Kids Programs
Freestyle Mixed Martial Arts
Ages 4-12
Corte Madera, CA
Build Confidence, Focus, and Physical Fitness in our Positive & Welcoming Dojo
Little Dragons
AGES 4, 5 & 6
Little Dragons earn seven levels of white belt based on attendance (minimum 6 times per month) and on having a good attitude. Every class is lively and energetic, encouraging children to work their hardest to reach their goals.
Schedule
Mon/Wed 3:10-3:40pm & Sat 9-9:30am
OR
Tue/Thu 3:10-3:40pm & Sat 9-9:30am
Little Dragons train 2-3 days per week
Beginner Kids
Ages 6 – 12 years
As a parent, the greatest gift you can give your child is a positive self-image. Couple that with a strong sense of respect, purpose and compassion and you have created a happy child who will not only look out for themselves but others as well. At our dojo, we strive to develop individuals who apply their martial arts lessons to everyday life.
We foster success in children through safe, exciting, fun yet challenging classes geared toward instilling each child with a positive mental focus, an “I can do it” attitude and a genuine love for exercise. Our students build self-confidence, self-discipline, self-defense skills as well as respect for self and others.
We start with basics in boxing, Muay Thai kicks, take downs, elemental BJJ and our Bully Defense Program. Additionally these kids build strength, stability and conditioning through super fun games and drills. Our mental and emotional curriculum centers around four pilars taught through samurai stories: Focus, Motivation, Belief, & Action. At the end of this one year program students test their skills to graduate to the next level and begin more advanced BJJ and learn live kickboxing sparring.
Schedule
Mon/Wed 3:45-4:30pm & Sat 9-9:30am
OR
Mon/Wed 5:25-6:10pm & Sat 9-9:30am
OR
Tue/Thu 3:45-4:30pm & Sat 9-9:30am
Beginner Kids train 2-3 days per week
Testimonials
Lessons for a Lifetime: Dedication, Discipline, Respect, and Hard Work
My three children, ages 10, 12, and 15, started at this dojo a few months after we moved to Marin. After doing a bit of research we contacted PMA.
Our first interactions via email were warm and welcoming, our initial trial class was so fantastic that the kids wanted to join right then and there, and since then, we’ve been going 3 times a week!
This dojo is about dedication, discipline, respect, and hard work. The lessons taught here are ones that our children will carry with them for a lifetime. We feel so incredibly lucky to have such a gem in our community.
Adrineh G
March 2023
Learned Confidence, Self-worth, and How to Speak Up and Defend Themselves
It has been a long time since my kids were at Practical Martial Arts. But this doesn’t disqualify me from giving a review now that the boy is 17 and the girl is 19. They are very confident in themselves, their own self-worth, and their ability to speak up and defend themselves. They learned this from Practical Martial Arts.
Sensei Mike talked to the kids about how and why to defend themselves and others – the concept if “I don’t speak up for others, who will speak for me” and to be role models. My daughter’s experience was exceptionally important – it taught her to be fierce when defending herself, to be comfortable in her body and its ability to balance and navigate any obstruction. We don’t dare pretend sword fight with my daughter, or be near here when she wants to hit us with something, because she was taught to strike hard and throw with all her might. She still does this despite being so far in time away from PMA.
Karen and Mike Valentine are wonderful people and great role models, as are all their staff.
Patrice G
April 2022
Trained my Boys to be Black Belts, Good Citizens and Good Men
My sons entered at a young age. Sensei Mike and his wife Karen, along with a great staff, trained my boys. Sensei trained them not just to their black belt level, but to be good citizens and good men.
Adam W.
November 2023
