childrens Martial Arts
Martial Arts Classes for Children 11+ in Haslingden
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Our Kids martial arts classes
Our children’s programme builds confidence, self esteem and genuine respect for each other and their new friends with self defence via BJJ, Judo, wrestling and defensive striking. Many of our children can talk a parent through a strategy to safely restrain an attacker with a wall pin and if required, take them to the ground.
YOGA BREATHING TECHNIQUES
After all the excitement of grappling for an hour, we also coach children on breathing techniques at the end of the class. They also know they can use this skill when they need to go to sleep, when they are anxious, as well as when they are training.
HOW SHOULD CHILDREN DEAL WITH BULLIES?
How can they adequately assess the levels of resistance they should use when uncomfortable with a peer or adult, both verbal and non verbal?
Is it is necessary for children to engage in striking each other in the head in order to protect themselves from this happening at the hands of a bully? Many clubs, such as those involved in striking arts such as karate or boxing struggle to coach what is reasonable force because hitting others by definition is volatile in its nature. What may deter one individual may not deter another and others may be seriously injured by a similar blow. Can a child justifiably punch another in the face for name calling? What degree of injury could that inflict? Too often, a well meaning parent or coach may end up giving a child skills inappropriate to the situation and without the responsibilities to go with those skills.
Our approach heavily emphasises grappling so children can confidently control an aggressor through escapes, pins, and controlled restraint. So as well as learning how to defend themselves in all ranges; striking, clinch and ground, they learn vital life skills to help keep them safe, confident and happy for the rest of their lives.
HOW IS SBG Rossendale DIFFERENT?
Unfortunately, sketchy BJJ lineage and questionable coaching is rife in the local area. Please check out clubs with reputable third parties such as the UKBJJA or independent Facebook groups such as the UK BJJ Underground.
SBG is the only world class Mixed Martial Arts and Brazilian Jiu Jitsu organisation in the local area. We don’t have unclear lineage, sketchy associations, or wear Gis or belts that in any way mislead or misrepresent our expertise.
To recap, we are:
- UKBJJA registered, Fully Insured, and DBS checked.
- Glyn Powditch is a 3rd degree Brazilian Jiu Jitsu black belt under 3rd degree Karl Tanswell and, now due to Karl’s untimely passing, under 4th degree Matt Thornton, SBG International President.
- Glyn regularly coaches at SBG’s Camps in the US and U.K., most recently in June 2019.
- Glyn qualified as an SBG MMA instructor back in 2006. He has been training in MMA and BJJ for 20 years.
- Glyn is a a parent to 3. He not only understands what is required at the highest levels technically, he also understands what generally is safe and healthy for children and what is not.
Enroll your child today and watch them:
- Develop valuable life skills like focus, discipline, and resilience
- Gain confidence and self-esteem
- Make new friends and build a supportive community
- Discover the fun and excitement of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu
And if you’re looking to train at the same time as your children, we also offer Simultaneous Adults and Children’s Classes !
Frequently Asked Questions
No, children in our classes can wear comfortable workout training gear so long as it does not have zips nor is anyway dangerous to the child or their training partners. You can buy a gi either from us or online should you wish to. Most do, but some don’t. It is not a priority for us.
We do NOT charge additional fees nor award belts for anything other than performance against a resisting training partner. Our belt system is based on the IBJJF framework.
We are sorry but we do not do any of the above. Our YouTube channel has ample technique videos from our adults class posted daily and there are also some clips from our children’s team posted to the Facebook and YouTube pages. If your child joins us and doesn’t like it, we can credit a pro rata refund less a £30 administration fee. We have yet to have to do this. Once your child is a member, we don’t have parents watching as little good rarely comes of it. You may see parents who are graded assistant instructors within the gym assisting Glyn with the class.
All children that would like to enroll must be 11+.
It depends on a case by case basis. However, at around 14-16, most children are better off in the adults classes.
