like learning 4 styles at the same time might be confusing, our program is structured so that each style flows well with the others.
Sunday - Judo. Here the kids learn the effective throws, takedowns, how to fall correctly and the pinning techniques of Judo along with the dicipline, courtesy and respect that comes with most traditional styles. Students wear a gi (Judo Uniform) in the judo class, the techniques taught can easily be applied to someone wearing a jacket
Monday - Kickboxing where they are taught baisc punches, kicks, defense and footwork.
Thursday - Kids MMA (Mixed Martial Arts) class where it all comes together! The punching and kicking from kickboxing, takedowns and controlling positions of wrestling & Judo and the submission holds from the Grappling! In the MMA class students are taught a wide variety of techniques ranging from punching & kicking to defense against pushes, grabs, holds & locks. They also learn to defend themselves on the ground, which is where most fights usually end up.
Friday - Wrestling In this class we cover pure wrestling techniques working on takedowns, reversals and pinning techniques. All of which will help them with balance, coordination and agility.
Kids can actually earn rank in two styles at the same time! They will wear their MMA belt to kickboxing MMA & Grappling and if they stay with Judo they can be registered with the USJA and earn seperate rank in Judo as well.
At the end of every class the students get a chance to spar in that respective style. This helps them understand what it is like to have an attacker try to hit them, and what it takes to defend themself. (Protective equipment is always worn).
At MMA we do not practice fancy, flashy movements, we practice what kids are faced with every day on the playground, at school or in the street. We practice for reality!
