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Welcome to Combat Club: Martial Arts for Kids Near You in NYC.
Welcome to Combat Club by KMI – the only life skills and self-defense academy for kids in New York. Established in 2010, Combat Club is the perfect place to teach your kids self-defense, develop their fitness, and ensure they have as much fun as possible.
We’re here to strengthen the mind, body, and character of children and teenagers living in NYC using Krav Maga – the world’s most complete and effective reality-based martial art. Our martial arts classes for kids in Tribeca aren’t about fighting; we’re here to build self-confidence, leadership, fitness, and life skills.
So, if you want to help your child develop into the best version of themselves, come to our studio for a 1-week trial with two free lessons – an introductory class and a beginners class.
Start with an induction class. Choose your day and time.
The only life skills & self-defense What Does a Typical Krav Maga Lesson for Kids Look Like?
Our self-defense classes for kids start with a fun and focused warm-up followed by time learning new skills and techniques. Throughout the 60-minute lesson, our instructors are on hand to help build the principles and soft skills needed to develop Krav Maga skills.
Afterwards, the class ends with a game and summary drill to reinforce all the techniques covered during the lesson.
Your child can always expect a social and supportive environment at Combat Club. We believe our engaging and varied lessons are key to helping students learn and build confidence.
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KMI NYC have classes running throughout the week, every week! Take a look at our timetable to see when our classes are running in our TriBeCa location.
IT ALL STARTS WITH AN INDUCTION.
Our 75 minute induction class is the starting point of your journey to build confidence, strengthen your mental fortitude and develop technical & tactical skills, through our game-changing methods.
KIDS KRAV MAGA
Krav Maga is an Israeli martial art considered the world’s most complete and effective reality-based self-defense system.
It was first developed in the late 1930s by Hungarian-born athlete Imrich Lichtenfield and was later used to train the Israeli Defense Forces in the 1940s.
The words “Krav Maga” means “contact/close combat” in Hebrew, and it draws from multiple disciplines, including boxing, Muay Thai, and wrestling.
It’s an ideal martial art for teaching kids a well-rounded approach to self-defense alongside important life skills. You can learn more about what is Krav Maga by clicking the link to read our guide.
Although Krav Maga is one of the most effective self-defense systems, it’s so much more than a martial art.
Krav Maga training can teach kids how to make decisions in stressful situations and develop values like courage, self-respect, and respect for others.
Around 6.5 million children in the US practise martial arts, making it the third most popular physical activity for children aged 6-12.
So, why do so many kids do martial arts, and what sets Krav Maga apart from the rest?
Here are five great reasons your child should learn Krav Maga this year:
For Fun and Friendship
One of the best ways to teach kids a new skill is to ensure it’s fun.
And in our experience with martial arts, Krav Maga is one of the most fun for kids.
As it’s a varied martial art that uses techniques from several other disciplines, kids constantly learn new and engaging ways to defend themselves.
But more than that, kids will learn life skills to help them develop into confident and competent adults.
Krav Maga is also a great way for children to make friends and have fun with others.
In fact, around two-thirds of teens who participate in martial arts say that sports are an important part of their social life.
Increased Focus and Self-Discipline
Mastering Krav Maga can take time, focus, and hard work.
If you train twice a week (our recommendation), it can take at least 40 months to get to a black belt.
This need for commitment and hard work is a valuable lesson for kids to learn early on.
We teach our students that through dedicated, intense work, all worthwhile goals in life are possible.
Personal growth is at the core of everything we do.
Our programs are designed with the help of experts in self-defense, fitness, education, psychology, and physiology to provide social, physical, emotional, and psychological development.
Your child can learn and improve a variety of skills including:
- – Leadership skills like public speaking.
- – Self-actualization e.g goal attainment.
- – Cognitive skills like problem-solving, creativity, and foresight.
- – Self-esteem like optimism and confidence when dealing with strangers.
- – Social skills like developing friendships and improving teamwork.
- – Personal such as their health, fitness, sleeping schedule, diet, and intuition.
- – Psychological needs, such as developing their perseverance and focus.
Conflict Resolution
While Krav Maga has the reputation of being an aggressive martial art, it’s fundamentally a form of self-defense.
In other words:
It’s about avoiding and resolving conflicts rather than starting them.
We can help kids learn to avoid potentially dangerous situations and defuse conflicts before they escalate.
They’ll also learn practical ways to protect themselves, all in a fun and engaging environment for kids.
More Confidence
Progressing through the ranks of Krav Maga is a challenging feat and can require years of training.
This sense of constant progression and achieving something difficult can hugely benefit a child’s self-esteem and help their mental development.
For many kids, Krav Maga can be the first time in their lives that they’re setting measurable goals for themselves.
Achieving these goals shows them that hard work pays off and gives them the confidence to try new things.
Increased Fitness
Like other martial arts, Krav Maga is a fantastic way to stay physically active and fit.
Around 77% of teens say that participating in martial arts helps to keep them healthy – which is 10% higher than teens who participate in sports other than martial arts.
Fitness is a big part of our Krav Maga lessons, as we help kids develop their cardiovascular health alongside their defensive skills.
Progress through the three grades of Krav Maga can vary depending on fitness levels and training regimen.
For kids with average fitness who train Krav Maga twice a week, we expect at least 48 months to reach a black belt. You can learn more about how long it takes to learn Krav Maga by clicking the link to read our guide.
Our self-defense classes for kids are held at our studio in Tribeca at 281 Broadway, NY 10007.
Yes, we have a required uniform to attend Krav Maga classes at KMI.
This is free for all students with a membership, and you can collect these in person.
You do not need a uniform for your induction classes.
If your child is happy with their lessons, you can join Combat Club with a full membership and get your uniform for free.
Yes, a 10-year-old can learn Krav Maga. Our youth self-defense classes are offered to all children aged 6 to 14.
Depending on their abilities, those aged 14-15 can join the adult class.
Our NYC Krav Maga classes for kids are available 5x a week. They are:
- Mondays at 4.15pm
- Tuesdays at 5.15pm
- Wednesdays at 4.14pm
- Thursdays at 5.15pm
- Saturdays at 9.15am
Yes, we offer a 1-week trial for children, with two free classes available to see if they enjoy themselves.
After this, you can sign up for our monthly membership, where we recommend attending at least 2 classes per week.