Kids
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K:MMA is a unique program for the Jackson area that seeks to instill 1. CONFIDENCE 2. CHARACTER 3. COORDINATION/CAPABILITY… into your child through the blend of a range of Martial Arts. Tapper MMA offers our one of a kinda K:MMA Program taught by Coaches who are both experienced teachers as well as ring and cage tested in mixed martial arts. K:MMA focuses on teaching kids a well-rounded base of No-Gi Jiu-Jitsu, Wrestling, Boxing and Muay Thai techniques applicable to Mixed Martial Arts. The program is conducted in a safe and controlled environment. Most importantly… your child will learn that they can grow as a Mixed Martial Artist and have fun doing it!
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This Program is specifically designed for children ages 4-7 years old. Martial arts techniques such as Judo and Wrestling takedowns, basic Brizilian Jui-Jitsu techniques such as sweeps, passing the guard, and basic strikes and kicks are introduced. Students learn the building blocks of healthy character developement through participation of mat chats that promote positive self-concept and respectful behaviors. Eash session will include games, exercise and drills designed to be fun and teach the fundamentals of physical activity and martial arts. Your child will begin his/her ranking system here with our unique color-reward system (equivalent of belt ranking).
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This program provides age appropriat advanced martial arts techniques for 8 to 12 year olds, such as submissions, takedowns and passing the guard. Students will build on the basic striking and kick techniques. Students are provided with the skills that support development of character, confidence and coordination/capability through daily mat chats. Advanced techniques in the areas of submission, takedowns, passing the guard, striking and kicks are taught in this program to the older and more experienced students. At this level, students are given an opportunity to earn a junior black belt. Students at this level could be given the opportunity to compete in Submission/Jiu-Jitsu tournaments as well as Junior Boxing events.