Kids Boxing, Kickboxing, Muay Thai Classes in Richmond BC
Kids Boxing, Kickboxing, and Muay Thai Training Program
Beginner Boxing, Kickboxing, & Muay Thai Classes for Kids: Ages 6-13
Art of Kickboxing’s kids classes teach boxing, kickboxing, and Muay Thai for kids, in Richmond, BC, Metro Vancouver for children ages 6-13. These classes are perfect for parents interested in developing their kids’ self-defence and assertiveness skills, along with developing their self-esteem–their confidence to take on everything in life.
Our friendly coaches have a passion for teaching martial arts and self-defence techniques to kids, and ensure each child receives personalized guidance through every session. We focus on age-appropriate professional lessons that are practical for developing self-defence, making our program ideal for developing discipline in young learners and their capability to stand up for themselves.
Your children will learn the fundamentals of boxing, kickboxing, and Muay Thai, while also making new friends, finding a place of belonging, and developing lifelong skills, such as discipline and self-efficacy, which transfer over to your children’s future academic life and careers.
We pro-actively maintain a welcoming environment, free from intimidation, harassment, and bullying, where kids can learn, grow, and be part of a welcoming community.
We have a strict no-sparring policy in our kids classes to ensure complete safety for your children.
Kids Training Program: Pricing
Membership Pricing Plans:
- Month-to-Month Plan: $159.99 /month
- One Class A Week Plan $ 109.99 /Month
- Annual Plan: $1679.88 /year
Class Schedule:
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Juniors (Ages 6–9)
Monday: 4:00 PM – 5:00 PM
Tuesday: 5:00 PM – 6:00 PM (Juniors & Youth 8-13Yrs)
Wednesday: 4:00 PM – 5:00 PM
Thursday: 5:00 PM – 6:00 PM (Juniors & Youth 8-13Yrs)
Friday: 4:00 PM – 5:00 PM
Sunday: 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM (Juniors & Youth) -
Youth (Ages 10–13)
Monday: 5:00 PM – 6:00 PM
Tuesday: 5:00 PM – 6:00 PM (Juniors & Youth 8-13Yrs)
Wednesday: 5:00 PM – 6:00 PM
Thursday: 5:00 PM – 6:00 PM (Juniors & Youth 8-13Yrs)
Friday: 5:00 PM – 6:00 PM
Sunday: 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM (Juniors & Youth) - Class Size: 4-10 Students
- Class Duration: One Hour
- Class Location: 4471 No. 6 Road, Unit #125a, Richmond, B.C.
- How to Enroll: Parents are welcome to text or call 604-805-3382, send us a message on WhatsApp, or visit us in-person during our class hours to enroll their children. We provide one free trial class for kids that want to try out our classes, no commitment!
What to Bring
Gear up for success with these essentials:
- Dress Code: Wearing an Art of Kickboxing branded shirt is mandatory in our kids classes. The purpose of the dress code is to improve focus in class and the feeling of being part of a community. The benefits of a dress code extend to future careers where some workplaces have a dress code or require employees to wear uniforms for professional reasons. Kids can wear any breathable, flexible, comfortable pants, sweatpants, or shorts during class. If parents need additional shirts due to laundry reasons, additional shirts are available for purchase.
- Footwear: Students can train barefoot, with socks, or with clean boxing, kickboxing, Muay Thai, or wrestling shoes. Any casual shoes not specific to boxing, kickboxing, Muay Thai, or wrestling, can be brought to the studio but they must be removed before stepping on the training mats.
- Gear: We provide gloves and shinguards to borrow for the class (but students are welcome to bring their own.)
- Water Bottle: We highly recommend students bring drinkable water with them to class. A water fountain is not currently available at the studio.
Kickboxing Belt System
Kids are awarded with ranked belts through our kickboxing belt system, unique to Art of Kickboxing, which celebrates their discipline in class, their effort, and also their technique proficiency.
Class Structure
Training Details: What to Expect
Our kids classes focus on teaching proper boxing, kickboxing, and Muay Thai techniques from the beginning, including proper stances, footwork, punches, kicks, and defence through engaging drills.
Through these classes children develop lifelong confidence and discipline while learning self-defence and having fun, leaving every class feel more capable to handle any challenges that come their way.
Kids learn self-defence through martial arts, starting with boxing, then kickboxing, and eventually Muay Thai.
Each class session encourages focus, respect, teamwork, and perseverance, building lifelong habits of resilience, focus, and a positive “I can do it!” mindset.
Here’s how we structure our sessions:
Our classes are age-appropriate, split into two age groups:
Juniors (Ages 6-9) and Youth (Ages 10-13).
For kids age 6-9, the classes may include more fun and games to keep children engaged and comfortable.
For kids age 10-13, there’s more emphasis on maintaining proper technique, technique drills, and conditioning, rather than games.
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Group Circle (5-10 Minutes)
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Class Discussion: Start of the class meeting. The purpose of this is to develop social connection and community in the class, while teaching the kids listening skills and patience. Both important for following class instructions. The focus of the day’s class and important information will also be shared here.
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Warm-Up (5–10 Minutes)
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Warm-up Drills: Warm up through mobility exercises which can include ladder drills, lateral shuffles, and light calisthenics.
