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Ages 4-6
Mini Martial Arts gives younger children a calm, encouraging introduction to movement, focus and confidence inside a properly coached academy environment.
First confident steps
warm, patient, parent-friendly
The £35 monthly membership for one class per week is open. Free tasters and two-class memberships for ages 4–6 remain on a waiting list. A new four-week course in its own Monday class is open now.
New · 10 places only
£39.99
Four Monday classes, 5:45pm to 6:15pm, starting Monday 2 November 2026. A small group of no more than 10 children in a class of its own.
Book the 4-week course£35/month for one class per week, ages 4–6. A parent or guardian completes enrolment. Free tasters and the two-class membership remain on a waiting list.
A clear first stepFind the right coached route for your stage.
Coach-led from day oneJohn confirms the most suitable current session.
Train in Paisley2 Macdowall Street, with a new Monday 5:45pm 4-week course while the regular Mini classes are full.
Inside Kids
For a young child, the first achievement is often not a technique. It is joining in, listening to a coach, trying something unfamiliar and leaving the room proud of what they managed. Mini Martial Arts is shaped around those early wins.
Short activities develop balance, coordination and simple martial arts movement without losing the sense of play children need at this age. Clear routines and patient coaching help them feel secure, while gentle standards around listening, effort and respect give parents something useful to build on beyond the class.
What this route develops
Children build confidence through small wins, clear coaching and a safe class routine.
Movement, balance and body control are developed through age-appropriate drills.
Students practise listening, turn-taking and following simple instructions.
The class encourages respect, effort and good habits from the start.
Grading & progression
Each grade marks progress earned through coached development. The pathway shows the journey ahead, not a technical syllabus or a timetable.
Ages 4–6
A calm, visible pathway of small achievements. Every Mini grade remains a white belt with a coloured stripe.
Grade 01
White
Grade 1: white belt.Grade 02
White / Yellow Stripe
Grade 2: white belt with a yellow stripe.Grade 03
White / Orange Stripe
Grade 3: white belt with a orange stripe.Grade 04
White / Green Stripe
Grade 4: white belt with a green stripe.Grade 05
White / Blue Stripe
Grade 5: white belt with a blue stripe.Grade 06
White / Purple Stripe
Grade 6: white belt with a purple stripe.Grade 07
White / Red Stripe
Grade 7: white belt with a red stripe.Pathway endpoint
Grade 08
White / Black Stripe
Grade 8: white belt with a black stripe.Weekly timetable
What to expect
Parents can expect a welcoming class with clear boundaries, short focused activities and coaching that helps children settle gradually.
Useful to know
Kids membership
Every Mini Martial Arts membership covers the full weekly timetable for this age group - choose how many classes per week suit your family.
Flexible membership
£35/month
A focused option for building one consistent Mini Martial Arts session into each week.
Monthly payment is normally scheduled for the 1st; the academy can approve an individual alternative date. Cancellation requires one full billing month, aligned with your agreed payment date. If you cancel after that date, the next normal monthly payment remains due. Membership terms.
Related routes
Ages 7-10Skill and discipline
For primary-age children ready for more structure, coordination and skill development.
Adults - Friday 6:15amStarting from scratch
For adults who want a low-friction first step before work, with structure and no ego.
AdultsAdults at any level
For adults starting fresh, returning after time away, or wanting deeper martial arts training.
Questions
Join for one class per week at £35/month, or ask John about the other Mini options.
£35/month for one class per week, ages 4–6. A parent or guardian completes enrolment. Free tasters and the two-class membership remain on a waiting list.
New faces. A new space. A big moment for your child. We want you to feel comfortable and informed from the very first visit.
A little reassurance before the first class.John has PVG / Disclosure Scotland checks.
Our coaches are first-aid trained.
John holds insurance for academy activities.
First-class nerves or a question about your child? Talk it through with John, including any questions about our checks, training or insurance.
Not sure where to start?
Find the right programme for your child or teenager. Answer a few straightforward questions and receive a personal recommendation for your first step.
Ages 4–6 · Mondays 5:45pm · 10 places
One class/week membership also available at £35/month.
