Krav Maga Wellington & Self Defence Training

KIDS (age 7-9) & JUNIOR (age 10-14) CLASS

Starts in 2025

Saturday 9:45am - 10:30am

VENUE: Filipino Community Centre 92 - 94 Cuba St. Petone, Lower Hutt

TERM 1 (25 January - 05 April)

TERM 2 - 2025 (26 April - 28 June)

TERM 3 - 2025 (12 July - 20 September)

TERM 4 - 2025 (11 October - 20 December)

Just as other specific groups have their own unique sections in the Krav Maga world - So do children. Children have their own section because they have specific characteristics such as size, anatomy, psyche, and limited life experience. Children also have specific threats that they have to deal with such as environmental dangers, dealing with bullies (child versus child), and also life threatening danger (assault/kidnapping). Through Krav Maga training, children are taught how to recognize common threats like bullies and kidnappers. The training also aims to improve their self-esteem, build confidence, respect and discipline.

IKMF Kid Krav Maga methods are mostly taught through specialised Krav Maga games. Games help children develop coordination, learn how to follow directions and foster assertiveness. Through Krav Maga games kids are also taught how to avoid confrontation, how to defend themselves, and escape at the earliest opportunity. Kids Krav Maga instructors also openly and cautiously explains attack scenarios that kids may encounter - For example, the difference between being bullied by a classmate or an attempted abduction by an unknown adult. The response to each situation is different and the level of aggression is be proportional to the level of threat.

As children get older, Krav Maga training includes fewer games and resembles the adult curriculum. Children who train Krav Maga learn a lot about commitment and endurance. Krav Maga teaches them to appreciate and be proud of their achievements especially when learning a new technique or when passing their grading test. Children get a sense of their progress as they train. They also slowly realize that no goal is impossible. In the process of Krav Maga training children also get a great work out! Kids are permitted to hit the punching bag, shout out loud, have fun, and perform safely coordinated fight games under the instructor's supervision. In the process of training, children also learn how to de-escalate, remain calm and decide appropriately on when to respond (or when not to respond) using physical force.

PREPAID TERM FEES

$180/child per term *pre-paid before each term, regardless the number of classes a child attends

SIBLING DISCOUNT - Should more than one child from a family enroll, all subsequent children will receive a 10% discount.

Class fees are non-refundable and can be paid via; Bank transfer - Krav Maga Wellington account no. 38-9017-0470157-01 (use your child's fullname as reference) OR via PayPal (pay to info.kmwellington@gmail.com)

STUDENT ATTIRE

$40/black IKMF branded t-shirt (required) and black track pants (or shorts) of your choice

KIDS (age 7-9)

What's are the classes like? Kids classes involve plenty of games that directly translates to self-defence skills. It is very active and lots of fun. We teach kids how to fight but we do not encourage them to be overly aggressive. Combative drills are done on pads only and there is no sparring (but there are 'sparring games'). We also teach kids to posture confidently, use their voice, and to avoid confrontation if possible. We teach kids that fighting back is a last option and we always advice them to seek immediate help from a parent/teacher/police.

JUNIORS (age 10-14)

What's are the classes like? Junior classes involve plenty of games that directly translates to self defence skills. It is very active and lots of fun. Junior techniques start to resemble the adult techniques and they are taught to use mellow as well as controlled aggression. We teach juniors how to fight by striking pads and also by teaching them light and controlled sparring. The use of reasonable use of force based on New Zealand law is introduced at junior class. We also teach them how to posture confidently, use their voice, and to avoid confrontation if possible. We tell Juniors that fighting back is a last option and we always encourage them to seek immediate help from a parent/teacher/police.

Kids & Juniors Krav Maga *Parent / Guardian must register their kids

Parent / Guardian's full name

Parent / Guardian's email address

Parent / Guardian's mobile number

Full name of Child OR Children (include age please)

Do you have a message for us?

Can we use your child's photo for our social media and/or website?

YES
NO (*if NO, we will blur your child's face or any other identifiable marks)

REGISTERING FOR:

2 FREE TRIAL CLASSES for Kids & Junior (attend any term))
2025 TERM 1 ($180)
2025 TERM 2 ($180)
2025 TERM 3 ($180)
2025 TERM 4 ($180)

By submitting your registration, you accept and acknowledge the following:

• I understand that krav maga training has its risks and could result in injury.

• I agree not to hold Krav Maga Wellington, its instructors, or its members legally accountable if my child is injured, or if my child's property is lost or damaged during training.

• I acknowledge that Krav Maga Wellington has the right to refuse training to my child at any point on the basis of safety, harm reduction, and risk minimisation.