Martial Arts for Kids

Programs

  • Little Kicks introduces children ages four to kindergarten to the fundamentals of Seido Karate in a safe and nurturing setting.
  • Junior Seido Karate is tailored for children in the first and second grades.
  • Youth Seido Karate is for kids from the third grade to 11 years old.
  • Teen Seido Karate is for adolescents aged 12 to 17 years old. 
  • Camp Kokoro, Thousand Waves' Summer Camp for ages 6 to 10th graders.

Thoughts from Kids

In order to advance in rank at Thousand Waves, both children and adults must write essays reflecting on their experience training in Seido Karate and their understanding of the different aspects of our art. The following quotes and images are taken from children's promotion essays and experiences.

"I am learning karate to protect myself and others and not to start fights or show off. Learning meditation helps me make better choices when I'm angry. I care about myself and I love karate." - Ivan C.

Kyoshi Sarah with
new blue belts!
"Seido is cooler than TV... [I like it
because...] Dad and I can study
something together"

-Julian R.
"I thought, how could I do that?
It looks so hard!! And I was
right, it was hard, but even more
fun! And then I realized that I
can do anything if I just put my
mind to it."

- Gigi S.


Drawing by Emily D.

Do you think karate is cool? Is this something that you learned at the movies or by watching TV? Karate may be more than you think. Karate can help you develop:

An alert mind, open and ready to learn

A strong body, to keep you healthy and feeling good

A non-quitting spirit, to face tough challenges

Good manners, respect and cooperation

Conflict resolution skills

Karate is about being safe, strong, healthy and peaceful, and about making friends!

 For Our Students

Getting Started

You can start learning Seido Karate slowly and safely. The schedule of kid's classes at Thousand Waves allows you to arrange classes according to your own needs.  All of our classes are interchangeable, so you can train at the school on different days each week. You never have to tell us in advance when you are coming. If school or family responsibilities make it impossible to come on a particular day, you can arrange your classes according to your needs.

Our children's classes are arranged by age:

Try a Class

Come as our guest and try a class - for free. If you like it and want to join, we will ask you to make a two-month commitment and to pay two months of dues up front. If you join on the day of your trial class, you will get your $85 registration packet, which includes a uniform, Seido patches, and a one-year membership in the World Seido Karate Organization, for FREE! To sign up for your trial class, please call us at 773-472-7663 or submit the Online Inquiry Form and we will contact you.