CONFIDENCE. DISCIPLINE. STRONGER KIDS.
Martial Arts is for every child—regardless of age, fitness level, or personality. Whether the goal is confidence, focus, bully-proofing, or just having fun while getting stronger, your child will find their place on the mats.
Our Ages 9–12 program combines Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu and Kickboxing to help kids become more confident, capable and resilient — while getting fit, learning practical skills and having fun.
Build confidence and self-esteem.
Learn practical self-defence and personal safety skills.
Develop focus, discipline and better decision-making.
Improve fitness, coordination and athletic ability.
Build resilience and learn to handle challenges.
Make friends and become part of a positive community.
He is also amazingly patient and builds genuine rapport with his students. SBG Niagara is an amazing place for young children (and just about anyone else!
- HARRY A.
St Catherines
I wholeheartedly endorse SBG Niagara! If you want someone to train your kids and teach them important life skills.......look no further!
- BRENT B.
St Catharines
Coach Rich creates such a supportive and encouraging environment that makes kids excited to learn and motivated to push themselves.
- JERMAINE C.
St Catharines
No experience is needed! Our coaches make sure beginners learn at their own pace and never feel left behind. We create an environment where kids can feel comfortable trying something new, making mistakes, and building confidence.
Absolutely. Kids build confidence by learning new skills, overcoming challenges, and seeing what they’re capable of. We encourage effort and improvement rather than comparing kids to one another, helping confidence develop naturally over time.
Martial arts can help kids develop confidence, awareness, communication skills, and the ability to stay calm under pressure. We teach that physical skills are a last resort and emphasize avoiding conflict, making good decisions, and getting help when needed.
Martial arts gives kids regular opportunities to practise listening, following instructions, staying focused, and working toward goals. Our Growing Gorillas program reinforces responsibility, perseverance, respect, and the importance of giving your best effort.
They don’t need to be! Kids come to us with different abilities, personalities, and levels of confidence. Our job is to meet them where they are and help them become stronger, more coordinated, more capable, and more confident.

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