Unique dedicated classes from age 3 and up.
Unlike many gyms that combine adults' and children's classes, Sozokan Academy runs dedicated programs for four different age groups, so each child gets the best possible opportunity to learn. We emphasise quality martial arts education even at the youngest levels, so you can be sure your kids are developing real skills, not just belts.
Tiger Cubs is a special program for children aged 3 to 6 years. These are short classes that mix martial arts with games, fitness, stranger danger, personal safety, body coordination and balance drills. They run for about 30 minutes but can go a little longer depending on the group's attention span on the day.
One of the most important aids to learning is routine, so wherever possible we encourage parents to bring their child to at least two sessions a week.
When: Monday & Wednesday at 4.00pm, and Saturdays at 9.00am.
The Warriors program targets the primary-school age group with a selection of martial systems built around fun, self-discipline, sport and self-defence. Students are encouraged to study as many of the styles below as possible. This flexibility and range of styles is unique in Australia.
Throwing, locking, grappling, striking, anti-bullying and multiple-attacker drills, plus fitness and personal safety. Students follow an adult syllabus at a slower pace, so they learn practical self-defence and self-discipline, not just patterns in the air.
When: Monday & Wednesday at 4.30pm, and Saturdays at 10.30am.
A sophisticated ground system, plenty of fun while teaching solid self-defence on the ground. Competition is available locally through to international level.
When: Wednesdays at 5.30pm (with Gi) and Thursdays at 5.30pm (no Gi).
Excellent for cardio fitness, coordination and confidence, suitable for boys and girls.
When: Mondays at 5.30pm and Fridays at 4.30pm.
The national sport of Thailand: kicks, punches, elbows and knees. Protective equipment must be worn for this age group.
When: Thursdays at 4.30pm and Saturdays at 11.30am.
An Olympic sport focused on throwing and some grappling; a great confidence builder.
When: Saturdays at 9.30am (ages 7 to 16).
A defensive system of locking and redirection; suits longer-term, patient learners.
When: Sundays at 9.00am (ages 7+).
Developed specifically for young adults, Martial Teens covers both martial sports and self-defence styles. As with regular schooling, we do not believe a rounded education comes from just one system, so students are encouraged to mix styles, though some choose to focus on one. This flexibility and choice is not available anywhere else in Australia.
Must be attended to be eligible for further boxing training in the 13 to 16 group.
When: Tuesday & Thursday at 5.30pm (ages 13+).
When: Wednesday & Friday at 5.30pm, and Sundays at 10.30am (or 11.30am for beginners).
When: fundamentals Fridays at 6.30pm; classes Tuesdays at 6.30pm, Saturdays at 3.30pm and Sundays at 10.30am; blue belt and above Thursdays at 8.30pm.
When: ages 13 to 16 Tuesdays at 4.30pm; ages 13+ Mondays at 7.30pm.
Students must be attending at minimum Boxing, Judo, Submission Grappling and Muay Thai to join.
When: MMA / no-gi BJJ ages 13+ Wednesdays at 6.30pm and Thursdays at 7.30pm.
The Filipino arts of empty hand, stick and knife. Only available to teenagers who show suitable maturity.
When: beginners Wednesday & Friday at 5.30pm; advanced Mondays at 6.30pm.
When: beginners Tuesday at 7.30pm; intermediate/advanced Saturdays at 3.30pm.
Tell us your child's age and we will recommend the right class. Or call or text Sensei Paul on 0415 232 581.