Clubs and Classes.

The Martial Arts Place

If you’re looking for an activity that will keep your kids both fit and entertained, The Martial Arts Place in Swiss Cottage runs fun kickboxing programmes with classes both after school and at weekends.

Its Little Monkeys classes are suitable for five-to-seven year olds, and have a well-structured syllabus that includes practical training such as fire and road safety, first aid and stranger awareness, as well as teaching basic martial arts and kickboxing skills.  For eight to 14 year olds, there’s The Martial Arts Place Juniors which focuses on punching, kicking and self-defence. All classes include a grading system that encourages self improvement and allows all the students’ progress to be monitored carefully. For all classes, the emphasis is placed on learning while having fun.

With regular attendance, both Little Monkeys and Juniors can benefit from a number of physical and mental improvements like better eye-hand coordination, concentration and discipline. Both programmes can help children to develop their ability to learn, build up fitness levels and master anti-bullying techniques.

If bullying is an issue that concerns you or your child, there is also a monthly anti-bullying class which will equip children with effective techniques to help address the problem. Russell Cronk, co-founder of The Martial Arts Place, explains that ‘the class has been created in response to parents of our younger students. Some of the children had experienced bulling of some kind while other parents simply wanted their children to have the skills that would stop them from becoming a victim in the first place’

The hour-long class teaches methods that will help diffuse a difficult situation with both verbal and non-verbal techniques. Co-Founder William Lai explains that ‘a child’s confidence and stance alone can help dissolve a situation before it actually flares up and it’s this type of strategy which we are keen to pass on’.

The action-packed class covers self-defence, too, and kids will come away feeling more confident, able to cope in a stressful situation and know where to ask for help if they are being bullied.  

While it might not seem like the most obvious of places to hold a birthday party, with its large soft play space and unique twist on the traditional format, The Martial Arts Place also throws delightfully different kid’s parties.

The birthday girl or boy can invite up to 20 friends (from five-to-eight years old) to join them for one hour of highly-energetic fun and capers. Instructors put the kids through their paces with a session of team games, which include an obstacle course and space hopper races, as well as a chance to spend some time on the punch bags. All the games, while stimulating and exhilarating, are also designed to help the children develop their balance and hand-eye co-ordination, and create team bonding. There’s plenty of room for the children to run around, make loads of noise and let off steam, plus a piñata to smash to smithereens!

All classes at The Martial Arts Place are taught by expert professionals in a safe and friendly environment. All ages and abilities are welcome and there’s a free taster session so your little one can give it a try. If you’d like to learn more about how children can benefit from regular kickboxing lessons, book a free trial lesson or for more information on kids’ parties and anti-bullying courses, then take a look at www.themartialartsplace.com or call on 020 7586 1222.

Little Monkeys and The Martial Arts Place Juniors at the Martial Arts Place in Swiss Cottage is an introduction to kickboxing for children five-years-old and up. Classes are taught by expert professionals in a safe environment and emphasis is placed on learning while having lots and lots of fun.

The classes have a well-structured syllabus that includes practical training such as fire and road safety, first aid and stranger awareness and anti-bullying techniques, as well as teaching basic martial arts and kickboxing skills.

With regular attendance, children benefit from a number of physical and mental improvements like better eye-hand coordination, concentration and discipline. It’s also a great opportunity for them to keep fit and make new friends.

For further information or to book a free trial lesson, go to www.themartialartsplace.com, email info@themartialartsplace.com or call on 020 7586 1222

Little Soccer Stars is a fun and exciting activity programme for children between the ages of 2 and 7 years old.The main aims of the classes are to increase child development and child health through football and fun

The courses use fun football based games and activities to encourage child development and teach important skills such as increased co-ordination, colour recognition, concentration, agility, and numeracy skills. The children will have loads of fun, meet new friends and stay active, this exciting course has it all !

Thursdays -  Highbury 

Fridays - Islington 

Saturdays  -  Stoke Newington 

For further class information please visit www.littlesoccerstars.com or call Danny on 07515684323.