KIDS MARTIAL ARTS
A program that helps kids ages 6 to 12 build focus, discipline, coordination, and real self-defense skills. We teach kids that true confidence isn't handed to them — it's earned through effort, consistency, and showing up even on the hard days.
BOOK THE FIRST STEP
Tell us who's joining and a day that works, and we'll reach out to confirm — or call us directly at 551-209-9510.
HELPING THEM PRACTICE THE SKILLS FOR EVERYDAY.
You want your child to handle the everyday challenges — focus at school, respect at home, standing up for themselves kindly. We can't promise those come automatically. But the same effort, attention, and responsibility they practice on the mat are the tools they'll reach for off it. We help them build the habit, one class at a time.
CONFIDENCE ISN'T GIVEN. IT'S BUILT.
No one walks in feeling ready. Readiness is what you build, one step at a time, inside a room that expects effort — not perfection.
Start
Begin with beginner-friendly instruction. No experience expected, no judgment — just a clear first move anyone can make.
Practice
Repeat the fundamentals with partners at your level until they start to feel natural instead of awkward.
Get coached
Instructors watch, adjust, and explain why a movement works — and when it doesn't — so you understand, not just copy.
Face a challenge
Take on a manageable drill that stretches your current ability without overwhelming it. Hard enough to matter, not so hard it breaks you.
Improve
Feel the difference between last week and this week. Small wins stack into real skill you can feel under pressure.
Recognize progress
Mark what you earned. Belonging is given the moment you walk in — achievement is something you built, rep by rep.
THE KIDS CURRICULUM
Focus & discipline
Sustained attention, following multi-step instructions, and the habit of finishing what you start.
Practical self-defense
Awareness, boundary-setting, and age-appropriate skills to handle bullying and tough situations.
Coordination & fitness
Strength, agility, and body control that carry into sports and everyday life.
Responsibility
Owning your effort, showing up prepared, and being honest about how hard you tried.
Resilience
Trying again after a miss, keeping your composure, and learning that progress beats perfection.
THREE VALUES WE LIVE BY
The standard isn't a rank or a belt. It's how we train — and how we treat each other. Excellence means effort and attention, not perfection.
Relentless
Take the next step.Progress isn't about being perfect. It's about showing up again after a hard day, a missed technique, or a tough round. Relentless means you keep stepping — one rep, one class, one try at a time.
Integrity
Own your actions.We tell the truth about our effort — to ourselves and our training partners. Integrity means owning mistakes, making them right, and training honestly even when no one is watching.
Excellence
Give your best attention and effort.Excellence isn't perfection. It's the choice to be fully present and give your best effort right now — on the days you feel strong and the days you don't. Attention and effort, repeated, become a standard.
MORE CAPABLE ON THE MAT. MORE CONFIDENT IN LIFE.
We don't promise your child will change overnight. We help them practice the skills — focus, responsibility, resilience — that show up in the moments that matter.
At school
Better focus in class, following directions, and the patience to keep working when a subject is hard.
At home
Taking responsibility, helping without being asked, and being honest about effort.
With friends
Standing up for yourself kindly, handling conflict without escalation, and lifting others up.
REAL TRAINING, REAL GROWTH.
Kids train with others their age at an appropriate ability level. Beginners build a proper foundation before advancing, and every belt is earned — not given. Master Chris Heiser and the team coach each student with attention, honesty, and respect.
Kids Martial Arts · Ages 6–12
Walk-ins welcome. We recommend booking The First Step ahead of time so we can place you in the right class.
| Day | Class Time |
|---|---|
| Monday | 5:10 PM |
| Tuesday | 6:30 PM |
| Wednesday | 4:30 PM |
| Thursday | 5:50 PM |
| Saturday | 9:00 AM |
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
BECOME SOMEONE YOU'RE PROUD TO BE.
Book The First Step for your 6–12 year old — a 45-minute introductory experience with beginner-friendly instruction. No experience needed.