Here at the Forge Martial Arts academy our kid’s classes, the Wolfpack, are educational and fun. With the kids learning numerous new skills in the martial arts as well as developing their own attributes.

Classes are fun and friendly but also hard work. Each child follows the set syllabus with a goal to grade when they feel ready. Many of the kids we have trained in the past go on to train as adults with us.

Our focus is to help develop the confidence and self esteem of each child through training in the arts. As well as ensuring that each child grows in character and personality and of course martial art skills. They also gain self discipline and respect.

Finally we instil in the group that they are a pack that stands together, learning to be there for each other and developing friendships.

In our club, both parents and coaches help teach the classes. We feel strongly that allowing the parents to interact with the teaching process is both beneficial to the kids’ learning and also in helping parents understand exactly what it is we do.

The kids are introduced to a variety of arts. We have a fully equipped gym with matted floor and walls as well as everything they need to train. Each class will always have two coaches helping to ensure that each child receives a helping hand when needed. All those that coach are either well versed in teaching kids or are under the head coach learning how to teach. Some of which were once in the kids’ classes themselves.

Beginner

  • The first ranks are usually achieved anywhere between three and six months each. This is of course dependent on how often students train as well as other variables such as how well they picking up the material.

  • The first three ranks focus heavily on boxing and kickboxing. Primarily all striking.

    • White Belt

    • Yellow Belt

    • Orange Belt

Intermediate

  • In these stage students generally take between six months and a year between belts.

  • Moving on from striking they start to look at clinch and grappling. they also start to learn the Bo and Jo staff as well Escrima.

    • Red Belt

    • Green Belt

    • Blue Belt

Senior

  • At this level it is usually a minimum of one year between belts. Furthermore students at this level are expected to help coaching staff.

  • Students at the senior level begin to learn more advanced techniques and strategies in the different areas of training.

    At this level we also teach leadership skills as well as coaching skills.

    • Purple Belt

    • Brown Belt

    • Black Belt

Belt stripes

As well as earning belts students in the children’s classes can earn one of four stripes, each one leading to the next belt.

  • First stripe - White - Etiquette: Essentially this stripe is for behaviour and attitude whilst in classes.

  • Second stripe - Red - Technical: This stripe is for how well techniques are practised and demonstrated during training.

  • Third stripe - Green - Development: This stripe is for how well a student is developing in their knowledge with the material for the next belt.

  • Fourth stripe - Black - Sparring: This stripe is for how well a student spars. This includes sportsmanship.

Membership costs

We are a community club and therefore we keep our costs affordable to the community. Our costs are as follows

  • 1 class per week :  £35 per month

  • 2 classes per week: £40 per month

  • 3 classes per week: £45 per month

Class Timetable

Monday and Thursdays

  • 5.15 pm - 6.00 pm Beginners to Orange belts

  • 6.00 pm - 6.45 pm Red belts and above

  • Saturday Beginners - Orange belts 09.30 am - 10.30 am, Higher belts 10.30 am - 11.30 am