Category Archives: Kids

Sparring in Kids Class

Posted on September 6, 2025 by Wally

Thursdays is our sparring class for kids. What’s that mean? It means we put on the gloves and the shin guards and we play. We don’t go hard – and that’s not just because it’s kids class. We don’t go … Continue reading →

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Spring Special

Posted on March 28, 2025 by Wally

Got a kid age 6-12 who is itching to try martial arts? Sign up now for only $30 and get unlimited training through 4/30. That’s $130 off our normal monthly rate. In addition, should you choose to sign up after … Continue reading →

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Kick Catching

Posted on January 17, 2025 by Wally

In the fantasyland of martial arts movies, snatching kicks, punches, spears, and swords out of the air is common practice. Unsurprisingly, kids are particularly susceptible to the illusion that plucking strikes out of the air is a thing. It’s completely … Continue reading →

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Fundamentals Class

Posted on January 11, 2025 by Wally

Starting in February, We’ll be running a “fundamentals” kids class for ages 8 and up. It’s on Tuesdays @5pm. There will still be the regular class in the big gym, replete with all the sparring, wrestling, and grappling that the … Continue reading →

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Get the Position, then Break the Structure

Posted on October 21, 2024 by Wally

So you want to do a throw or a takedown? Easy. First, get in a good position, then break your partner’s structure. Okay, so it’s not really that easy, but it can be helpful to have a general sense of … Continue reading →

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