Kids Martial Arts Classes in San Francisco, CA

In this introductory level class children are introduced to the basics of the martial arts world, from bowing and belt tying, to blocking and breaking. It maintains its playful structure with animal postures, and movement games that hold the child’s attention while simultaneously developing the foundations of martial movements. Children develop listening...

One of PMA’s signature classes, the Family Classes gives parents and kids the unique opportunity to train together, further developing the partnership of parent and child. Each class follows opening and closing tradition while the body of the class explores martial arts foundations, kicks, blocks, punches, stances, while maintaining a playful environment....

Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu is THE BEST non-violent self defense for children and teens. Children learn takedowns, falling, controls, and at the older ages, “tap-outs.” In the day-to-day classes, we take the punching/kicking element out of the equation and focus mainly on grappling. Through demonstration, students learn a series of techniques each day....