Teen MA

Classes for children from 11 years old to 16 years old

Welcome to the ZKS Martial Arts Teen MA Programme, a dynamic and structured martial arts curriculum designed specifically for teens aged 11 to 16. Our programme is meticulously crafted to align with the developmental needs of teenagers, providing them with the skills, confidence, and discipline to excel in martial arts and in life. Whether your teen is a beginner or an experienced martial artist, our year-round syllabus offers a progression that keeps them challenged and engaged.

Why Choose the ZKS Martial Arts Teen MA Programme

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  • Structured Yearly Syllabus: Our programme is divided into three terms, each focusing on different aspects of martial arts training. This structured approach ensures that students build a solid foundation and progressively advance their skills throughout the year.
  • Development of Core Skills: The syllabus is divided into three main terms:
    • Winter Term: Striking:
      • Teens start by mastering the basics: a solid fighting stance, tight guard, and balanced movement.
      • Progression includes learning various punches (jab, reverse, hook, uppercut) and kicks (front, round, side, and back kicks).
      • Advanced students will tackle more complex techniques like spinning back kicks, outside crescent kicks, and combination strikes.
      • Flow drills are integrated to help students connect these techniques smoothly and effectively.
    • Spring Term: Throwing and Grappling:
      • This term focuses on safe and effective grappling techniques, including breakfalls, rolls, and shrimping.
      • Students learn key positions like side control, top mount, and back mount, along with escapes from these positions.
      • Throwing techniques such as Osoto-Gari, O-Goshi, and hip throws are taught, providing a comprehensive understanding of leverage and control.
      • Advanced grappling includes submission techniques like the armbar, rear naked choke, and various locks and chokes.
    • Summer Term: Self-Defense and Practical Applications:
      • Teens are equipped with practical self-defense skills, focusing on realistic scenarios such as defending against headlocks, bear hugs, and chokes.
      • Techniques include striking defense transitions into throws and takedowns, as well as advanced defense against more aggressive attacks.
      • The term also covers clinch work, knees, and elbows, ensuring teens are well-prepared to protect themselves in real-world situations.

What Parents Can Expect:

  • Age-Appropriate Content: The ZKS Teen MA Programme is designed to be challenging yet accessible, ensuring that techniques and drills are appropriate for the physical and mental development of teenagers. Each session is crafted to help teens build physical strength, coordination, and mental resilience.
  • Focus on Personal Growth: Teens learn to manage stress, develop self-discipline, and build self-confidence through consistent practice.
  • Respect and Responsibility: The programme instills core values of respect for instructors, peers, and oneself, encouraging a disciplined approach both in and out of the dojo.
  • Safety and Technique: Emphasis is placed on performing techniques correctly and safely, ensuring that teens can train effectively while minimizing the risk of injury.
  • Comprehensive Training for All Levels: Whether your teen is new to martial arts or has previous experience, the Teen MA Programme is designed to cater to all skill levels.
    • Beginner Level: Focuses on building a strong foundation in striking, grappling, and self-defense techniques.
    • Intermediate Level: Introduces more complex combinations and grappling techniques, enhancing coordination and fluidity.
    • Advanced Level: Offers challenging techniques and advanced drills, pushing students to refine their skills and deepen their understanding of martial arts.
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ZKS MA Teen MA Syllabus

What we expect from our Teen MA:

In the ZKS Martial Arts Teen MA Programme, we focus on three categories of techniques to ensure thorough learning and skill development: TT (Tested Techniques), AT (Additional Techniques) and ET (Elite Techniques).

