Posener's Pankration/MMA and Muay Thai
Phone: (604) 255-5344
Address: 3163 Kingsway Vancouver, BC V5R 5K2
Email: pankration@shaw.ca
At Posener’s Martial Arts, our Kids Martial Arts classes in Vancouver offer a safe, inclusive, and exciting environment where children can learn valuable life skills through martial arts training. With a focus on self-discipline, respect, fitness, and confidence, our program introduces students to the fundamentals of mixed martial arts (MMA) in a supportive and structured setting.
Children's Martial Arts Classes in Vancouver
Our children's MMA program is designed for ages 5–14 and welcomes all skill levels—whether your child is a complete beginner or has previous martial arts experience. Classes are held multiple times per week to accommodate busy family schedules.
Kids who learn martial arts will gain a strong foundation in self-defense and self-awareness techniques, all while having fun, making friends, working on self-esteem, and staying active. From structured drills to partner work and interactive games, we keep the energy high and the learning meaningful.
While our program is MMA-based, we incorporate essential elements from various disciplines to create a well-rounded learning experience.
Children's Kickboxing
Kids learn fundamental kickboxing moves in our MMA classes like striking, blocking, and footwork from the art of Muay Thai. We focus on developing real skills that will help self defense, confidence and be applicable for MMA.
Children's Jiu-jitsu
Our Jiu-Jitsu training in the Kids/Youth MMA class emphasizes offensive and defensive entries to the clinch from striking to takedowns and submissions. On the ground we emphasize submissions, positional control, escapes and some introductions to striking on the ground for self defense. Children will build problem-solving skills and body awareness. The grappling aspect will give them an opportunity to express their energy, which is tremendously beneficial in learning how to deal with resistance, overcoming challenges and developing real skills.
Children's Boxing
Hand-eye coordination, timing, and proper form are at the heart of our boxing component. We teach jabs, hooks, uppercuts and defensive movements to enhance focus and athleticism. Boxing is a component of Muay Thai Kickboxing, and a subsection of our Kids/Youth MMA class.
Children's Wrestling
We introduce takedowns and grappling in a playful, controlled way to develop core strength and improve balance. Kids build resilience and teamwork while learning to stay composed under pressure. The Wrestling component of our Kids/Youth MMA is fundamental and critical for determining where a fight could take place. It is also a great outlet for energy in a positive manner; great for confidence.
What to Expect
Every class at Posener’s Martial Arts in Vancouver follows a consistent structure that keeps kids motivated and engaged:
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Warm-Up & Movement Drills: Improve agility, strength, and body control through dynamic activities.
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Technique Focus: Age-appropriate lessons pulled from various martial arts disciplines.
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Partner or Pad Work: Controlled practice to build real-world application and teamwork.
Our sincere goal is to develop legitimate skills on the mat that can be applied in real life and to concurrently develop character skills that are pervasive positively in all aspects of a Child's life. Our training can be transformative.
Benefits for Your Child Training at POSENER'S PANKRATION
In addition to martial arts skills, there are also mental and character benefits. Respect and confidence are a couple of fundamental skills that a child learns.
Self-Defense Skills
Children gain practical self-protection skills, building awareness, composure, and confidence in real-life situations—an essential benefit for growing up in Vancouver.
Improved Fitness
Martial arts provide a full-body workout. Your child will increase strength, flexibility, and cardiovascular endurance—all while having fun and staying active.
Better Coordination
From balance drills to hand-foot combos, martial arts training sharpens motor skills and body awareness, which supports other sports and day-to-day activities.
Mental Discipline
Classes promote focus, patience, and problem-solving through structured routines and progressive challenges.
Respect for Others
We emphasize traditional martial arts values like courtesy, humility, and teamwork—skills that extend beyond the mat into school and home life.
Confidence & Self-Esteem
By setting goals and achieving new ranks, children build a strong sense of self-worth that stays with them.
Working Towards a Goal
Through belt progression and skill development, kids learn the importance of persistence, responsibility, and goal setting in a supportive setting.
Our goal is to help your child be the best version of themselves.
Equipment
For the first class, your child should wear comfortable athletic clothing (like a T-shirt and shorts, sweat pants or leggings).
Our team will guide you through what’s needed based on your child’s age and experience level.
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