Martial Arts Classes for 4-6 year olds
About our Martial Arts classes for children
- Ages: 4 to 6 (Reception and Year 1)
- Class length: 40 minutes
- After school: Monday, Tuesday and Thursday, 4:00–4:40pm
- Weekends: Saturday and Sunday, 9:00–9:40am
- Where: Shin Gi Tai Martial Arts Academy, Unit A, Daneshill Central, Armstrong Road, Basingstoke RG24 8NU
- Sparring: none between children at this age
- Parents: welcome to stay and watch
- First step: a free taster class, no obligation – book a free taster here or call 01256 364104
Children’s Development
If your child is between 4 and 6 years old they will have developed their own amazing personality already and are making great progress in developing their physical co-ordination and spatial awareness. They are now becoming more confident of their own abilities and have developed physical and social skills.
Our after school club in Basingstoke will help them to explore their physical literacy and can really help them to blossom, whilst they new skills, both physical and emotional.
In each class, we work on a specific theme with the children to help them to enhance their physical attributes, social and life skills. We have specific topics that we learn together and help them understand in a context that they will appreciate and enjoy.
No matter what sport or activity your child does in the future, the eight skills outlined below will help them to succeed. Just watch any children’s games or activities and the ones who have mastered these skills are the ones that shine and stand out.
Because we split our Martial Arts classes for children by age and also experience, your child will train with other children of their own age group, and not have to be limited or overwhelmed by younger or older children. Each class will accommodate every student’s skills and abilities in a way that is not overly demanding or intimidating. That means more age-specific instruction with better results. This programme is very much focussed on early years and reception years education and moving up to key stage 1 (KS1)
BOOK A FREE TASTER CLASS!
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.
What does a Rising Heroes class look like?
Our class for 4 – 6 year olds focus on fun learning and physical skill development. At this age, our main focus is how children move. We help them understand where their body is and how to control it. Can they stand on one leg without wobbling? Catch a ball? Run, jump, crawl and change direction safely? These are the building blocks of every sport, often called physical literacy. Punches, kicks and blocks come second. We use games, obstacle courses and play to build coordination, agility and spatial awareness, so children have fun while they learn valuable Martial Arts skills.
Our coaches are specialists in working with young children to help them develop fundamental gross movement skills along with their Martial Arts movements. This helps them to learn the physical literacy to play any sports.
There’s lots of physical games that the children ‘play.’ In fact, they’re physical dexterity skills we’ve hidden amongst a game. They’ll practice learning to fall safely, blocks for self defence, often using pool noodles to help them to learn timing, distance and speed of reaction.
Our Children's Martial Arts classes are split by age
Our Children’s Martial Arts classes in Basingstoke are split by age. 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
If your child needs to improve in the following areas, this programme is ideal.
Martial Arts for 4–6 Year Olds: Parents' Questions
Here are answers to the questions parents most often ask about our Rising Heroes classes for 4 to 6 year olds in Basingstoke. If you would like to talk about your child's individual needs, our coaching team will be happy to help.
Can a 4 year old do martial arts?
Yes. Our Rising Heroes class is built for 4 to 6 year olds. Classes last 40 minutes and use games to teach focus, balance, coordination and self-control. Children train only with others their own age.
What is the best martial art for a 4 to 6 year old?
At this age the coaching matters more than the style. Look for classes made only for young children, short sessions, lots of games and no sparring between children. Rising Heroes uses martial arts basics to build the movement skills and listening skills children need in school and in every sport.
When are the Rising Heroes classes?
Monday, Tuesday and Thursday from 4:00 to 4:40pm, and Saturday and Sunday from 9:00 to 9:40am, at our full-time academy at Daneshill Central, Basingstoke RG24 8NU. See the full timetable.
Will my child spar or get hurt?
Children in Rising Heroes do not spar with each other. They sometimes practise techniques with the coaches using age-appropriate pads and equipment. They also learn how to fall safely. Sparring is introduced, with safety kit, when they move up to Young Legends (6–9).
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.
What should my child wear to the free taster?
Comfortable sports clothes such as a T-shirt and joggers. Children train barefoot. Please bring a water bottle.
My child is 6. Should they join Rising Heroes or Young Legends?
Our coaches decide this at the free taster, based on your child's age, school year and confidence, so they start in the class where they will do best.
Is martial arts good for young children with ADHD or additional needs?
Many parents tell us the structure, short tasks and clear routines help. Talk to us before the taster so the coaches know how best to support your child.
What happens if we miss a class?
Contact the office and they will arrange a catch-up class.
How do we get started?
Book a free taster class online or call 01256 364104. There is no obligation to join.
What our clients think
The Focus of our Martial Arts
The emphasis is less on having 100% technically correct movements, rather on getting the techniques generally right and having fun. At this age children are still developing physical co-ordination and spatial awareness, so fine-tuning is impractical.
The children in this after school club programme do not do any sparring with each other, but occasionally do get to practice with the coaches. We do have a wide range of age appropriate equipment that is regularly used in classes. When the children move to our Martial Arts classes for the 6 to 9 year olds, then they are taught to safely spar.
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