Martial Arts Classes for Toddlers in Perth | Premier Martial Arts Academy

18 MONTHS – 3 years

Perth’s MINI LITTLE CHAMPIONS

Our Perth Martial Arts For Toddlers program, Mini Little Champions, has been designed to introduce toddlers to martial arts classes in Perth from 18 months to 3 years old.

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Toddlers Have Fun Learning Martial Arts in Our Program

Premier Academy classes are designed to be fun but your child will learn real martial arts skills, not just play games! Our motto is “Sweat – Smile – Learn”, and every day our Mini Little Champions classes are divided by age and belt level so your toddler will be guided to become the best they can be.
At Perth’s Premier Martial Arts Academy we believe ALL kids deserve the chance to be Champions!

Our Martial Arts For
Toddlers Program

Our Mini Little Champions program is designed specifically for the way toddlers learn — through play, repetition, and positive reinforcement. Classes are 30 minutes long, kept small with a maximum of 6 students per instructor, and structured around movement, coordination, and social skills. Parents are welcome to watch from our comfortable viewing areas at both Clarkson and Woodvale.

Through regular training in Premier Academy’s martial arts for
Toddlers Program your child will develop:

Confidence and Self-Belief: training in martial arts under the right instructors can give your toddler the sort of real confidence that leads to real self-belief – confident kids are more likely to make a positive start to their school years!
Strength and Flexibility: the toddler years are very important when it comes to developing strength and flexibility, and training in martial arts at Premier Academy can give Perth toddlers the foundation they need to enjoy all other physical activities.
Coordination and Body Awareness: the importance of these two attributes cannot be underestimated and has been shown by many studies to be of fundamental importance in a toddler sorting out their “handedness” as well as playing a crucial role in early stages of development in reading and writing.
“Stranger Danger” awareness: the Mini Little Champions program at Perth’s Premier Academy helps toddlers to develop their awareness of “strangers” and gives them solid, useable skills to keep safe when their parents are not nearby.
Anti-Bullying skills: toddlers in our Mini Little Champions program are taught to stand up for themselves in a positive and assertive manner – all in a way that is age and situation specific so that your child can feel safe and secure.
Focus and Concentration: probably the attribute that will give your child the best start to school, and the hardest to develop! Fortunately, training in the martial arts gives toddlers the ideal environment to learn to focus on the task at hand and improve their concentration.
Self-Discipline: training in the Mini Little Champions classes at Perth’s Premier Academy gives toddlers the chance to develop their self-discipline as they learn to control their techniques, stay on task and keep their attention focused on the lesson outcomes.

Premier Martial Academy’s Mini Little Champions Program provides the ideal preparation to help your toddler be ready for kindergarten and pre-school. It is an investment in your child’s future that will give them skills and abilities that will last a lifetime.

Try Our Toddler Program — $29.95 Beginner Special

If your toddler is between 18 months and 3 years old, our Mini Little Champions program is the perfect introduction to martial arts. Book our $29.95 Beginner Program for three classes — no obligation.

Frequently Asked Questions about Martial Arts for Toddlers

Is Martial Arts Good For Toddlers?

The short answer is YES! As children grow, they go through different stages of physical and mental development. One of the most crucial stages, which can have far reaching effects in later life, is when children are first beginning to develop their physical strength and coordination. This typically happens from around 18 months to 6 years of age. At Premier Martial Art Academy we offer junior martial arts classes in Perth that are suited to all stages of your child’s development. Our Mini Little Champions classes are designed to help toddlers from 18 months to 3 years learn to move their bodies in a coordinated manner and build a strong athletic foundation for later life.

What Can Martial Arts Teach Toddlers?

Martial arts is the perfect way to make sure that toddlers make the best possible start to life by staying active and learning to love physical activity. On top of that, training in martial arts at Premier Academy builds muscle and increase cardiovascular performance, ensuring that your toddler is fit and healthy. The movements involved in martial arts will challenge and build motor skills, flexibility, reflexes and dexterity, which help develop a toddler’s athleticism. This helps create a good athletic base for toddlers that will help them excel in all other physical activities when they get to school.

On top of the physical skills there are important mental elements that toddlers can learn from training in the martial arts at Perth’s Premier Academy. Through classes in the martial arts, a toddler will learn focus, patience, restraint, and the many qualities that come with discipline. The same level of discipline and focus obtained from practicing martial arts will become a part of their daily lives, providing a valuable foundation for when they start school. Respect is a big part of martial arts and its traditions. Toddlers will learn to be well mannered and respectful not only to their instructors, but towards everyone else as well.

A lack of confidence and self-esteem can be detrimental and plague a toddler for the rest of his or her life. The satisfaction of learning and achieving in martial arts will strengthen a toddler’s self-belief. Martial arts doesn’t just strengthen the body, it strengthens the mind as well. A strong mind is a powerful tool to help toddlers overcome tough times and succeed in all areas of their life.

While martial arts teaches the importance of teamwork, it is also one of the few activities that requires a practitioner to be self-reliant and independent. Learning how to do a technique or progressing to the next level is completely based on the hard work and commitment put in by an individual, giving your toddler the chance to excel when the time comes to be independent.

