Martial arts classes for 4 year old girl
My 4 year old daughter is interested in taking martial arts classes. I don’t have any experience with martial arts so I’m not sure where to start. Does anyone have recommendations about which kinds of martial arts are good for young kids (jiu jitsu because less hitting?) Also, any particular studios in the Berkeley/Oakland area that are great and positive for little kids, especially girls? Any recommendations / thoughts welcome!
Jul 5, 2022
Parent Replies
Studio Naga in Emeryville is woman-owned and many of the mentors are female. The program is focused on skill development, not just fighting, and they offer a program especially for the littles. My son has been there for a couple years and loves it. They are currently training outside.
https://www.studionaga.com/kids-programs
Highly recommend Studio Naga, Indonesian-American art of Poekoelan Tjimindie Tulen. They have been training outdoors at Hollis-Doyle park, masked, in Emeryville; studio is located at 55th and San Pablo Ave in Oakland. The studio is extraordinarily community minded, they have a kid's class for 4-6 year olds, and the studio is LGBTQI+/women led. They host self-defense classes for girls, too. Might be a good fit. Our kid has been practicing for a couple of years and loves the community and mentors (adults and teenagers!) and looks forward to practicing few times a week.