Does my child need experience?

Tell us your child's age and location. The team will tell you whether there is a beginner class for them.

What can a kids class involve?

A class can include lining up, warming up, practicing a movement, partner or pad work, and a game. Classes vary by location.

Which martial arts do you teach?

The class names on the schedule above tell you what runs at each location. Ask the team if you want more detail on one.

Is this the same as the after school program?

Children in the after school block train as part of the afternoon. Classes also run on their own for children who are not in the after school program.

What age can my child start?

Age ranges vary by location. Send your child's age and the team will help you find the right class.

A room of children in white uniforms practicing kicks together on the mats

Kids martial arts

Kids martial arts classes in Northern Virginia

Classes in Fairfax, South Riding, Ashburn, and Purcellville.

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Class times

Kids classes each week

Times can change. Ask the location team if you need to check one.

South Riding

Little LionsMonday, 6:00 PM to 6:45 PM
Young LionsMonday, 6:45 PM to 7:30 PM
Little LionsWednesday, 6:00 PM to 6:45 PM
Young LionsWednesday, 6:45 PM to 7:30 PM
Kids WrestlingThursday, 6:00 PM to 6:45 PM
Little LionsSaturday, 10:00 AM to 10:45 AM
Young LionsSaturday, 11:00 AM to 11:45 AM

Ashburn

Little KidsTuesday, 6:00 PM to 7:00 PM
Bigger KidsTuesday, 7:00 PM to 8:00 PM
Little KidsThursday, 6:00 PM to 7:00 PM
Bigger KidsThursday, 7:00 PM to 8:00 PM
Bigger KidsSaturday, 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM
Little KidsSaturday, 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM

Purcellville

Little Kids BoxingMonday, 6:00 PM to 7:00 PM
Bigger Kids KickboxingMonday, 7:00 PM to 8:00 PM
Little Kids WrestlingWednesday, 6:00 PM to 7:00 PM
Bigger Kids WrestlingWednesday, 7:00 PM to 8:00 PM

Fairfax

Little LionsMonday, 6:00 PM to 7:00 PM
Young LionsTuesday, 6:00 PM to 7:00 PM
Little LionsWednesday, 6:00 PM to 7:00 PM
Young LionsThursday, 6:00 PM to 7:00 PM
Kids No-gi BJJSaturday, 11:00 AM to 12:00 PM

In a class

What children do on the mats

Children warm up, practice movements, work with partners, and finish with a game. Classes vary by location.

Line upA clear start helps the group know what comes first.
Warm upMoving properly before doing anything harder.
DrillOne movement, broken down, repeated, corrected.
Partner workWorking with another child at a controlled pace.
GameA game at the end that uses what they just did.

Two children standing ready at the edge of the mats before a class

What they practice

Four things children practice in class

Children repeat movements, listen to instructions, and work with a partner. Coaches correct them as they go.

Listening the first time and following an instruction.
Repeating a movement after being corrected on it.
Controlling their body when they are tired.
Working with a partner without it turning into a contest.

A group of children in uniform standing together after a class

Two ways in

Martial arts after school or as a separate class

Children in the after school program train before parent pickup. Children who are not in the program can come for a separate class.

How the afternoon works

Questions

Experience, classes, disciplines, and age

Does my child need experience?: Tell us your child's age and location. The team will tell you whether there is a beginner class for them.
What can a kids class involve?: A class can include lining up, warming up, practicing a movement, partner or pad work, and a game. Classes vary by location.
Which martial arts do you teach?: The class names on the schedule above tell you what runs at each location. Ask the team if you want more detail on one.
Is this the same as the after school program?: Children in the after school block train as part of the afternoon. Classes also run on their own for children who are not in the after school program.
What age can my child start?: Age ranges vary by location. Send your child's age and the team will help you find the right class.