Parents want their kids to feel confident and capable — but today’s world doesn’t always make it easy!
You May be Wondering:
“Does my child have the focus for karate?”
“Will they listen and follow instructions?”
“Will they feel confident in a group setting?”
“Can they handle a more structured class without me?”
These are normal concerns — and exactly what Junior Samurai is designed to support.
Through Junior Samurai, your child will develop:
Focus and listening skills
Confidence, leadership, and self-esteem
Strength, balance, and coordination
Teamwork and group participation skills
Respect, discipline, and beginner karate fundamentals
The Junior Samurai Experience
Classes are designed for 4–6 year olds with safe, fun, and age-appropriate instruction.
Children learn real karate fundamentals, including stances, blocks, strikes, and pad work.
Builds confidence by encouraging independence and steady skill progression.
Getting Started is Simple:
If your child is 4 or 5 years old and requires additional support - Consider our Little Ninja classes
Program Details
This is an 8-week program that requires preregistration. We are creating a community while having a group that attends regularly in order to build upon the skills taught each week.
$120 registration fee covers the 8-week program, introductory video, and karate belt
Karate Foundation & Skills
Junior Samurai students go deeper into stances, blocks, strikes, and footwork, building strong technical foundations. Children develop body awareness, coordination, and discipline while learning age-appropriate karate skills that prepare them for future belt levels.
Confidence, Focus & Goals
This program helps children build confidence through achievable challenges and positive reinforcement. Students practice focus, perseverance, and goal-setting as they work toward stripes, skills, and personal milestones.
Respect, Teamwork & Leadership
Junior Samurai introduces dojo etiquette, respectful communication, and early leadership skills. Students learn how to work with partners, contribute positively to group activities, and support their classmates as part of a friendly martial arts community.
Self-Regulation
Through structured routines, clear expectations, and movement-based activities, students strengthen emotional regulation and self-control. They learn how to manage frustration, follow multi-step instructions, and navigate challenges with patience and resilience.
LKGM Schedule
If the program is full, email us and we will add you to our mailing list for early access to registration for the next series.
Have questions? Feel free to reach out to Sensei Lise by email or on Facebook.
Kids Gotta Move is a registered trademark and is used with permission. The Little Kids Gotta Move in Martial Arts program is based on the Tumbling Together continuum of programs. It is not a therapy program but uses some of the parent strategies and program structure from Tumbling Together and Kids Gotta Move to help teach self-regulation and group participation skills to children. It is an inclusive program for all children.