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Kids martial arts in Gulf Breeze · Ages 4–13

Youth Self-Defense

Confidence, focus, and practical skills they carry everywhere.

Core’s youth programs combine age-appropriate self-defense with discipline, coordination, respect, and earned progress. Classes are structured, encouraging, and designed for each child’s stage of development.

Junior Self-Defense students ages 8 to 13 together after test day
Real training at Core Martial Arts · Gulf Breeze, FL
WhoAges 4–13
ExperienceNo experience needed
Class lengthAge appropriate
First step2 weeks · $29.99

Choose the right age group

Two programs built for different stages.

Kid Ninjas · Ages 4–8 →

Confidence, coordination, focus, and age-appropriate personal safety for younger children.

Junior Self-Defense · Ages 8–13 →

Practical defensive skills, discipline, awareness, and controlled partner training for growing students.

What you will build

Useful skills.
Measurable progress.

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Kid Ninjas · Ages 4–8

Energetic classes build listening skills, coordination, confidence, foundational movement, and positive classroom habits.

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Juniors · Ages 8–13

Students add practical defensive skills, partner training, discipline, respect, and an earned rank progression.

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Progress that matters

Children learn to work through challenges, follow direction, support classmates, and take pride in earned improvement.

Your first class

Know exactly what to expect.

We will place your child in the correct age group, introduce them to the instructor, and help them participate at a comfortable pace. For Kid Ninjas, Junior Self-Defense, and Hapkido, you may purchase a uniform when you begin your two-week trial or wear a black T-shirt and comfortable workout pants during the trial. A uniform is required once your regular membership begins. Parents are welcome to ask questions before training begins.

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Weekly schedule

Find your training time.

Class availability can change. Use the live calendar for closures, events, and the latest updates.

Youth Self-Defense

Kid Ninjas 4–8 · Monday & Wednesday · 4 PM

Junior Self-Defense 8–13 · Monday & Wednesday · 5 PM

Junior Self-Defense 8–13 · Tuesday & Thursday · 4 PM

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Before your first class

Common questions.

What should I wear?

For Kid Ninjas, Junior Self-Defense, and Hapkido, you may purchase a uniform when you begin your two-week trial or wear a black T-shirt and comfortable workout pants during the trial. A uniform is required once your regular membership begins.

Which program is right for my child?

Kid Ninjas is designed for ages 4–8. Junior Self-Defense is designed for ages 8–13. We can help choose the best fit for an eight-year-old.

What if my child is shy or nervous?

That is common. Instructors help new students enter the class gradually without singling them out or forcing participation.

Is the training safe?

Classes use age-appropriate instruction, controlled partner work, clear rules, and close supervision.

Can parents watch?

Contact us before your visit and we will explain the current observation options and help your child have a successful first class.

Two weeks · $29.99

See if Youth Self-Defense is right for you.

Train in real classes for two weeks for one $29.99 payment and experience the coaching, community, and curriculum for yourself. Select the correct option and continue directly to secure Zen Planner checkout.

Choose your trial

Pick a program and pay securely.

$29.99 is due today. Your two-week trial starts immediately after checkout.

Ages 4–8

Kid Ninjas

Monday · 4 PM · Wednesday · 4 PM

Start Kid Ninjas trial →Parent or guardian: choose “Yes” when Zen Planner asks if you are the participant’s guardian.

Ages 8–13

Junior Self-Defense

Monday & Wednesday · 5 PM · Tuesday & Thursday · 4 PM

Start Junior Self-Defense trial →Parent or guardian: choose “Yes” when Zen Planner asks if you are the participant’s guardian.

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