Kids Martial Arts in Melbourne
Kids Life Skills Program
Lessons for a happy life, built into every kids class
Life Skills
All our Character Development Programme/Lessons have been built By Dr Warren Guest (PHD Education) and Former Business Analyst and Master Instructor Shihan Craig Guest.
This Very Special programme is the first of its kind and 100% unique to Guests Martial Arts.
This club/dojo has one of, if not the best children's program. Their curriculum has been meticulously developed to ensure your child cultivates values you would find in a traditional dojo, all the while holding on to the reality of current times.
— Andrew S.
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It’s not only the body-confidence and fitness and strength the dojo imparts in their students, but we were stunned at first to learn of the personal development program that runs alongside the children’s classes mat work. Each week the kids take time out and sit in a circle to discuss issues such as dealing with bullies, respect, assertiveness, the benefits of reading and school, etc.
— Aaron S.
Children in Tournaments Good or Bad - Yes or No
We can’t then say …. “Next Saturday there’s a tournament on etc etc ...” And at the tournament guess what happens? The kid who hits the most kids gets the biggest trophy, patted on the back and told well done..........What’s that all about?
At the end of the day, no matter what you are told or how it's sold to you one child is being rewarded for hitting another child, and that's just not what we're about.
My other major problem with tournaments is often when you join a martial arts school that has a tournament focus you're told "It's ok tournaments aren't compulsory".........but guess who gets all the attention, your child or the ones on the tournament fighting team?
Instead of chasing trophies by trudging around to tournament after tournament at a huge financial cost to you, long drives or flights, hotels, restaurants, equipment, start winning and it can be thousands of dollars and international flights !!
Instead of all that our full focus, 100% of the time, is on age appropriate Self Defence based martial arts and helping families be happy and healthy. If that makes sense to you then please consider trying out our free trial classes.
Ninja Stars Martial Arts Classes in Thornbury, Melbourne (Ages 4½ to 7)
View the current Ninja Stars timetable at Guest's Martial Arts in Thornbury, Melbourne. Ninja Stars is a 45 minute Kids Martial Arts programme for ages 4½ to 7, focused on confidence, coordination, and positive behaviour.
New students are welcome. If it is your first class, please arrive 15 minutes early and we will get you set up.
Ninja Stars (4½ to 7) - 45 Minutes
Ninja Stars is our beginner martial arts programme for ages 4½ to 7, focused on confidence, coordination, and listening skills.
5:00 pm
5:00 pm
9:45 am
11:15 am
Ninja Stars Kids Martial Arts Programme
Ninja Stars at Guest's Martial Arts is a Kids Martial Arts programme in Thornbury, Melbourne for children aged 4½ to 7. Classes help children build confidence, coordination, focus, and respectful behaviour in a fun and structured environment.
My young son has been attending Guests Martial Arts for over three years, and it's really helped him with agility and coordination, and increased confidence in his physical abilities. … Lessons include discussions about things like friendships, positive social behaviour, sensible risk taking, and there are also reward programs for reading and good manners.
— Dan P.
Samurai Warriors Timetable (Ages 8 to 10)
Samurai Warriors (8 to 10) - 45 Minutes
Samurai Warriors is designed for ages 8 to 10, building discipline, fitness, and practical Self-Defence awareness.
5:00 pm
5:45 pm
5:45 pm
6:30 pm
5:00 pm
5:45 pm
6:30 pm
9:45 am
10:30 am
Kids Life Skills at a glance
- Part of
- Ninja Stars (4½ to 7) and Samurai Warriors (8 to 10)
- Topics
- Self control, manners, friendship, goal setting, no to bullying, healthy eating, respect, honesty, listening, stranger danger, reading, conflict avoidance
- Developed by
- Dr Warren Guest (PhD Education) and Shihan Craig Guest, with teachers and psychologists
- Tournaments
- None: our focus is self defence and character
- Where
- 272 Dundas St, Thornbury, Melbourne
- Free trial
- 4 free classes plus a free uniform. Book online
Kids Life Skills: common questions
What is the Kids Life Skills program?
A character development program built into our kids martial arts classes. Alongside martial arts, children learn topics such as self control, manners, goal setting, saying no to bullying, honesty, listening skills, stranger danger and healthy eating.
Who developed the Life Skills program?
Dr Warren Guest (PhD Education) and Shihan Craig Guest, with help from school teachers and psychologists. It is unique to Guest’s Martial Arts.
Which classes include Life Skills?
Ninja Stars (ages 4½ to 7) and Samurai Warriors (ages 8 to 10).
How are Life Skills taught?
Each week children take time out to sit in a circle and discuss topics like dealing with bullies, respect, assertiveness and the benefits of reading and school, with reward programs for reading and good manners.
Do your kids compete in tournaments?
No. We teach that it is wrong to hit someone unless they are trying to hurt you, so we focus 100% on age-appropriate self defence based martial arts instead of tournaments.
Can Life Skills help with bullying?
Yes. Saying no to bullying, conflict avoidance and confidence are core topics, and children also learn practical self defence.
How do we start?
Book a free trial: 4 free classes plus a free uniform.
Contact Guest's Martial Arts
Interested in training? Contact us to find out more about our classes or arrange a free trial.
- Phone03 9495 1929
- Emailadmin@guestsmartialarts.com.au
- Address272 Dundas St, Thornbury VIC 3071