  • TT (Tested Techniques): These are the core skills that all students will learn and practice throughout their current level. TT techniques are the foundation of our programme and will be the focus of our assessments at the end of each term. These assessments ensure that students have mastered the necessary skills to advance to the next level.
  • AT (Additional Techniques): These techniques are introduced as students demonstrate proficiency in their TT techniques. AT techniques provide an extra challenge, allowing students to enhance their martial arts journey by learning more advanced skills that build upon their existing knowledge.
  • ET (Elite Techniques): For those at the Advanced Level, ET techniques represent the pinnacle of martial arts training in our programme. These techniques are highly challenging and are designed to push students to their limits, helping them refine their skills to the highest standard.
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Winter Term: Striking
Tested Techniques (TT)
  • Fighting stance and guard
  • Footwork and movement
  • Slipping side to side
  • Duck and side step
  • Covering high and low
  • Jab
  • Reverse
  • Hook
  • Uppercut
  • Front kick lead and rear leg
  • Round kick, front and rear
  • Flow drill 1
Additional Techniques (AT)
  • Shin/leg check
  • Hammer fist.
  • Back fist
  • Back kick
  • Cross Step Hook kick
  • Switch roundhouse kick
  • Spinning outside crescent kick
  • Flow drill 2
Elite Techniques (AT)
  • Knee strikes
  • Spinning Back fist
  • Switch roundhouse kick
  • Spinning back kick
  • Spinning outside crescent kick
  • Hook kick rear leg
  • Advanced Flow drill 1
  • Advanced Flow drill 2

Spring: Throwing and Grappling

Tested Techniques(TT)
Body Movements
  • Backwards breakfall, kneeling and standing
  • Forwards roll, kneeling and standing
  • Side break fall.
  • Shrimping
Grappling positions
  • Side control
  • Scarf hold
  • Top mount
  • Back mount
  • Closed guard
Grappling escapes
  • Side control escape
  • Top mount escape
  • Scarf hold escape
  • back mount escape
Grappling submissions
  • Arm bar from side control, top mount
  • Head and arm triangle from scarf hold
Throws
  • Osoto-Gari, outside leg reap
  • Uchi-Mata, major inner thigh throw
Additional Techniques (AT)
  • Sprall out
  • Technical stand up
  • Turtle postion to closed guard.
  • Passing Closed Guard
  • Rear naked choke
  • Key lock ("Americana")
  • cross collar choke from mount
  • Hiza-Guruma, knee wheel
Elite Techniques (ET)
  • Cartwheel
  • Half guard
  • Wrestlers sit through
  • S and technical mount
  • Back mount escape.
  • Hiza-Guruma, knee wheel
  • Shoulder lock ("Kimura")
  • Bread cutter choke.
  • Tai-otoshi, body drop.
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Mini Ninja

Summer Term: Self Defence

Tested Techniques (TT)
  • Backward roll from a gentle push
  • Side break fall from press up
  • Dealing with grab and punch attacks
  • Forward knees
  • Straight elbow
  • Standing choke from behind and rear naked, corkscrew defence
  • Bear hug defence
  • Headlock from side defence
  • Striking defence into throw/takedown
  • Recovering from a fall
  • Learn competition rules for annual comp.
Addtional Techniques (TT)
  • Double ankle sweep from guard
  • Standing choke from behind, J-defence (Advanced)
  • Headlock from side defence with strikes
  • Front head lock (guillotine) defence
  • Bear hug defence from pick up
Aims by the End of the Summer Term

By the end of the Summer term, students in the Junior MA Programme should be able to perform striking and grappling techniques confidently. They will demonstrate the ability to maintain their stance and structure when being pushed or pulled, showing improved balance and control. Students will be able to seamlessly connect basic movements into fluid sequences, enhancing their overall coordination and martial arts proficiency. They will understand the importance of perseverance, never giving up and always striving to improve. Additionally, they will be familiar with the rules and etiquette for safe and respectful participation in martial arts activities and competitions.

Join the ZKS Martial Arts Teen MA Programme Today! Empower your teen with the skills, confidence, and discipline they need to succeed. Our experienced instructors are dedicated to providing a positive and enriching martial arts experience that will benefit your teen for years to come. Whether they are looking to get fit, learn self-defense, or compete in martial arts, our Teen MA Programme is the perfect choice.

For more information please do contact us or go ahead and schedule a FREE trial class. Let’s start this exciting journey of growth, learning, and empowerment together!