Revolutionary Kids Martial Arts
New Lenox's only Skillz-certified martial arts academy. Scientifically-designed, age-specific curriculum that uses martial arts as a vehicle for character development and life skills.
Age-Specific: Programs designed for specific developmental stages
Science-Based: Built on child development, neuroscience, and psychology research
8 Core Skills: Each age group has 8 specific skills that challenge their development
Character Focus: Martial arts as a vehicle for building life skills
OUR PROGRAMS
Age-Specific Programs
Unlike other martial arts schools that teach everyone the same way, our Skillz curriculum is scientifically designed for specific developmental stages
Kids Martial Arts
Three age-specific programs: Little Lions (3-5), Young Warriors (6-9), and Teen Champions (10-12). Each designed for your child's exact developmental stage.
Kids Judo
Traditional Japanese Judo training with Olympic-style techniques. Perfect for kids who want competitive martial arts with international recognition.
The Skillz Advantage
We're New Lenox's ONLY Skillz-certified academy. While other schools teach martial arts the same way to all ages, we use scientifically-designed curriculum based on child development research.
✓ Child Development Research
✓ Neuroscience Principles
✓ Age-Specific Teaching Methods
✓ Character Development
This means your child gets training that's perfectly matched to their developmental stage - not too easy, not too hard, but exactly right to build confidence and skills.
Choose Your Path
Ready to Start? Pick Your Option:
Two ways to begin your Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu journey
Try a Free Class
- One full class experience
- No payment required
- Meet the instructors
- See if it's right for you
No commitment required
4-Week Experience
- Full 2 weeks unlimited
- Free uniform ($120 value)
- Access to all classes
- Best way to see results
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94% of people who try our $19 trial continue training with us.
More Than Martial Arts
Character Development
At Pride Martial Arts, we understand that every child is unique. That's why we've created age-specific programs that meet kids exactly where they are in their developmental journey.
Our "fun but serious" approach means kids love coming to class while parents see real character development, improved behavior at home, and increased confidence at school.
Science-Backed Results
The Skillz program creates a curriculum that teaches martial arts at a level that is challenging yet attainable for each age group, with instructors trained to understand stages of development.
✓ Child Development Research
✓ Neuroscience Principles
✓ Psychology-based teaching
✓ 8 Teaching Skillz methods
This means your child gets training that's perfectly matched to their developmental stage - not too easy, not too hard, but exactly right to build confidence and skills.
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