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Kids Program · Evolution Chatsworth

Kids
Muay
Thai

Ages 6+ · Muay Thai & Kickboxing

The art of eight limbs — taught safely, progressively, and with the energy that kids love. Coordination, timing, and striking fundamentals in a structured environment built for young athletes.

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6+
Age Group
45
Min / Class
Weekly
Kids Muay Thai training

Why Kids Muay Thai

What They
Develop

01
🥊
Coordination & Timing

Muay Thai develops full-body coordination faster than almost any other sport. Combining punches, kicks, elbows, and knees requires precise timing that translates into exceptional general athleticism.

02
🔥
Explosive Fitness

Classes are high-energy and genuinely fun. Kids burn incredible amounts of energy in a structured, purposeful way — leaving every session tired, happy, and proud of what they accomplished.

03
🎯
Focus Under Pressure

Throwing combinations requires the brain and body to work together under fatigue. Kids develop the mental sharpness to stay focused and precise even when physically tired — a skill that reaches far beyond the gym.

04
💪
Functional Strength

Every technique in Muay Thai engages the whole body. Core, legs, shoulders, and hips all develop simultaneously through natural, athletic movement — not isolated exercises.

05
🧘
Emotional Regulation

Pad work is a healthy outlet for energy and emotion. Kids learn to channel intensity constructively — a powerful tool for managing frustration, anxiety, and stress in a positive, coached environment.

06
🛡️
Striking Self-Defense

Muay Thai is one of the most effective striking systems in the world. Kids develop a basic understanding of distance, defense, and safe, responsible use of striking — taught with the right mindset from day one.

Kids Muay Thai Classes

Weekly
Schedule

Full Schedule
Monday
Tuesday
Kids Muay Thai
4:30 PM · 45 min
Wednesday
Thursday
Kids Muay Thai
4:30 PM · 45 min
Friday
Saturday
Kids Muay Thai
9:30 AM · 45 min
Sunday

For Parents

Common
Questions

Is Muay Thai too aggressive for children?+
Not when it's taught correctly — and at Evolution, it always is. Kids Muay Thai focuses on technique, pad work, and fitness. There is no aggressive sparring in kids classes. Contact is controlled and supervised at all times. The goal is athletic development, confidence, and fun — not competition aggression.
Will my child spar against other kids?+
Not in the traditional sense. Kids Muay Thai uses pad work — one student holds pads, the other strikes them — as the primary form of live practice. This allows real contact and real feedback without the risk or intensity of full sparring. Light controlled sparring is introduced only when a student is technically ready and parents have given consent.
What gear does my child need?+
For the first class, athletic clothes and bare feet are fine. Once enrolled, the gear list is: boxing gloves (6–8 oz for kids), hand wraps, shin guards, and a mouthguard. We can advise on specific brands and budget-friendly options when you come in. The gym has loaner gloves for the trial class.
Can my child train both Muay Thai and BJJ?+
Absolutely — and we actively encourage it. Muay Thai and BJJ are the two most complementary disciplines in combat sports. Together they give your child a complete martial arts foundation: striking on the feet, grappling and control on the ground. Many of our kids train both, and the results speak for themselves.
★★★★★

"My daughter absolutely loves Kids Muay Thai at Evolution. The coaching is superb — technically precise but delivered in a way that makes kids genuinely excited to come back. In six months her coordination, confidence, and focus have all improved dramatically. Best decision we made for her."

JV
Jennifer Vasquez
via Google · Parent
★★★★★

"My son does Kids Muay Thai and Kids BJJ here. Coach Tony is outstanding with children — patient, energetic, and incredibly knowledgeable. The gym environment is safe, welcoming, and exactly what a kid's program should be."

SR
Samuel Reyes
via Google · Parent
★★★★★

"I was nervous about starting my 7-year-old in a striking program. After the first class I had nothing to worry about. The structure, safety, and coaching quality here are exceptional. He's been going for 5 months and I couldn't be prouder."

MO
Maria Ortega
via Google · Parent

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