Powercore MMA Kids Program

Discipline. Confidence. Real Skills for Real Life.

Every parent wants the same thing – a child who feels confident in who they are, respectful toward others, and equipped to handle whatever life puts in front of them. That’s exactly what we build at Powercore MMA.

Our Kids Program blends Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, Muay Thai, and Shooto into one complete martial arts journey – not to create little fighters, but to create capable, grounded kids who carry themselves differently because they know what they’re made of.

Why We Teach Three Disciplines, Not One

Most kids’ martial arts programs pick one style and stay there. We do it differently. By combining BJJ, Muay Thai, and Shooto, your child develops a complete skill set – not just one narrow slice of martial arts.

Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu teaches kids how to control a situation without relying on size or strength. It’s often called “the gentle art” for a reason – it gives smaller or younger kids a genuine way to protect themselves, using leverage and technique instead of brute force.

Muay Thai builds discipline through structure – the same combinations, drilled with focus, again and again. It’s where kids learn coordination, fitness, and the value of consistent effort.

Shooto ties it all together. As kids progress, they start to understand how striking, takedowns, and ground control connect as one system – building the kind of well-rounded awareness that no single discipline teaches on its own.

What Your Child Actually Gains

Confidence That Shows Up Everywhere

Not the loud kind – the quiet kind. The kind that comes from knowing they can handle themselves. Parents consistently tell us they see it show up at school, with friends, and at home.

Real Discipline

Bowing on the mat, listening to instruction, waiting their turn, pushing through when a technique is hard – these habits carry over into homework, chores, and everyday life.

Respect and Emotional Control

Martial arts done right teaches restraint, not aggression. Kids learn there’s a time and place for their skills, and that true strength is knowing when not to use it.

A Fit, Coordinated, Capable Body

Between the striking, movement, and grappling, kids get a full-body workout disguised as fun – building strength, coordination, and fitness without it ever feeling like “exercise.”

Genuine Self-Defence Skills

Not movie moves. Real, functional skills that work regardless of a child’s size, drawn from three legitimate combat disciplines.

A Community, Not Just a Class

Our kids train alongside each other week after week, building friendships and a genuine sense of belonging at the gym.

What to Expect

Classes are age-appropriate, energetic, and structured – with a strong emphasis on fun that never comes at the expense of real technique. Coaches keep it engaging while holding a clear standard for effort and respect. Whether your child is naturally athletic, a little shy, or bursting with energy, our coaches meet them where they are and build from there.

No experience necessary. No pressure to compete. Just a genuine pathway for your child to grow – on the mat and off it.

For kids who show a real passion and drive, there’s also a pathway into our competitive Fight Team as they get older – but that’s entirely their choice, and always optional.

Join the Powercore Family

Powercore MMA has been a family-run gym since 2007, and our Kids Program reflects that – it’s personal, it’s community-driven, and every coach genuinely cares about the kids on our mats. Come try a class and see the difference for yourself.

BJJ . Muay Thai . Shooto . Powercore MMA Marrickville Est. 2007