Kids Martial Arts Classes (Ages 7–12)
Build Confidence. Boost Focus. Have Fun.
Why Parents Love Our Program
Improved Focus & Discipline
Martial arts teaches children how to concentrate and follow instructions in a fun, encouraging setting.
Confidence from Day One
Students build self-esteem through challenges, goal setting, and celebrating their successes.
Respect & Responsibility
We reinforce the importance of listening, being kind, and showing respect at home, school, and in class.
Positive Role Models
Our instructors lead by example, encouraging students to be their best in every aspect of life.
What to Expect in Class
⚡ Kicks, blocks, and stances
⚡ Self-defense basics
⚡ Leadership and teamwork
⚡ Personal safety and confidence
A Message from Master Palmer
Ready to See the Difference?
Take the first step today:
Karate for Kids will help your child
develop essential skills that they can apply
to all areas of life.
Getting started is easy:
- REDEEM WEB SPECIAL
- SCHEDULE 1ST CLASS
- BEGIN MARTIAL ARTS!
Are you looking for a fitness activity for your child that can also help them succeed in life?
MOM & DAD,
We understand how many challenges you face as a parent, raising a child in the modern world.
Teaching children to know right from wrong is one of the toughest challenges parents have to face.
You want your child to have the tools to succeed in life, but protecting them from peer pressure, bullying and internet predators can make any parent feel overwhelmed with anxiety and stress.
The good news is that at Pride Martial Arts in Parkville, Gladstone, & Smithville, our Karate for Kids program is the perfect companion to help you raise a strong, confident leader, teaching confidence, focus & self-defense skills.
Parenting should not have to be a stressful task you face alone! Let ATA Martial Arts Help You Equip Your Child For Success In The Real World.
ATA KARATE FOR KIDS TEACHES LIFE SKILLS
Positive Mental Attitude
High Goal-Setting
Respect & Self-Confidence
ATA MARTIAL ARTS IS YOUR PARTNER IN PARENTING
We teach the same values you teach at home, in a positive, safe & fun environment.
The foundation of the Karate for Kids curriculum is the education and development of life-skills such as positive mental attitude, high goal setting, perseverance, self-control and confidence.
WHAT MAKES Pride Martial Arts DIFFERENT FROM OTHER KARATE & TAEKWONDO SCHOOLS?
- The country’s largest martial arts organization.
- 130,000 active members & over 1 million students trained since 1969.
- Each instructor has passed an intensive certification process based on 40 years of tradition, research & development.
PARENTS, DID YOU KNOW THAT GROUP ACTIVITIES BENEFIT YOUR CHILD IN A NUMBER OF WAYS...
1 OUT OF 4 KIDS
is a victim of bullying
42.5% OF TEENS
in the US try drugs
25% OF H.S. STUDENTS
fail to graduate on time
DO NOT LET YOUR CHILD BECOME A STATISTIC.
Equip them with the tools to succeed in the real world with ATA Martial Arts.
Since 1969, over one million students have trained in one of the 950 ATA Licensed schools. Our students regularly go on to join Ivy schools and become community leaders. The values they learn during their martial arts journey are the same you teach at home and last a lifetime.
3 WAYS OUR KIDS MARTIAL ARTS CLASSES HELP YOUR CHILD REACH THEIR POTENTIAL:
SOCIAL SKILLS
Social interaction teaches kids how to effectively work as part of a team.
PHYSICAL FITNESS
Martial arts helps improve coordination and is an excellent form of exercise.
BUILD HEALTHY HABITS
Building healthy habits early on can help prevent obesity and diabetes later in life.
AT PRIDE MARTIAL ARTS, IT IS OUR MISSION TO HELP YOU RAISE A CONFIDENT, FOCUSED LEADER WITH THE LIFE-TRANSFORMING EXPERIENCE THAT IS MARTIAL ARTS.
LEARN GOAL-SETTING SKILLS
Belt testing provides an excellent exercise for kids in learning how to set and achieve goals. Their self-esteem will continue to rise with each accomplishment as they watch their hard work pay off.
IMPROVE FOCUS AND SELF-CONTROL
Complex physical activities such as martial arts have proven to strengthen the brain’s neural networks, helping kids improve their focus and self-control. This can be especially beneficial for kids with ADD/ADHD.
A STRONG SENSE OF RESPECT
The traditional nature of martial arts teaches kids respect in their classes, whether they are taking a bow or waiting patiently for the next set of instructions. This sense of respect also helps kids improve their grades, while improving their listening skills at home and in school.
WHAT OTHER PARENTS ARE SAYING:
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Our pre-school program is for ages 4-6, while pre-teen classes are for ages 7-12. Our teen classes are for ages 13-17.
You will receive an email with instructions on how to schedule your first class. One of our instructors will call you, or you may call the school directly.
Our Martial Arts classes’ primary goal is to make sure our students have fun in a playful, safe environment. Come and see a class for yourself – the kids have a blast and our instructors do too.
We offer various membership plans, including discounts for longer ones.
Absolutely not. Although they will learn cool martial arts and self-defense moves, your child will learn how to AVOID fights, not pick them.
No, our classes are a good mix of boys and girls of all fitness levels. Beginners train alongside some of the more experienced kids, helping each other out in a fun team environment.