Kids, ages 4 to 15
Kickboxing for kids in Barnsley
Striking taught with the same discipline as the mat classes. First session free.
“Highly recommended, fantastic level of coaching for all levels from beginner to advanced.”
What it is
What is kids kickboxing?
Striking with hands and feet, taught on pads. For children that means footwork, coordination and control long before it means power.
They learn to hit a pad properly, to stop when they are told, and to work with a partner who is trusting them.
Two age bands
Find your child's class
Kids Kickboxing runs as one class from four to eleven, with teens training separately. The younger ones work the same footwork and pad drills, pitched to their age.
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4 to 11 years
Juniors
Footwork, pads and control, in a class built for their age.
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12 to 15 years
Teens
Technical, hard work, and somewhere to put the energy.
Ages 4 to 11
Juniors kickboxing
Striking for juniors: footwork, pads and control, taught with the same discipline as the mat classes.
Nobody swings at anybody. The first thing your child learns is how to stand, and the second is how to stop.
It suits the child who has energy the school day does not use, and it suits the quiet one just as well, because a pad does not care how loud you are.
Ages 12 to 15
Teens kickboxing
Technical, hard work, and a place to put the energy. Teens train properly here and are treated accordingly, which for most of them is the part that makes it stick.
They train with the same group every week. People who work hard, show respect and expect the same back. It stops being a session and starts being their team.
What parents notice
What changes
For your child
Control, not aggression
The rule that gets repeated most in a kids striking class is when to stop. Parents tell us it shows up at home before the fitness does.
Coordination that transfers
Footwork, timing and balance are the same skills every other sport asks for. This is an hour of practising them without it feeling like practice.
Something they are good at
Pads give instant feedback. A child who has never been the sporty one can hear themselves getting better, week by week.
We hear these every week
Worried about starting?
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Will it make them aggressive?
The opposite, in our experience. A child who knows what they can do has less to prove.
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Will they get hurt?
Pads and gloves, partners matched by size, no head contact, and a coach on the floor.
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They will not know anyone
New children join every week, and the ones already there were all new once themselves.
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They are quite shy
Striking on pads is one of the easier places to be shy. There is nothing to say and something to do.
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They give things up quickly
Some do. A free session costs nothing and tells you more than another term of wondering.
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Can they do this and Jiu-Jitsu?
Yes, and some do. Ask a coach what a week of both would actually look like before you commit.
My little lad Jacob (8) came at the start of 2022. His confidence and self belief have come on so much since starting. All the staff, instructors and kids are brilliant. It's like a big family.
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What to expect in your child's first session
No surprises, no pressure. Here is how the hour goes.
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Arrive and get settled
You and your child will be welcomed in and shown around. Gloves are provided, so there is nothing to buy first.
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Meet the coach
They will be introduced to the group and started on the basics straight away. Nobody expects them to know anything.
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Get on the pads
They will pair up and work what they have just been shown. This is the part they will talk about in the car.
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Find the right fit
We will walk you through the options. Everything is on this website too, so there is no rush to decide on the spot.
What parents say
Real Google reviews, unedited.
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Nicola CostelloGoogle Review I can't praise the coaches especially professor Tom highly enough.
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Proud FamilyGoogle Review Our little one has been attending here since he turned 4.
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Carla RochaGoogle Review 1st time I've seen my son confident and eager to learn.
Common questions from parents
What should they wear?
Shorts or tracksuit bottoms and a t-shirt, plus a pair of sliders or slip-on shoes so they can get on and off the mat quickly. We provide gloves and pads for the first session.
Is there any head contact?
Not in the kids classes. The work is on pads, and partner drills are controlled and supervised. Nobody in a junior or teen class is hitting anyone in the head.
Can I stay and watch?
Yes. We have a comfortable seating area for parents so you can settle in and watch. Most parents tell us it quickly becomes the highlight of their week.
My child is six. Can they start?
Yes. Kids Kickboxing takes children from four, and the younger ones work the same footwork and pad drills pitched to their age.
If you would rather they started on the mat, our Tiny Champions Jiu-Jitsu class also takes them from four.
There is a free session with your name on it.
Walking in the first time is the hard part. Tell us you are coming and we will handle the rest.
Book their free trial- A coach to look after you
- All equipment provided
- No experience needed
- Nothing to buy before you arrive