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Rated 4.2/5 by happy customers
Growing Kids Face New Challenges. The Right Environment Can Make a Difference.
Maybe your child:
Has plenty of energy and needs a positive way to channel it.
Struggles to stay focused or follow through.
Gets frustrated or discouraged when something doesn't come easily.
Could use a little more confidence.
Needs help developing greater discipline and responsibility.
Would benefit from positive role models and a strong peer environment.
Through martial arts, your child can learn to set goals, overcome challenges, develop discipline, and discover just how much they're capable of accomplishing.
Designed for Growing Kids.
Between ages 7 and 12, children are becoming more independent, facing greater expectations, and learning how to navigate new challenges at school, at home, and with their peers.
Build confidence and independence by encouraging children to try new things, make decisions, and recognize their own progress.
Develop focus and responsibility as students learn to follow directions, stay engaged, and take greater ownership of their training.
Learn to work through challenges by practicing perseverance, problem-solving, and the confidence to keep going when something is difficult.
Strengthen respect and self-control while learning to work with others, respond positively to feedback, and grow from mistakes.
Our Junior Martial Arts program provides a positive environment where children can work toward goals, develop new skills, learn from mistakes, and experience the pride that comes from earning their accomplishments.
Build Strength & Coordination
Develop strength, balance, flexibility, and body control through challenging, age-appropriate training.
Improve Focus
Learn to listen, stay focused, follow directions, and give your best effort from start to finish.
Develop Martial Arts Skills
Build a strong foundation of martial arts techniques while learning how to apply skills with control and confidence.
Take on New Challenges
Learn to step outside your comfort zone, keep practicing, and work through challenges without giving up
Build Confidence
Gain confidence by learning new skills, reaching goals, and seeing what you can accomplish through consistent effort.
Grow More Independent
Encourage students to take greater responsibility for their training, choices, effort, and progress.
Build Friendships & Teamwork
Train alongside other students while learning cooperation, encouragement, respect, and how to be a positive teammate.
Develop Positive Habits
Strengthen respect, self-control, responsibility, perseverance, and discipline—habits that carry into school, home, and everyday life.
Confidence
Reaching goals, learning new skills, and overcoming challenges helps students believe in themselves and their abilities.
Focus
Students learn to stay engaged, follow instructions, and give their attention and effort to the task in front of them.
Respect
Training reinforces respect for instructors, teammates, themselves, and the expectations that come with growing independence.
Responsibility
Students learn to take ownership of their effort, choices, behavior, and progress—on the mat and beyond.
Perserverance
Challenges teach students to keep trying, learn from mistakes, and understand that improvement comes through consistent effort.
Self-Control
Students practice managing their actions and emotions while learning to respond to challenges with patience and control.
GOH-DEN
Means Strength
Goh-Den reminds students that true strength comes from determination and hard work. He teaches that size or natural ability doesn't determine what you can accomplish. When you practice, put forth your best effort, and refuse to give up, you can become stronger than you ever thought possible.
JUN-SA
Means Warrior
Jun-Sa represents the spirit of a warrior—courageous, adventurous, and always ready to stand beside his friends. As students grow, they learn that being a warrior isn't about being the toughest person in the room. It's about having the courage to face challenges, make good choices, and keep moving forward.
CHINGU
Means Friend
Chingu represents friendship and being someone others can count on. Students learn the importance of helping their teammates, encouraging others, working together, and building positive relationships—because becoming your best doesn't mean you have to do it alone.
WOO-JUNG
Means Kidness
Woo-Jung represents kindness and putting others before yourself. She encourages students to treat people with respect, show good sportsmanship, help others, and understand that being a strong martial artist also means knowing how to be compassionate.
EUI-RI
Means Loyalty
Eui-Ri represents loyalty, honesty, and responsibility. He encourages students to keep their word, stand by the people who depend on them, make honorable choices, and understand that being a martial artist comes with the responsibility to demonstrate strong character.
JASHIN
Means Confidence
Jashin represents confidence—believing in yourself without needing to put others down. She reminds students that real confidence means being willing to try something new, standing up for what's right, using your abilities responsibly, and helping others feel safe and supported.
STEP 1
Schedule your first Visit
Choose a convenient time for your trial class.
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STEP 2
Meet our Team
We'll introduce you to KMA, learn what you're looking for, and answer your questions.
STEP 3
Experience a Class
Step onto the mat and experience martial arts training firsthand.
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STEP 4
Decide what's Next
Afterward, we'll answer any additional questions and explain your options if you'd like to continue.
FAQs
What ages is Junior Martial Arts for?
Our Junior Martial Arts program is designed for children ages 7–12. Training combines martial arts instruction with opportunities to develop confidence, focus, discipline, self-control, responsibility, and perseverance.
Does my child need to complete Shadow Moogi first?
No. Children can begin Junior Martial Arts without previous Shadow Moogi or martial arts experience. Students who graduate from Shadow Moogi will recognize the continuing Dragon Squad journey, while new students are welcomed and introduced to the program from the beginning.
What is Dragon Squad?
Dragon Squad is GTMA's elementary-age martial arts program and the next stage in the journey after Shadow Moogi. The familiar dragons grow along with the students as training introduces more complex physical skills and more in-depth life lessons.
Does my child need any martial arts experience?
Not at all. Beginners are welcome. Our instructors introduce students to the fundamentals and help them progress according to their age, experience, and ability.
What if my child isn't very athletic?
That's okay. Children begin martial arts with different abilities and experience levels. Training gives students opportunities to gradually improve coordination, balance, strength, flexibility, endurance, and overall physical confidence.
Will my child learn how to defend themselves?
Students develop martial arts skills while also learning awareness, self-control, confidence, respect, and responsible decision-making. The goal isn't to encourage fighting. It's to help children become more capable and confident while understanding the responsibility that comes with their skills.
What happens after the trial?
We'll talk with you and your child about their experience, answer your questions, and explain the available program options and next steps if you'd like to continue.
Didn't find your answer?
Don't hesitate to contact us
Rated 4.2/5 by happy customers
Every Young Martial Artist Starts Somewhere
Ready for Their Next Challenge?
Give your child a positive, structured place to build confidence, develop new skills, and discover what they’re capable of.
No experience is needed. Students progress one step at a time, learning from challenges, reaching new goals, and building confidence along the way.
Every new skill starts with the courage to try.
