Our Philosophy On Self-Defense

We teach what works!

If you see it in class you can use it. martial art training that needs to be functional, realistic and FUN. The training should be easy enough that the students can understand the concepts and actually perform them against a resisting opponent. We will used drills, sparring and rolling to shorten the response time, and allowed the students to effectively applied what they have learn.

L.A. Budo Kids having FUN

Children’s Martial Art classes (3-13 yrs old)

First, our motto is “Play as the Way”. Training must be FUN. Second, we train like “sport” to prepare for “self-defense”.  Kids learn functional martial arts attributes through a curriculum based on structured, directed, play. The goal of in our classes is to instill self-discipline, self-esteem, focus and mutual respect. This is a process and it takes time to accomplish.  But the positive feedback children receive in class is a powerful motivator that can gradually transform their behavior over time. The children’s classes are positive and supportive. The training is attribute as well as performance based.

 

Tiny Ninjas: 3-4 yr. olds: Children between the ages of 3 & 4-years old are in a very distinct growing stage. They are embarking on new discoveries every day and learning how to cope with all of the challenges in everyday life. Their intellect, emotions, physical capabilities, and social competence all are growing at a rapid rate. So fast, that they often overlook what’s important and can hardly tell the difference between right and wrong. That’s where the Tiny Ninjas Program comes into play. Our program was specially designed for the stages of development of 3 & 4-year olds.

In the Tiny Ninjas Program, each child will experience training that targets the skills that they are currently developing; skills such as large and gross motor skills, behavior development, and character development. These skills have been broken down into age-specific exercises, games, activities, and drills that complement their stage of development.

kids karate in Manhattan Beach

Little Ninjas 5-6-year olds: This Program is a preliminary martial arts training course that focuses on building 5 & 6-year olds capabilities; physically, emotionally, socially, and intellectually. Children this age are in a unique growth period in their life. They are refined in their gross motor skills, while establishing a foundation in basic fundamental skills.  In any other sport of activity, all of these 8 skills are important to have. The more exposure to proper development in each of these skills, the better your child will be.

 

Panther Cubs 7-13 yr olds: This class marks the beginning of the child’s journey into the world of martial arts training. Children will be taught the 3 ‘games’ of: stand up, clinch, and ground as well as learning practical self-defense strategies.

Although the children in L.A. Budo’s Panther Kubs Program are starting to learn the same martial art material as the adults they need to be trained in an age-specific manner to reap the full benefits of martial arts training.

Mixed Martial Arts:

 The concept of MMA or Mixed Martial Arts goes back to the 648 B.C. Olympics.  The Ancient Greeks called it Pankration (pan: meaning all and kratos: meaning strength or power).  Is your goal to get in better shape? Do you want to relieve stress or maybe feel more confident? Perhaps you would like to learn a skill that is fun and interesting ? If any or all of these are true then our Teen and Adult Mixed Martial Arts Program is exactly what you are looking for! This class is for anyone who wants functional, athletic and fun training. >>Read More

Muay Thai ( Thai form of kickboxing)

This 1000 year old martial arts system is world-renowned for its simplicity
and effectiveness. You can now learn Muay Thai, the art dubbed “the
science of eight limbs” for its amazing use of hands, legs, knees and
elbows, in these instructional classes for adults and teens only.

It is also an awesome cardio workout!  >>Read More