Finally, toddlers will learn how to defend themselves. One of biggest concerns parents have is that their children would not be able to defend him or herself in times of need (i.e. being bullied). On top of teaching children to avoid trouble altogether, martial arts will also prepare them both mentally and physically to defend themselves should the need ever arise.

My toddler doesn’t like other sports – why will they enjoy Martial Arts?

There are been countless stories of how enrolling kids in martial arts has changed their lives through the many benefits that come with practicing martial arts. These benefits go beyond just keeping them fit and healthy – they provide qualities and life lessons that are undeniably valuable to a growing toddler. Here are nine major benefits that your toddler will get from the Premier Academy Mini Little Champions program: Premier Martial Arts Academy focuses on individual growth, not on team competition. Many toddlers will struggle with the pressure of having to compete with other kids. So traditional sports may not appeal to them. But in martial arts, the focus is on self-improvement. There’s no “letting down the team.”

Does training in the Martial Arts offers concrete, attainable goals for toddlers?

Some toddlers may feel like they never “win” at anything. In martial arts, toddlers work at their own pace. They’re awarded a different coloured belt every time they reach a new skill level. This can boost self-esteem and keep them motivated.

How can a toddler learn something as complex as Martial Arts?

At Perth’s Premier Academy, routines are broken down into manageable chunks. A technique or form in martial arts can have dozens of different movements. But toddlers learn gradually, repeating and adding steps as they go. They learn to anticipate which step comes next and eventually put everything together into fluid movements. All of this gives working memory a workout, but in a way that toddlers find manageable.

How can a toddler learn to concentrate through training in Martial Arts classes?

Perth’s Premier Academy emphasizes self-control and concentration. A technique or form in martial arts can have dozens of different movements. But toddlers learn gradually, repeating and adding steps as they go. They learn to anticipate which step comes next and eventually put everything together into fluid movements. All of this gives working memory a workout, but in a way that toddlers find manageable.

Will training in the Martial Arts improve my toddler’s coordination?

At Perth’s Premier Martial Arts Academy there is a big focus on coordination. The deliberate, repetitive movements of martial arts can help toddlers develop a better feel for their body in space, which can be useful to toddlers who struggle with motor skills. This may also help some toddlers sort out their handedness early, which is proven to be one of the best predictors of early success in reading and writing.

Will my toddler’s behaviour improve through training in the Martial Arts?

The instructors at Premier Academy provide structure and clear expectations for behaviour in all classes. Good martial arts instructors have clear rules and constantly reinforce them. They also emphasize good behaviour both in and out of class. At Perth’s Premier Academy, they will even hold students back from grading if their behaviour outside the Academy is not up to the standard set by their parents!

Will Martial Arts classes make my toddler violent?

Premier Martial Arts Academy provides a safe outlet for excess energy. Contrary to what some might expect, martial arts don’t encourage violent behaviour. In fact, Premier Academy instructors consistently emphasize that fighting is a last resort. At the same time, kicking, punching and wrestling can allow toddlers to work out frustration or anger, while also practicing self-control.

How will toddlers learn respect from Martial Arts training?

The environment at Premier Academy is accepting and communal. Respect is a core value in martial arts. Toddlers are expected to show it for their instructor and their peers. Negativity is not tolerated in class, and students are encouraged to support each other.

What Should I Look For In A Martial Arts Class For Toddlers?

It can be very hard to compare different martial arts schools when looking for where your toddler should train. Premier Academy offers a $29.95 Beginner Program that includes three trial classes and a free uniform — a low-cost, no-obligation way to see if martial arts is right for your toddler. Premier Academy also runs a very popular School Holiday Program during every school break.

A school worth considering will have professional, highly trained instructors who hold black belts recognised beyond the actual martial arts school, such as those certified by Taekwondo’s Kukkiwon in Korea. Also, look for a school that has its own Instructor Training Program, and where all of their instructors have been trained “in house”. All instructors at Premier Academy are Kukkiwon-certified black belts, have been training with the Academy since White Belt, have obtained other qualifications or are currently studying at University or TAFE, and all Premier employees hold valid Working with Children cards.

A key feature to look for is Instructor to student ratios — look for schools that make sure large classes have more than one instructor, especially in beginner’s classes. All toddler classes at Premier Martial Arts Academy have at least one instructor per six students to make sure your child gets the best possible start to their martial arts journey. A comprehensive, age-appropriate curriculum goes hand in hand with good instructors — any martial arts school worth investing your toddler’s time and money in will base their program on students’ mental growth as much as their physical development. At Premier Academy our curriculum for toddlers is divided into phases based on age and experience. Classes should be differentiated by age and experience as this is essential for your child to get the best outcomes from their training. Premier Academy offers over 150 classes a week, all divided by age and belt level to provide the most appropriate training environment for every student, with a clear progression as they get older and more experienced.

All martial arts schools should offer a clean and safe training environment. The training floor should be fully matted, with age-appropriate punching and kicking targets available, plus toilets and changing facilities. Premier Academy’s purpose-built facilities include four fully matted training floors, each equipped with age-appropriate equipment. A good school will also offer flexible membership options ranging from month-to-month arrangements to fixed term memberships, with payment schedules available weekly, fortnightly or monthly. While most schools will ask you to commit to a fixed membership term, this is not something to be wary of — training in martial arts is primarily about commitment.