Martial arts offers a holistic approach to personal growth, helping children develop physical, mental, and emotional strength. Kids improve their coordination, flexibility, and overall fitness through structured training in a supportive environment. The disciplined practice of martial arts builds not only physical resilience but also instils essential life values like perseverance, patience, and focus.
Beyond physical health, martial arts teach children essential self-defence techniques and situational awareness, boosting their confidence and ensuring they feel secure in different situations. These practices also promote emotional regulation, teaching kids to remain calm under pressure and handle challenges with composure. The sense of accomplishment from mastering new skills nurtures their self-esteem and encourages them to set and achieve personal goals.
At JMA Martial Arts, we’re dedicated to helping children thrive in a safe, inclusive, and encouraging setting. Our expert instructors ensure every child learns at their own pace while maintaining high standards of safety and guidance. Whether building confidence, improving focus, or fostering discipline, JMA Martial Arts is committed to empowering young individuals to become their best selves.
6 Things Children Gain From Martial Arts
Building Strength
At JMA Martial Arts, we create programs to help our members develop strong bodies, fine-tuned motor skills, and physical coordination. We will develop your child’s cardiovascular system and muscular strength and will create a general kind of body awareness that can only be gained from a whole-body method of martial arts training. Training with JMA Martial Arts will help your child be more coordinated, less susceptible to injuries, and more aware of their body and how to use it correctly.
Self Motivation
Children grow by learning to do things for themselves, and at JMA Martial Arts, we love to see our students putting their drink bottles on the shelf, remembering to take them home, learning to tie their own belts and helping other students. We aim to teach students to be self-motivated, practice makes progress, and rewards come with focussed effort. These are all the small steps to a much larger picture; Independence helps grow confidence and strength of character.
Happy Mindset
Effective communication is an important key to living happy lives. At JMA we pride ourselves on demonstrating positive communication, manners and thoughtfulness. We encourage our students to explore their emotions and help them to verbalise how they are feeling. Anger and frustration can often be a mask for fear and anxiety. Helping a student identify if they are feeling anxious, confused or even fearful about a particular situation can be a hugely effective way of empowering kids to deal with their emotions.
Better Performance At School
Research shows that students regularly training in martial arts perform better at school and are more likely to raise their hand in class if they do not understand and are more engaged in classroom activities! Having strong mentors in a positive training environment can also have a huge impact on your child’s ability to adjust to the social pressures of life, not to mention the influence a good role model has on steering students away from negative influences.
Community Spirit
The ethos of Taekwondo is being part of something bigger than the individual. A black belt is not just about the skills and behaviours you learn in the dojang. It is how you apply them in all aspects of your life. It is with this in mind that we encourage our students to demonstrate community mindedness at each belt level. From small gestures such as random acts of kindness from our Little Tigers to large scale community projects from our junior and senior Black Belts. Acts of kindness, environmental education and leadership programs are all part of a JMA Students development and grading syllabus.
Confidence Soars
Nothing can take the place of the security in knowing that your child can defend themselves should the need ever arise…and your own child’s self-confidence in knowing this themselves is immense. “People who continue to practice martial arts for prolonged periods are different from the general populace in these ways: they have a lower level of anxiety; an increased sense of responsibility; they are less likely to be radical; they have an increased level of self-esteem; and they are more socially intelligent.” (Source – Psychology Today, May 1985.)
JMA LEADERSHIP TEAM
Being a leader has nothing to do with power and status and everything to do with how you make people feel around you and if you can benefit their lives in a positive, impactful way, leading by example and always striving for progress.
Our leadership team focuses on positive interaction with others so that our students and coaches will get the most out of their training.
Leadership students are taken through course content and awarded certificates in:
Prevention of Bullying & Harassment, Ethics & Positive Attitude, Health & Vitality, Professionalism, Leadership & Influence, Life skills & Success, Community Service & Philanthropy, personal growth & development, and Customer Service.
Students progressing well through this program are the best candidates for the JMA Martial Arts Instructor Development program.
Participation in the JMA Leadership program is by invitation only. If a student is interested in participating in the program, please register on our contacts page
Parents Want the Best for Their Child
Why? Because the world has changed a lot since you were growing up!
Every parent wants what is best for their children… it is only natural. But as they start to grow up and begin to express themselves, you realise… it may not turn out the way you were expecting!
From the moment they start to say “No”, you know you are in for a bumpy ride.
You want your kids to be well-adjusted and to be happy. As you send them off to school… your fears increase: will they be bullied or be the bully? So much seems to be out of your control.
Parents are often stuck in the middle of the “Damned if I do, damned if I don’t” scenario. Sometimes, it takes someone outside of the family dynamic to reinforce what you are doing.
Martial Arts is not just about fighting!
Children learn respect for adults and each other, confidence, stranger danger, and increased physical fitness. They are a part of a community and given responsibilities that nurture them into responsible, respectful teens and adults.
At JMA Martial Arts, like you, we only want what is best for your child. All parents want their children to have the necessary skills to get them through life.
Most importantly, for those moments, we are not around.
Parents worry if their children will focus on school and carry themselves confidently, taking on life’s challenges head-on.
Parents feel frustrated because of their child:
Lacks Focus or ability to follow instructions well.
Is shy, has low Self Esteem and clings to their parents, particularly when trying new things.
Hates team sports and would rather not play sport at all.
Has been the victim of Bullying and has lost complete Self Confidence & Self Esteem.
Before starting Martial Arts, most parents felt that their children;
- Found it difficult to focus on tasks and finish them.
- We’re not able to stay focused for extended periods of time.
- Were coming home from school upset due to some form of bullying.
- This made the parent feel helpless and unsure of how to handle the situation.
- Their Child’s Self-esteem and Confidence were quite low.
This was a genuine concern for parents, particularly when the child was at school.
Parents are amazed that after a few weeks in Martial Arts, their child is;
- More Confident at school.
- Stays Focused in class and at home.
- Has Improved Coordination.
- Has learnt some Bully Prevention strategies just in case the need arises.
We have created this amazing offer so that every child has the opportunity to try Martial Arts with “no strings attached”.
And….No contracts! Just hit the register now button to start your child on a life changing journey.
Now with two locations
At JMA Martial Arts our mission is to make a positive impact in the lives of our students, their families and the community. We aim to provide a safe space for students to be challenged, grow, set goals and achieve them. Inspiring students to be leaders in their own lives and to live a life of purpose.
We have two state of the art martial art studios located in Joondalup and Alkimos where new members are always made to feel welcome.
