Martial Arts Classes for 6-9 year olds in Basingstoke
About our Martial Arts and Karate classes for children aged between 6 – 9 years old
- Ages: 6 to 9 (Key Stage 1 and 2)
- Class length: 40 minutes
- After school: Monday, Tuesday and Thursday, 4:45–5:25pm. Wednesday and Friday 4:00-4:40pm.
- Weekends: Saturday and Sunday, 9:45–10:25am
- Where: Shin Gi Tai Martial Arts Academy, Unit A, Daneshill Central, Armstrong Road, Basingstoke RG24 8NU
- Sparring: non contact with safety equipment
- Parents: welcome to stay and watch
- First step: a free taster class, no obligation – book a free taster here or call 01256 364104
Fitness, focus and confidence for 6–9 year olds
Our children today, spend increasing amounts of time sat down using electronic devices of one sort or another. The ramifications of these, are that they are not getting enough regular good quality exercise to keep them fit and healthy.
Children today spend more and more time sitting down with screens, tablets and games consoles. Many aren’t getting the regular, active exercise they need to stay fit and healthy.
Our Young Legends classes give 6 to 9 year olds a fun reason to get off the sofa and moving. Our drills and games are designed so children practise the same skills many times without noticing, because they’re too busy having fun. They get stronger, faster and more coordinated, and build healthy exercise habits that last. Just as importantly, they grow in confidence: they learn to stand tall, speak up and try new things, both on the mats and at school. And yes, it wears them out too!
Self defence is an important skill that we practice, learning how to avoid danger or threats without having to rely on physical skills, although they do have those skills to fall back on, if absolutely necessary. We also educate them on self protection online, with social media and online gaming along with the use of technology. Training with us, children will learn how to deal with the issue of playground bullying and the school’s expectations concerning this.
At this age, it is a good idea to sample many different activities and sports to aid the all-round athletic development of the child. We work together with the children to develop their athletic performance and it’s not unusual to see us practicing Gymnastics skills, Yoga Asanas or athletic skills to help to build a broad base of fundamental skills in kickboxing, close range sparring, throwing and groundwork. This is using skills learnt from Karate, Kung Fu, Chinese Kickboxing and Judo. These Martial Arts have been carefully chosen to provide a strong foundation in the skills necessary to develop as a good Martial Artist and setting them on the path to becoming a Black Belt and beyond that with additional skills and knowledge to become a junior coach.
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Experience a class, meet our professional coaching team and discover whether Shin Gi Tai is right for you. No previous experience is required. There’s absolutely no obligation to join, it’s simply an opportunity to discover whether we’re the right fit for you.
Our Children's Martial Arts classes are split by age
Our Children’s Martial Arts classes in Basingstoke are split by age.
Our Rising Heroes’ class is for 4-6 year olds.
Our Young Legends class is for 6-9 year olds.
The Urban Warriors class is for 10-13 year olds.
Our Cadets class is for Teenagers 14-17 year olds.
We have Children's Kickboxing for 11-16 year olds
Becoming a Martial Artist
Learning to be a good Martial Artist is about far more than just turning up to your classes each week. It’s about developing and learning to have a ‘black belt attitude’, even from your very first lesson.
Developing mental attributes that will help you to succeed in sport, academically and at work is all part and parcel of being a great exponent of the Martial Arts.
Martial Arts for 6–9 Year Olds: Parents' Questions
Here are answers to the questions parents most often ask about our Young Legends classes for 6 to 9 year olds in Basingstoke. If you would like to talk about your child's individual needs, our coaching team will be happy to help.
Is 7 or 8 too late to start martial arts?
Not at all. Many children join Young Legends at 7, 8 or 9 with no experience. Classes are split by age, so beginners train alongside children their own age, and coaches adapt each activity to every child's level.
When are the Young Legends classes?
Young Legends runs 7 days a week. Classes last 40 minutes: Monday, Tuesday and Thursday from 4:45 to 5:25pm, Wednesday and Friday from 4:00 to 4:40pm, and Saturday and Sunday from 9:45 to 10:25am. All classes are at our full-time academy at Daneshill Central, Basingstoke RG24 8NU. See the full timetable.
What martial arts will my child learn?
Young Legends combines skills from Karate, Kung Fu, Chinese Kickboxing and Judo. Children learn kicking and punching, close-range sparring, throws and groundwork. We also use gymnastics, yoga and athletics drills to build all-round strength, speed and flexibility.
Will my child spar, and is it safe?
Yes, this is the age when children start learning to spar safely. A head guard, gumshield and gloves are compulsory, and we recommend foot and shin protectors. Sparring is always supervised by qualified coaches and matched to each child's size and experience. The focus is on control, timing and respect for training partners.
Can martial arts help my child deal with bullying?
Yes. Children learn how to spot and avoid trouble, use their voice and walk away confidently, with physical skills to fall back on only if they really need them. We also talk about staying safe online, on social media and in online games, and what schools expect when bullying happens.
How long does it take to get a black belt?
Most children take 5 to 6 years of regular training to reach black belt. Children who start in Young Legends are usually well on their way by the time they move up to Urban Warriors, where they work towards their black belt.
When does my child move up to Urban Warriors?
Children move up to our Urban Warriors class for 10 to 13 year olds when they turn 10. That opens up more opportunities, including our competition squad, demo team and junior coaching programme.
Is martial arts good for children with ADHD?
Many parents tell us the structure, clear routines and high-energy activities help their child focus. Please talk to us before the free taster so our coaches know how best to support your child.
Can parents stay and watch?
Yes, and we encourage it. We also run regular open weeks when parents and carers can join their children on the mats.
How do we get started?
Book a free taster class online or call 01256 364104. There is no obligation to join.
What our members think
What does the future hold?
Our goal for all our Young Legend Karate classes is to help our members to develop their interpersonal and physical skills over their time in this programme. When the children are ready to move up to our 10 to 13 years age group, this offers a range of additional exciting opportunities for them.
Black belt
Most of the people moving up to the advanced classes are well on their way to earning their Black Belt. This is a culmination of many years of dedicated and focussed training plus disciplined consistent effort from our members. The advanced classes will add those final touches for them to gain this coveted award.
Competitions
If your child would like to test their skills in a competitive environment, to win medals and perhaps win national and international recognition for their skills, we can help them with that dream.
We have a thriving competition squad that competes in Kung Fu and Karate championships. We hold additional weekly training sessions focussed solely on competitions, learning the rules and tactics of the sport.
Coaching
We have a dedicated junior coaching programme here Urban Warriors are taught how to coach others in some detail. They act as great role models for the younger children and as a club we help to grow the next generation of coaches. Our coaching programme STORM team (Special team of Role Models) culminates in a formal Sport England recognised coaching qualification.
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