KARATE KIDS & TEENS
TINY STRIKERS
(Ages 3–5)
Our Tiny Strikers take their first steps into martial arts through fun and engaging classes that build strong bodies and confident minds. Using games and foundational drills, children learn focus, balance, and body control while discovering the joy of movement.
Beyond physical development, the program introduces values like discipline, respect, and perseverance. Kids begin to understand what it means to work toward a goal, listen to instruction, and celebrate progress while having fun and feeling proud of their achievements.
PROGRAM FOCUS
One of our main goals with our kids & teens programs is to help children stay active, healthy, and socially engaged. Through regular physical activity and teamwork on the mats, we encourage kids to move more, build friendships, and spend less time on screens, developing strong bodies, focused minds, and positive habits for life.
Empowering Kids to Grow Strong, Confident and Healthy with More Exercise and Less Screen Time.
Striking Fundamental Techniques
Learning the building blocks of proper striking
Condition the Body
and Mind
To encourage the development of your child’s ability to listen, focus and put effort into learning
Basic Concepts
and Ideas
Learning respect, to stay safe and assess danger
Teaching body mechanics and control
Train the body to reflexively move and react safely
LITTLE STRIKERS
(Ages 6–9)
In the Little Strikers program, students continue their martial arts journey with greater structure and purpose. Based on the principles of Shotokan and Kyokushin Karate, this stage emphasizes discipline, respect, and leadership as kids start their path toward earning a black belt.
Classes focus on developing body control, coordination, and focus through striking techniques and sparring fundamentals. Students also begin to explore resilience, teamwork, and sportsmanship, learning how to win and lose with confidence and humility.
PROGRAM FOCUS
One of our main goals with our kids & teens programs is to help children stay active, healthy, and socially engaged. Through regular physical activity and teamwork on the mats, we encourage kids to move more, build friendships, and spend less time on screens, developing strong bodies, focused minds, and positive habits for life.
Empowering Kids to Grow Strong, Confident and Healthy with More Exercise and Less Screen Time.
Striking Fundamental Techniques
Based on Kyokushin Karate Concepts and Techniques while also integrating Boxing and Kickboxing principles.
Condition the Body
and Mind
Building mental and physical health, improving mood and self esteem.
Emphasis on Self-defense and Danger Awareness
Learning respect, to stay safe and assess danger.
Teaching body mechanics and control
Focus on developing movements for striking, improve their ability to move better.
JUNIOR STRIKERS
(Ages 10–13)
The Junior Strikers program builds on the foundations of discipline, respect, and leadership while introducing teamwork and cooperation as key elements of training. Students refine their striking techniques, movement, and control as they prepare for more advanced levels of Karate.
In this stage, students begin to experience competitive settings in both in-house and external tournaments. They learn to face challenges with resilience and sportsmanship, developing confidence, self-reflection, and a sense of responsibility that serve them on and off the mats.
PROGRAM FOCUS
One of our main goals with our kids & teens programs is to help children stay active, healthy, and socially engaged. Through regular physical activity and teamwork on the mats, we encourage kids to move more, build friendships, and spend less time on screens, developing strong bodies, focused minds, and positive habits for life.
Empowering Kids to Grow Strong, Confident and Healthy with More Exercise and Less Screen Time.
Striking Fundamental Techniques
Based on Kyokushin Karate Concepts and Techniques while also integrating Boxing and Kickboxing principles.
Condition the Body
and Mind
Building mental and physical health, improving mood and self esteem.
Emphasis on Self-defense and Danger Awareness
Learning respect, to stay safe and assess danger.
Teaching body mechanics and control
Focus on developing movements for striking, improve their ability to move better.
TEEN STRIKERS
(Ages 13-17)
The Teen Strikers program bridges traditional Karate with modern striking arts such as Kickboxing and Boxing. Designed for teens ready to take ownership of their training, it emphasizes respect, discipline, and leadership, helping them become role models within the GFTeam community.
Classes challenge students to grow physically and mentally while developing grit, perseverance, and self-awareness. They learn to set goals, overcome fears, and build the confidence to lead in martial arts and in everyday life.
PROGRAM FOCUS
One of our main goals with our kids & teens programs is to help them stay active, healthy, and socially engaged. Through regular physical activity and teamwork on the mats, we encourage teens to move more, build friendships, and spend less time on screens, developing strong bodies, focused minds, and positive habits for life.
Empowering Teens to Grow Strong, Confident and Healthy with More Exercise and Less Screen Time.
Striking Fundamental & Advanced Techniques
Based on Kyokushin Karate Concepts and Techniques while also integrating Boxing and Kickboxing principles.
Strength and Cardio Conditioning
Building mental and physical health, improving mood and self esteem.
Emphasis on Self-defense
and Danger Awareness
Learning respect, to stay safe and assess danger.
Competitive Strategies
and Sparring
Advanced striking combos and techniques used in both competitive and self-defense environments.
