Looking for an activity that builds your child's confidence, discipline, fitness, and social skills all at once? Martial arts ticks every box. It's not about turning your kid into a fighter—it's about giving them tools that'll serve them for life.
Confidence That Comes From Within
There's something special about a kid who knows they can handle themselves. Martial arts builds genuine, earned confidence—not the fragile kind that comes from participation trophies. Every new technique mastered, every belt earned, every challenge overcome adds to their self-belief.
We see it all the time at Double Dose: shy kids who barely make eye contact on day one are leading warm-ups within a few months.
Discipline and Focus
In a world of screens, short attention spans, and instant gratification, martial arts teaches kids to focus, listen, and follow through. Classes have structure: warm-up, technique, drills, cool-down. Kids learn to pay attention, follow instructions, and respect the process.
Parents consistently tell us they notice improvements in their child's behaviour, schoolwork, and ability to concentrate after starting martial arts.
Anti-Bullying and Self-Defence
We don't teach kids to fight—we teach them to defend themselves and, more importantly, to de-escalate situations. Kids who train in martial arts are less likely to be bullied because they carry themselves with confidence. And if they ever need to protect themselves, they have the tools to do so safely.
Physical Fitness (That's Actually Fun)
Getting kids active doesn't have to mean dragging them to athletics or signing them up for a sport they hate. Martial arts is engaging, varied, and fun. Kids improve their coordination, flexibility, strength, and cardiovascular fitness without even realising they're working out.
Respect and Social Skills
Bowing to your coach and training partners, taking turns, encouraging teammates—martial arts is built on respect. Kids learn to be humble in victory and gracious in defeat. They make friends with kids from different schools and backgrounds, building social skills in a supportive environment.
It's for Every Kid
Your child doesn't need to be sporty, coordinated, or tough to start martial arts. We've seen kids with ADHD thrive because the structure suits them. We've seen anxious kids come out of their shells. We've seen uncoordinated kids develop incredible body awareness. Every child can benefit.
Our Kids Program at Double Dose
Our kids classes are run by experienced coaches who genuinely love working with young people. Classes are age-appropriate, safe, and structured to keep kids engaged while building real skills. We focus on fun first—because if kids enjoy it, they'll keep coming back, and that's when the real growth happens.