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Kids karate · Ages 4½ to 7 · Ninja Stars

Karate for 4 and 5 year olds (and 6 and 7 too).

Our first kids karate class. Children learn karate kicks and strikes, rolling and safe falling in a short, structured, game-based class, while building the listening and self-control that carries over to school.

45-minute classesTwice a week recommended · Beginners welcome

Young girl practising a karate guard and strike

Inside a kids karate class

What 45 minutes looks like

  1. 01

    Bow in & warm up

    A respectful start, followed by a structured warm-up.

  2. 02

    Karate skills

    Kicks, hand strikes, evasive footwork, rolls and escapes, taught as drills and games.

  3. 03

    Life Skills circle

    Each class the children sit together to talk about one topic, like honesty or friendship.

  4. 04

    Progress & bow out

    Children are graded at the end of class when they're ready. No fees.

Karate for 4 year olds, karate for 5 year olds and up

What your child learns

On the mat

  • Basic karate strikes and kicks
  • Evasive footwork, taught as drills and games
  • Rolling and safe falling
  • Escapes
  • Coordination and balance

For life

  • Listening and following instructions
  • Working in a group
  • Respect and good manners
  • Resolving conflict without fighting
  • Confidence to try new things
Young karate kids jumping over a foam noodle during a class gameYoung boy holding a karate guardKids practising with bo staffs in karate class

Class times

Karate for ages 4½ to 7: timetable

All classes are 45 minutes. New students should arrive 15 minutes early for their first class.

Book a class
Monday
4:15pmKids karate (Ninja Stars) · 45 minutes
Tuesday
4:15pm
5:00pm
Kids karate (Ninja Stars) · 45 minutes
Wednesday
4:15pmKids karate (Ninja Stars) · 45 minutes
Thursday
4:15pm
5:00pm
Kids karate (Ninja Stars) · 45 minutes
Saturday
9:00am
9:45am
11:15am
12:00pm
Kids karate (Ninja Stars) · 45 minutes

What parents say

Families of our youngest karate kids

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Google Review
My 5YO daughter loves her classes! The timetable is very convenient, offering many options for attendance throughout the week.

— Eva C.

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Google Review
Wonderful teachers and ethos. My girl has been here since she was a wee dot: grown from shy 5 year old to tall brown belt.

— Chris R.

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Google Review
We couldn’t be happier with the care and patience that all of the teachers have with our son. Since we started, we have seen a massive improvement in his motor strength, coordination, and perseverance.

— Bohuslava J.

What comes next: karate for ages 8 to 10When they're ready, children move up to Samurai Warriors, then teen karate at 11. Many train all the way to Black Belt.
Karate for ages 8 to 10

Start with 4 kids karate classes

$19.95 including a karate uniform to keep (valued at $124.95). Credited to membership if you join.

Kids karate in Thornbury

Book a kids karate trial or give us a call, and we'll help you find the best class for your child.

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