Chau Kaizen runs kids martial arts classes Monday to Thursday afternoons at Prospect, 10 minutes from the Adelaide CBD. Children train in two age groups, learn Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu and MMA, and start with a free trial class. Most kids who walk in have never done a martial art before.
Two age groups, two class times
- Ages 6 to 8 train from 4:30pm to 5:00pm, Monday to Thursday. Thirty minutes suits the attention span, and it keeps the after-school run short.
- Ages 9 to 13 train from 5:00pm to 5:45pm, Monday to Thursday.
Monday and Wednesday are Kids MMA. Tuesday and Thursday are Kids BJJ No Gi. Once a child turns 14 they move into the adult classes, which run straight after.
What your child actually does in class
Classes are structured and supervised from the first minute to the last: a warm-up that burns off the school day, a technique the coach breaks into steps, then drilling that technique with a partner. Kids BJJ is grappling based, so it is about control, balance and position rather than striking each other. Kids MMA builds movement and striking mechanics using heavy bags and pads.
Every kids class also includes live sparring in a controlled setting, from the youngest group up. That is deliberate. A child who has only ever practised techniques in the air freezes under pressure, while a child who has worked with a partner who is genuinely resisting, with a coach watching every pair, is ready if they ever need it. Intensity is managed, partners are matched by size and stage, and control comes before everything else.
Old-school values. Modern martial arts.
At Chau Kaizen we combine traditional discipline and respect with modern martial arts training. Most parents come to us for one of four things: a child who needs to move more, a child who needs more confidence, a child who needs to listen better, or a child who needs a group that is not a screen. Martial arts is unusually good at all four, because progress is visible, effort is rewarded in front of everyone, and there is nowhere to hide behind a device for 30 to 45 minutes.
Is it safe?
Classes are age-grouped, supervised throughout, and taught with technique and control before intensity. Classes are capped at 20 children and we aim for one coach to every 10. Every coach holds a current Working With Children Check and a police clearance.
Watching your child train
Parents are welcome to stay and watch the first class. From the second class on we ask you to drop and go. Children concentrate on the coach when a parent is not in the room, and the ones who keep looking to the side for reassurance are the ones who learn slowest. Forty-five minutes is a short coffee, and they will tell you all about it in the car.
What your child needs to wear
Comfortable sports clothes are fine to start with, with no zips or pockets. Kids BJJ No Gi needs shorts or leggings and a fitted shirt or rash guard. We will tell you what to buy if your child decides to stay, and there is no need to spend anything before the free trial.
Kids membership prices
Kids memberships Ages 9–13
| Membership | Contract | Per week | Minimum total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2 classes per week | 52-week contract | $17 | $884 |
| 2 classes per week | 26-week contract | $21 | $546 |
| Unlimited classes Best value | 52-week contract | $25 | $1,300 |
| Unlimited classes | 26-week contract | $29 | $754 |
Kids memberships Ages 6–8
| Membership | Contract | Per week | Minimum total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unlimited classes Best value | 52-week contract | $21 | $1,092 |
| Unlimited classes | 26-week contract | $26 | $676 |
There is no joining fee, and payments can be prepaid or taken by fortnightly direct debit. Full detail is on the memberships page.
Chau Kaizen takes 25% off all memberships for veterans and emergency services personnel. The discount applies to both adult and kids memberships, and extends to immediate family members only. Proof of service or eligibility is required. Chau Kaizen is trusted by the Australian Army to deliver Brazilian Jiu Jitsu training.
Getting to us after school
We are in the rear building at 80 Churchill Road, Prospect SA 5082, so walk down the driveway to the building at the back. There is limited parking on site and free on-street parking on Churchill Road and the surrounding streets. Families come to us from Prospect, Nailsworth, Broadview, Sefton Park, Fitzroy, Ovingham, Collinswood, Walkerville, Enfield, Kilburn and Blair Athol, and the 4:30pm start works for most school pickups in the inner north.
Kids classes are cancelled when the forecast reaches 35 degrees, and we are closed on public holidays.
How it works
- Book a free trial class online, at least 12 hours before you come.
- Meet the coaches and let your child experience a class.
- Join the Chau Kaizen community, and get 10% off your prepaid membership.
Questions parents ask
Do they need experience?
No. Most children who walk in have never done a martial art before, and every class is built to take beginners.
Is it safe?
Classes are age-grouped, capped at 20 children with one coach to every 10, and supervised from the first minute to the last. Every coach holds a current Working With Children Check and a police clearance.
What should they wear?
Comfortable sports clothes with no zips or pockets are fine to start. Kids BJJ No Gi needs shorts or leggings and a fitted shirt or rash guard. Bring a drink bottle.
What age can my child start?
From age 6. Kids classes run to age 13, split into a 6 to 8 group and a 9 to 13 group. From age 14 they train in the adult classes.