02 — JUNIOR PROGRAM · AGES 6–8

JUNIORP
ROGRAM

A structured introduction to Judo and Sambo where young athletes begin developing fundamental technique, movement, physical ability, discipline, and confidence.

AGES 6–8
BEGINNER–DEVELOPING
~60 MIN
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ABOUT THE PROGRAM

BUILDING STRONG
FOUNDATIONS

The Junior Program is designed for children ages 6–8 who are ready to move from general movement development into more structured Judo and Sambo training.At this stage, athletes begin learning fundamental techniques while continuing to develop coordination, balance, agility, strength, and body control.Classes introduce proper falling techniques, gripping, movement, basic throws, groundwork, partner exercises, and controlled training situations. Practical self-defense principles are naturally integrated into regular training rather than taught as a separate program.Training remains engaging and age-appropriate, but children gradually learn greater concentration, discipline, responsibility, and respect for their training partners.

6–8
AGE
~60 MIN
CLASS LENGTH
ALL LEVELS
EXPERIENCE
JUDO + SAMBO
DISCIPLINEs
INSIDE A CLASS

LEARNING THE FUNDAMENTALS.

Junior classes combine technical instruction, physical development, partner work, and age-appropriate training situations. Athletes begin learning how individual movements connect into actual Judo and Sambo skills while developing the discipline required for structured martial arts training.

01
WARM-UP &
MOVEMENT

Dynamic movement, mobility, coordination exercises, agility work, and activities that prepare the body for training.

02
FALLING & BODY CONTROL

Developing safe falling skills, rolling, balance, posture, movement, and control of the body on the mat.

03
TECHNICAL TRAINING

Learning fundamental Judo and Sambo positions, grips, throws, transitions, and groundwork through progressive instruction.

04
PARTNER PRACTICE

Practicing techniques with a partner while learning control, cooperation, timing, distance, and safe execution

05
GAMES & CONTROLLED TRAINING

Age-appropriate games, situational exercises, and introductory controlled sparring help athletes apply what they have learned.

PROGRAM FOCUS
FROM MOVEMENT TO TECHNIQUE.

Ages 6–8 are an important stage in athletic development. Training begins connecting fundamental movement skills with real Judo and Sambo technique while continuing to build confidence, discipline, and physical ability.

01
TECHNIQUE

Learning fundamental throws, groundwork, gripping, movement, and positions through structured, progressive instruction.

02
COORDINATION

Developing increasingly complex movement patterns, balance, reaction, timing, and control of the body.

03
PHYSICAL DEVELOPMENT

Building age-appropriate strength, speed, agility, mobility, endurance, and overall athletic ability.

04
CONFIDENCE

Developing confidence through learning new skills, overcoming challenges, and becoming increasingly independent during training.

05
DISCIPLINE

Building concentration, consistency, responsibility, respect, and the ability to follow more structured instruction.

06
PARTNER
AWARENESS

Learning control, cooperation, safe contact, and responsibility for a training partner during technical exercises and controlled practice.

ATHLETE DEVELOPMENT
FROM FUNDAMENTALS TO REAL JUDO.

Progress at this stage is not measured only by the number of techniques a child knows. Athletes gradually learn how to move, understand technique, work with resistance, make decisions, and become more independent on the mat.

01
BUILD THE BASE

Athletes strengthen fundamental movement, posture, balance, safe falling, coordination, and basic training habits required for technical development.

02
LEARN TECHNIQUE

Children begin developing a technical foundation through basic throws, grips, groundwork, transitions, and repeated partner practice.

03
APPLY THE SKILLS

As control improves, athletes begin using techniques in movement, situational exercises, games, and carefully controlled training with resistance.

04
BECOME AN ATHLETE

Training gradually develops greater independence, concentration, physical ability, tactical awareness, and readiness for more advanced recreational or competitive training.