Confidence
Children build confidence through small wins, clear coaching and a safe class routine.
Ages 4-6
A positive first step into martial arts.
Mini Martial Arts gives younger children a calm, encouraging introduction to movement, focus and confidence inside a properly coached academy environment.
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First confident steps
warm, patient, parent-friendly
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A clear first stepFind the right coached route for your stage.
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Coach-led from day oneJohn confirms the most suitable current session.
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Train in Paisley2 Macdowall Street, with a waiting list while the Mini class is full.
Inside Kids
A class built around small, meaningful wins.
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
Coordination
Movement, balance and body control are developed through age-appropriate drills.
Focus
Students practise listening, turn-taking and following simple instructions.
Positive standards
The class encourages respect, effort and good habits from the start.
Weekly timetable
Class times for kids.
Public timetable
Find a class by day or route.
The regular weekly programme is shown live. Choose a class to book a free first session or ask John about the best place to start.
What to expect
The first step should feel clear.
Parents can expect a welcoming class with clear boundaries, short focused activities and coaching that helps children settle gradually.
Useful to know
No pressure to already be good
Ask John if unsure
Clear first class guidance
A route after the first month
Kids membership
Choose the training rhythm that fits.
Every Mini Martial Arts membership covers the full weekly timetable for this age group - choose how many classes per week suit your family.
Mini Martial Arts is currently full.
Demand is high, so John has paused new paid starts and free taster bookings to make sure every child is properly coached. Leave your email and we will add you to the waiting list, then contact you as soon as a space becomes available.
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Free class
Spaces are coming soon.
Mini Martial Arts is full right now, so paid starts and free taster places are paused. Leave your email for the waiting list and John will let you know as soon as there is room for your child.
No payment or commitment — simply join the waiting list and John will reach out personally when a space opens.
Questions
Kids FAQ
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Kids ages 4–6 · Currently full
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