KIDS MARTIAL ARTS

SATURDAYS 10:00AM-11:00AM

Our Kids Martial Arts (Ages 7-11) classes focus on building fitness, discipline, and confidence. These classes provide a fun and safe environment for kids to learn practical self-defence skills, while improving their physical coordination, and developing essential life skills like teamwork, focus, self-control, and respect. Give your child the tools to stay safe from bullies and enroll today.

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WHY PARENTS LOVE OUR PROGRAM

BUILDING CONFIDENCE, DISCIPLINE & SAFE SELF-DEFENSE SKILLS

We intentionally structured our Saturday-only program to deliver maximum value without taking over your family’s entire schedule. By focusing on a single, high-impact session each week, we keep tuition incredibly affordable while completely eliminating the mid-week extracurricular rush. Parents can simply drop their kids off, get their weekend shopping done, or enjoy a quiet coffee knowing they are in great hands. More importantly, this one-day format perfectly matches a child’s maturity level—it prevents extracurricular burnout and ensures they step onto the mat energized, engaged, and excited to learn every single weekend.

DESIGNED FOR BUSY FAMILIES

At Central Combat Sports, our youth curriculum goes far beyond teaching physical martial arts techniques; we focus on developing essential life skills that ensure your child succeeds both on the mat and in the real world. By building confidence, discipline, and safe self-defense skills, our program has become a trusted partner for Windsor Essex families. We provide a comprehensive approach to personal growth that addresses the most common concerns parents face today.

MORE THAN MARTIAL ARTS

When it comes to bully prevention and safe control, we understand that parents want their children to be protected without resorting to violence. That is why our program focuses entirely on Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu and wrestling rather than striking. We empower children with practical, control-based techniques that use leverage over strength to safely neutralize larger threats. By teaching kids how to close the distance and de-escalate situations, they can stay safe without violating strict school zero-tolerance policies.

BULLY PREVENTION & SAFE CONTROL

In today's digital age, getting kids to stay active and away from screens is a massive challenge, which is why we offer screen-free physical fitness disguised entirely as fun. Our grappling classes provide full-body, high-energy exercise that develops core strength, physical agility, and cardiovascular endurance better than almost any other youth sport. By making this physical activity incredibly engaging and exciting, we help lay a strong foundation for your child to maintain a lifetime of healthy, active habits.

SCREEN-FREE PHYSICAL FITNESS

Martial arts requires immense mental presence, resulting in laser focus and significantly better behavior. Through structured listening drills and complex movement combinations, children learn to quiet their minds, block out external distractions, and concentrate fully on their coaches' instructions. This newly developed discipline does not stay in the gym; the enhanced attention span directly translates to the classroom. Parents frequently report better academic performance, increased respect for teachers, and noticeably improved behavior at home.

LASER FOCUS & BETTER BEHAVIOUR

While martial arts can seem like an individual journey, it requires a supportive team to succeed, making it the perfect place for building lifelong social skills. Our mats foster a highly positive, ego-free environment where children learn to collaborate, communicate effectively, and deeply respect their training partners. It is a fantastic setting for kids to overcome shyness, build genuine self-confidence, and forge lasting friendships that are rooted in shared goals, teamwork, and mutual respect.

LIFELONG SOCIAL SKILLS

KIDS MARTIAL ARTS IN WINDSOR

Real Self-Defense, Built on Control

As a parent, you want your child to be confident and capable of handling bullying, but without resorting to violence. That is why our youth curriculum focuses on the most effective grappling martial arts in the world, Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu (BJJ) and Wrestling.

Rather than teaching children to punch or kick—which often violates school zero-tolerance policies and escalates conflicts—we teach your child how to safely close the distance, neutralize a threat, and use leverage to control an attacker. It is a highly effective, non-violent approach to self-defense that keeps everyone safe.

THE 12 CHAMPION CHARACTERISTICS

MONTHLY CERTIFICATE OF EXCELLENCE AWARD

We believe that what happens off the mat is just as important as what happens on it. Our unique 12-month Champion Characteristics Curriculum focuses on a new core value every single month—such as Respect, Perseverance, Integrity, and Teamwork. Students are recognized for demonstrating these traits with our monthly Certificate of Excellence, bridging the gap between martial arts training and everyday character development.

Start your child on their martial arts journey today!

SAFETY IS OUR TOP PRIORITY

Your child’s safety is our absolute top priority. Our coaches cultivate a positive atmosphere where every student is encouraged to do their best. We emphasize clear communication, proper technique, and closely supervised training, ensuring your child can learn, grow, and have fun every time they step onto the mats.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What should my child wear to class?

Shorts or athletic pants, and a t-shirt. No tank tops or clothing with zippers. Fingernails and toenails should be trimmed short. Training is performed barefoot on clean mats.

Why are classes only one day per week on Saturdays?

From our 25 years of experience teaching children, we designed this schedule to provide the most effective and sustainable experience for both students and parents. Training once a week better aligns with a younger student’s maturity level and attention span, keeping them engaged while preventing burnout. Our Saturday-only format is much easier for working families to manage alongside busy weekday routines, allowing us to offer the program at a highly accessible and convenient price. If a family is looking for a more intensive training regimine, private lessons are a great option.

Why focus on grappling only?

We intentionally defer striking instruction until students reach age 16. Children are still developing both the physical capacity and the emotional maturity required to practice striking safely and responsibly. Prior to age 16, our curriculum focuses exclusively on control-based grappling (Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu and Wrestling). This foundation teaches youth how to manage physical conflict through leverage, balance, and restraint—maximizing personal safety on the mats while ensuring they possess the judgment and emotional discipline needed before ever introducing high-impact techniques.