BUILD YOUR CHILD’S CONFIDENCE WITH MARTIAL ARTS
Our small, individualized classes allow kids and teens to learn at their own pace and grow their confidence. Our highly skilled instructors will ensure your child feels included, welcomed and valued as they are.
We incorporate the elements of empowerment self-defense into our kids and teen classes, encouraging young people to trust their instincts, leave or get help from a trusted adult if they can, and if given no alternative, to yell or physically fight back if needed to keep themselves safe.
If you aspire for your child to earn a black belt, please note that at Underground Self-Defense we have one standard for black belt – the adult standard. A very small number of exceptional young people have achieved this milestone with us at age 13, but it is much more common to expect this in the later years of high school. Regardless of the rank they achieve, your child will receive a high quality martial arts education here.
We partner with Children’s Long-Term Support (CLTS) to make our classes more accessible for children and youth with disabilities. We are highly experienced supporting children with diagnosed autism and/or ADHD. We employ current best practices in supporting positive behavior and teaching social-emotional skills within our programs. We embrace all forms of diversity at Underground Self-Defense.
KUNG FU KRITTERS (4-7)*
Saturdays 9:30-10am
*Space available! New students can begin at any time.
Kung Fu Kritters helps young kids have fun and feel strong while developing gross motor skills and growth mindset. New students can start any time.
Every two months, we cycle through a new kung fu animal with a special themed belt that will excite your child’s imagination.
Our instructors work with families to decide when the time is right for a child to transition to Kids SKK (age ranges can be flexible).
March/April animal: Tiger. (Orange belt w/ black stripe.) This animal’s coloring sheet here.
KIDS SKK (7-13)
Saturdays 10-11am
NEW in May: Thursdays 4:15-5:15pm
*This program has limited space until May. Please inquire about wait list.
In Kids SKK (7-13), we teach self-defense, forms and sparring and practice the values of respect, self-discipline and self-control.
Students are invited to test for higher belts as they show readiness.
TEEN SKK (13-17)
Wednesdays 5-6pm
Our Teen SKK class provides a developmentally-appropriate bridge to adult classes for our continuing students, and an accessible entry point for middle and high school students wanting to start (or restart) martial arts training.
Teens are welcome to join our Adult SKK classes as well, although we encourage them to participate in the Teen Class as a home base.