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Technique & Pad Work (30-40 Minutes)
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Boxing, Kickboxing, & Muay Thai Fundamentals: Kids will learn proper stances, footwork, and core strikes starting from boxing, to kickboxing, and finally Muay Thai:
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Boxing: Boxing stance, footwork, jabs, crosses, hooks, and defensive slips/blocks.
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Kickboxing: Kickboxing stance, footwork, front kicks, roundhouse kicks, and punch-kick combos.
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Muay Thai: Muay Thai stance, footwork, teeps (push kicks), knees, and basic elbow strikes.
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Practice Drills: Kids are guided by experienced coaches in practicing punches, kicks, and combinations. This can include one-on-one pad-work with a coach.
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Skill Technique Progression: Advance from basic strikes to complex kickboxing combos (ex. punch-kick chains) and defensive work for real-world self-defence application.
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- Games (10-15 minutes)
- Fun Activities: Kids are rewarded for their martial arts training with fun games to keep them engaged for the rest of the class.
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Conditioning, Stretching, and Cool-Down (5 Minutes)
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Basic Calisthenics: Kids cool down with light bodyweight exercises.
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Stretching (Occasionally): Static stretches to boost flexibility and reduce soreness.
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FAQS
Frequently Asked Questions
1. How do I enroll my child at Art of Kickboxing?
You can text or call 604-805-3382, message us on WhatsApp, or visit us in person at 4471 No. 6 Road, Unit #125a, Richmond, BC to enroll your children. We provide one free trial class for your children—no commitment required. Just show up ready to learn!
2. Do kids need prior martial arts experience to join?
Not at all! Art of Kickboxing’s classes are designed for complete beginners, so no previous experience in boxing, kickboxing, or Muay Thai is needed. Our coaches have extensive experience in training complete beginners and are very patient and passionate when teaching.
3. Are girls welcome in the program?
Absolutely! Our kids classes are very popular with young girls. Our classes are inclusive and co-ed, and we proactively make sure every child feels respected, safe, and welcomed at our studio. We highly encourage young girls and women to join our classes at Art of Kickboxing. The benefits of our kickboxing classes extend beyond childhood, developing the next generation of women to grow into strong, assertive individuals, capable of defending themselves and others.
4. Can parents watch or stay during class?
Yes! Parents are free to stay and observe the class quietly; however, seating and space is limited due to the studio’s size. This helps your child feel supported while allowing coaches to maintain focus and flow in the session.
5. What if my child is “shy” or anxious about joining?
We completely understand! Our free trial class helps kids ease into the class and see if they like it. For both kids and adults, doing something new and being in a new environment can feel uncomfortable. Our coaches use a warm, non-intimidating approach, and many kids end up loving being in class. Many students of martial arts come from backgrounds where they were anxious or have been victims of bullying in school, and are typically more considerate of the importance of making people feel welcome. We proactively maintain a respectful and bully-free environment, and if a child has an issue with bullying behaviour in class, we take it seriously.
6. Is 1-on-1 personal training available for Kids?
Yes! Private 1-on-1 martial arts training is available for kids. Personal training sessions are perfect for students who need more support with accessibility, or want personalized instruction, accelerated progress, or specific help with techniques. Contact us directly to book a personal training session.
7. How do you handle kids with short attention spans or behavioral challenges?
Kids with short attention spans, behavioral challenges, and developmental conditions are more than welcome to join us. Our coaches are experienced with kids with neurodevelopmental conditions such as autism and ADHD at our studio. Where it can become an issue is if the child is consistently being disrespectful or bullying other children, or if the child’s behaviour negatively affects the learning and training of other students. In this situation, it is unfair for the other students in the class and we must respect their membership fees and time and discuss alternative options for your child such as 1-on-1 personal training sessions.
8. Is Boxing, Kickboxing, and Muay Thai Safe for Kids?
Our kids’ classes feature a strict no-sparring policy, which means your child will not receive any direct physical contact during the class, and the risk of any injury is very low. Other martial arts studios or gyms may have sparring in their classes, which we believe is unsafe for children.
9. What Happens if My Child Misses a Class?
We have no issues with students missing classes, and they can continue with the next class or attend classes when they feel like it. We understand that everyone’s schedules outside of classes may be different, and therefore, there are times when students may be unable to attend class or don’t want to attend class for whatever reason. There’s no need to feel guilty for missing a class, however there may be some key lessons missed, but we’ll try our best to catch the students up.
10. What makes Art of Kickboxing’s Kids Classes stand out in Metro Vancouver?
Our kids’ martial arts classes stand out in Metro Vancouver by providing a 3-in-1: boxing, kickboxing, and Muay Thai lessons in a single program, along with smaller class sizes for effective learning. With small class sizes (4–10 students), each child receives individualized attention from passionate, experienced coaches who focus on building real-world self-defence skills, confidence, and discipline.
Here’s our class schedule & pricing plans. Feel free to contact us for more information.
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Kids Training for Self-Defence and Early Childhood Development
Art of Kickboxing provides self-defence classes for kids, blending the discipline of martial arts with the energy of a supportive community.
Our goal is to equip young learners with boxing and kickboxing skills for self-defence and early childhood development. Whether your child is seeking a unique fitness experience or you’re exploring options for family workouts and group activities, we provide an inclusive environment that welcomes all. Join the Art of Kickboxing family and witness your child’s transformation through the power of kickboxing!
