Jr. Leaders Jeet Kune Do – Ages 8 through 13.

Grappling Program of Combat Submission Wrestling & Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, Kali/Silat

Stand up Program of Thai Boxing, Jun Fan/Jeet Kune Do, Wing Chun, Kali / Silat

For the kids who’s interest is more in the punching, kicking, self defense aspect we have 3 classes a week with mixed training in Thai Boxing, Bruce Lee’s Jun Fan / JKD, Boxing, Wing Chun, Kali-Silat.  For those kids who want only grappling or ground work we have an only grappling program containing Personal safety / Self Defense, Combat Submission Wrestling, Brazilian Jiu Jitsu and takedowns from Kali Silat. Or they can have an unlimited classes with mixing both programs. 

Youth programs consist of multiple disciplines including: Thai Boxing, Jun Fan/Jeet Kune Do (Bruce Lee’s art), Brazilian  JiuJitsu, Filipino Martial arts, and personal safety.  Life Lessons are interspersed throughout the children’s training to assist them in understanding their own responsibility in achieving their goals, learning to overcome obstacles, and learn  to make ethical, wise choices in life. With our long term goal being that, this knowledge will aid them in making sound and ethical decisions throughout life.

Rank advancement is dependent upon physical knowledge, behavior (at home, in school, and at the academy) and character. We do not reward bad behavior at home,  school or here at the academy. Unlike some other martial arts schools, kids are not awarded a stripe or belt because they’ve been to 10 classes. Rank is achieved with consistency in class, hard work and patience of working though the need to have a new belt color every couple months. While we want to reward the kids for their work, we also want them to understand that the knowledge is more important than the belt around your waist. Kids are testing everday they walk onto the mat, promotions are done maybe once a year. Limited class size 

FUN, FITNESS, SELF – AWARENESS ALL ROLLED INTO ONE!

SOME OF THE BENEFITS FOR YOUR KIDS AT MARTIN ACADEMY ARE:

1. We work with parents to reinforce the values, discipline and character development to help our children become responsible, productive adults.
2. We teach kids to become Leaders not followers.
3. Education on Fitness and Nutrition.
4. Core strength and Coordination/Balance enhancing drills
5. Listening and concentration building exercises
6. Improve Grades – We like communication on grades / behavior with the parents.

Not only does our program focus on fitness, safety and self defense, but it also provides them with a safe, positive, and respectful environment to experiment with new techniques, and overcome their fears and challenges of trying something new. Learning to deal with disappointment is just as important in this world of instant gratification and thoughts of everyone should get a trophy mentality.

At Martin Academy we stress the importance of technical skill and the everyday values needed to excel in life physically, mentally and socially. Children develop the ability to listen, to learn and to achieve greatness.  

We help them improve their verbal and non-verbal communication skills, plus deal with bullying, anger, stranger danger and deal with negative peer pressure.

Helping children to learn to take responsibility for their actions and that not everything goes as planned. Nothing goes as planned in a street confrontation or dealing with bullies. We emphasize learning a path,  go with the flow and improvise when needed.

Every parent and child at various times has challenges where a little assistance from their martial arts instructor makes a big difference. If there is current issue or challenge with a child we encourage parents to inform us  so that we might address the problem together.

Plus, kids receive encouraging praise and personal rewards while learning to do the right thing, at the right time for the right reason. It starts with the small things like learning to be responsible for  getting your own gear ready to for class  and carrying it in the door. 

We limit the amount of kids on each class. Once those hit the limit there’s a waiting list to join. At this time, with several kids moving up to the adult class we are accepting kids into the Juniors JKD program. 

To learn more about our Little Leaders JKD or Junior Leaders JKD program , please set up a time to come in for a consultation, check out the school and see if MAMA ( Martin Academy Martial Arts) is for you and your child.