Foundations in Martial Arts for 4-6 year olds
Your child is welcomed onto the mat and into an engaging journey through the Indonesian jungle! They will learn essential elements of this holistic martial art, and self-defense skills that last a lifetime. Your Little Monkey will be guided, pushed, nudged, and challenged along a path to self-discovery and empowerment. As a parent, you will have new allies and a supportive community to walk alongside you in what can easily be considered the most important journey of your lifetime. Raising a whole, healthy and happy human being!
Your child will develop basic skills they need in order to stay safe when they step out from under your protective wings.
We are currently not accepting new Little Monkeys
Here’s what you can count on your child learning:
Mental Strength
Discipline, Respect, Focus, Listening, Patience, Leadership
~ Confidence
Self Defense
Striking, Kicking, Voice, Releases, Parries, (and when it’s OK to hit and when it’s not!)
~ Safety!
Resilience
Balance, Breathing, Meditation, Perseverance, Compassion
~ Courage!
Curious about where this journey might lead your child?

Frequently Asked questions
Who is teaching my kid?
My child is almost 7, can we just start in the Tigers Program?
Do I have to sign an annual contract?
The Martin Family


Keep Exploring our kids’programs:
Tigers (7-11 yrs.)
Young Adults (12-18 yrs.)
Power Up! Self Defense Workshops


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The Power Up Kids Self Defense Podcast
With over three decades of experience teaching self-defense to children, teens, and adults, host Silvia Smart is a sixth-degree black belt and Head Instructor at her martial arts school in Oregon. Smart an inductee into the Association of Women’s Martial Arts Instructors Hall of Fame is recognized for both her dedication and body of work. Smart shares her compassion, ferocity, and wisdom with companies, organizations, private groups, schools, and universities around the country.
It is Silvia’s joy to share the gifts of power and safety through understanding, humor, and storytelling. Smart’s hope is that by listening together, children, and the adults who care about them, find connection and communication around the important topic of personal safety and empowerment. Her passion for this work is evident from the very first episode.