Kids & juniors, for parents
Muay Thai for kids aged 5 to 15.
Confidence, discipline and fitness, taught by an experienced coach in a class built for children. This page is written for parents. Everything you'd want to know before booking a trial.
Age groups
Classes by age
Kids · ages 5 to 7
Thursday 4:15pm to 5:15pm. Games, movement, listening skills, basic strikes on pads.
Juniors · ages 8 to 15
Monday 5:15pm and Wednesday 6pm, one hour. Thursday 5:15pm is a younger juniors group for ages 8 to 9. Technique, pad work, fitness and light controlled partner drills. The biggest classes in the gym.
15 and up · Mixed Adults
Some 15 and 16 year olds train in the Mixed Adults class with Gary's say-so and a parent's consent. [CONFIRM rules, and what they do in the sparring section]
Why parents choose it
What kids get out of it
Confidence
Standing up straight, looking people in the eye, speaking up. Parents tell us this first.
Discipline & focus
Structure, respect for the coach, waiting your turn. It carries into school.
Fitness
An hour of moving without a screen in sight.
Friends
A team outside school. Gradings, fun days and [EVENTS].
A typical class
What the hour looks like
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1
Line up & warm up
Bow in, quick games, skipping, stretching.
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2
Technique
Coach teaches one or two moves. Kids drill in the air, then on pads.
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3
Pads & partner work
Hitting pads held by the coach or a partner. Controlled, supervised.
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4
Cool down & awards
Stretch, recap, stickers or stripes for effort. Bow out.
Parent FAQ
Questions parents ask
Do kids hit each other?
[ANSWER: pads and controlled drills; sparring policy by age]
Can I stay and watch?
[ANSWER: viewing area, first sessions]
My child is shy or has additional needs. Will they cope?
[ANSWER]
What if they don't like it?
The trial is free. After that, pay as you go or a monthly plan with no contract.
Are there gradings and what do they cost?
[ANSWER]
What happens in school holidays?
[ANSWER: holiday timetable, camps]
Kids pricing
Same prices as adults
£35, £45 or £50 a month for one, two or three sessions a week, by direct debit. First class free. No joining fee, no contract.
One-to-ones
Private sessions for kids and juniors
With Gary: Muay Thai, fitness, or a mix. Confidence before joining a class, catching up, or extra work before a grading. Price: speak to Gary. Pricing
Timetable
Kids and juniors
Mon, Wed, Thu, straight after school. Inside CrossFit Bristol North, Cheswick Village. See the timetable