Fenton Children’s Martial Arts Program
Start with the Children’s Martial Arts Starter Pass. 2 beginner martial arts lessons + a free uniform for kids ages 8-12.
- 2 beginner lessons + free martial arts uniform
- Built for brand-new students ages 8-12
- Build confidence through real skills, goals & progress
- Tour the academy & meet the Fenton instructors
Choose lesson #1 when you claim the pass. We schedule lesson #2 after your child attends. One $19.95 payment covers both lessons and the uniform.
“The coaches have been such a good example and a wonderful influence in their lives.”
Shy, Unmotivated, Easily Frustrated, Or Just Ready For More?
Kids ages 8-12 do not all need the same thing. Some need confidence. Some need a physical outlet. Some need a challenge they cannot instantly quit when it gets hard. Some simply need a positive group where they feel like they belong. Martial arts gives them something real to build.
What Ages 8-12 Build Here
At this age, confidence grows when kids prove something to themselves. The goal is not empty praise. It is helping them become more capable through practice, responsibility, challenge, and real progress.
Earned Confidence
Learn a skill, improve it, and experience the pride that comes from knowing “I worked for that.”
Focus & Follow-Through
Practice staying engaged, remembering steps, accepting coaching, and finishing what they start.
Resilience
Get challenged, make mistakes, adjust, and keep going instead of treating frustration like a stop sign.
Belonging
Train with other kids, work with partners, encourage teammates, and become part of a positive group.
Ages 8-12 Need More Than Something To Do
They are forming stronger opinions about who they are, what they are good at, who their friends are, and whether they can handle hard things. The right activity can give them a place to grow on purpose.
Something They Can Get Good At
Learning real techniques gives kids a skill they can measure, improve, and take genuine pride in.
Goals With A Next Step
Belts, skills, drills, and milestones give kids something meaningful to work toward instead of chasing instant gratification.
A Positive Group To Belong To
Training with peers creates shared goals, teamwork, friendships, and another place where your child can feel known and valued.
See Children’s Martial Arts In Action
See what training actually looks like for ages 8-12: real martial arts skills, active drills, coaching, teamwork, and structured progress.
Children’s Martial Arts
See the program, instructors, training style, and age-appropriate martial arts experience for yourself.
See The Training Environment
Watch kids move, learn, work together, and build confidence in a structured class.
Real Martial Arts. Taught Responsibly.
Parents want their child to learn something legitimate without being thrown into a reckless environment. Beginners learn progressively with control, supervision, and age-appropriate expectations.
Background Checked
Instructors are carefully selected and background checked before working with students.
Padded Training Floors
Professional padded flooring is designed for martial arts training.
Controlled Contact
Kids train with appropriate partners and age-appropriate expectations.
No Hard Sparring For Beginners
New students learn progressively and are never expected to jump into hard sparring.
The Black Belt Success Cycle
One of the best things martial arts can give an 8-12 year old is a repeatable way to approach something hard. We teach students to turn a big goal into actions they can actually take.
Set A Goal
Know what you are trying to accomplish and why it matters.
Make A Plan
Break the goal into specific skills, habits, and next steps.
Use A Coach
Accept instruction, ask questions, and learn from someone who can see what you cannot.
Take Action
Show up, practice, and keep working even when motivation changes.
Review & Adjust
Notice what worked, fix what did not, and keep moving toward the goal.
Coaches Who Expect More And Help Them Get There
Kids ages 8-12 benefit from adults who can challenge them, encourage them, hold clear expectations, and notice their progress. Good coaching matters.
Coach Alexander
InstructorHelps new students feel comfortable, understand what to expect, and build skills at a manageable pace with clear, encouraging instruction.
Coach Faulkner
InstructorGuides first-time students through the fundamentals safely, answers questions, and helps beginners leave each lesson feeling more capable and confident.
See Exactly Where Your Child Will Train
See the Fenton academy, training floor, and entrance before the first lesson so both you and your child know exactly what to expect.
The Front Entrance
Know exactly what to look for when you arrive.
Inside The Academy
A clean, fully equipped space built for martial arts training.
Confidence Built Through Experience
Real confidence is not telling a child they are amazing. It is giving them chances to struggle, improve, contribute, and discover what they are capable of.
Every child starts in a different place. Good coaching gives them room to grow from there.
“This has been a very positive experience for my boys; the life skills they learn are so relevant and useful for all aspects of life. The coaches have been such a good example and a wonderful influence in their lives.”
Parent Questions Before You Reserve
Is this a good fit if my child is shy or not very athletic?
Yes. The beginner experience is built for new students, not kids who already look like martial artists. Confidence and coordination can develop through practice. Your child does not need to arrive with either one.
What if my child gives up easily when something is hard?
That is one reason many parents like martial arts. Students get repeated chances to work on a skill, receive coaching, make adjustments, and experience what happens when they keep going instead of quitting at the first frustration.
Will martial arts help with bullying?
Martial arts can give kids physical skills, awareness, confidence, and practice staying composed. We also reinforce using confident communication, walking away when possible, and getting help from a trusted adult rather than looking for fights.
Will my child be doing hard sparring right away?
No. Beginners learn progressively with age-appropriate expectations and controlled contact. New students are never expected to jump straight into hard sparring.
What is included in the Children’s Martial Arts Starter Pass?
The Starter Pass includes two beginner lessons and a free martial arts uniform. The regular price is $39.95. During our Monthly Special, new students can claim it for $19.95 through month end.
Does my child need any martial arts experience?
No. The beginner lessons are designed for first-time students. Your child will be shown what to do step by step and can learn at a comfortable pace.
What happens after the two beginner lessons?
If your child enjoys the experience, we can explain how the regular Children’s Martial Arts Program works. There is no obligation to enroll.
Still have a question? Call us at (810) 208-0023.
Ready To Give Them Something Real To Build?
Get the Children’s Martial Arts Starter Pass for $19.95 through month end. Choose your child’s first lesson time and come experience the program.
Choose Your Child’s First Lesson Time
Your Children’s Martial Arts Starter Pass includes two beginner lessons + a free uniform. Choose lesson #1 below and complete the $19.95 checkout. We’ll schedule lesson #2 after your child attends.
The current month Children’s Martial Arts Starter Pass special is for new students ages 8-12 through month end. Regular price is $39.95; promotional price is $19.95. One $19.95 payment includes two beginner lessons and a free martial arts uniform. Lesson #2 is scheduled after your child attends lesson #1.
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