Youth/Teen Classes

MACHIDA KARATE YOURTH PROGRAM MORE THAN MARTIAL ARTS – A FOUNDATION FOR LIFE.

As children face new pressures at school and with peers, our Youth Samurai program empowers them with skills that last a lifetime both on and off the mat

• Boost confidence, focus and emotional resilience
• Learn practical self-defense and respectful conflict resolution
• Build strength, flexibility, and healthy fitness habits
• Develop goal-setting skills, and a strong sense of achievement

YOUTH SAMURAI PROGRAM (Ages 7-11)

At Machida Karate New York, students develop confidence, respect and resilience while learning safe, effective self-defense in a positive and supportive environment.

Our youth program helps chilren:

• Grow confident, respectful and resilient, giving them the self-belief to speak up, try new things and handle challenges;
• Learn practical self-defense and positive conflict resolution, promoting smart decision-making and emotional control;
• Improve strength, coordination and overall fitness, supporting healthy energy levels and focus throughout the school day;
• Build focus, discipline and listening skills that directly support classroom learning and following instructions;
• Develop goal-setting habits and perservearence, helping students work toward academic success with confidence and consistency;
• Strengthen leadership and accountability, encouraging positive behavior at school and respect for teachers and peers.

Through structured training and clear expectations, students learn skills that carry beyond the mat- supporting success in school, relationships and everyday life.

TEEN PROGRAM (Ages 12-15)

Our teen program goes far beyond fitness- it’s about building confident, capable young adults. Students learn how to stay safe, push past limits and step into leadership, all while developing habits that last a lifetime.

Teens in this program will:

• Learn practical, real-world self defense skills;
• Improve strength, endurance, coordination and discipline;
• Build focus, responsibility and goal-setting habits;
• Gain confidence, resilience and a positive self-image;
• Form healthy friendships in a supportive, motivating environment.

This is training that prepared teens not just for class- but for life.