Kids’ Self Defense Classes & Camps in South Austin

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We teach comprehensive youth self defense in Austin that includes physical self defense, verbal boundary setting, predatory behavior identification, bully prevention, bystander intervention, and more.

The Krav Maga ATX kids’ program will teach your children important life skills to keep themselves, their family members, and their friends safe.

Students will also learn physical athletic skills such as balance, coordination, strength, and speed.

This is a well-rounded way to set your kids up for success.

Build confidence.
Grow communication skills.
Encourage teamwork.
Develop self control.
Increase strength, speed, balance, and coordination.
Learn defenses against life-altering violence.
Spot predatory behavior.
Foster listening.
Learn to follow instructions.
Leadership skills
Social emotional skills

What Skills Will My Child Learn?

Physical Self Defense

In physical self defense training, students learn what to do if someone puts hands on their bodies.

We use Krav Maga (Krav Maga Alliance) for our physical self defense training.

De-escalation

Using violence is our last line of defense. Our Krav kids learn techniques to stay calm in the moment, build resilience against verbal bullying, and elect not to strike if they don’t have to.

Better to not be there than to run. Better to run than to de-escalate. Better to de-escalate than to fight. Better to fight than get seriously injured.

Predator Identification and Prevention

Predator identification training educates students on how to spot adult predators with an extra emphasis on spotting predator behavior by people you know.

We use the Spot a Spider methodology for our predator ID training.

Verbal Boundary Setting

Verbal boundary setting is a pre-fight skill that includes de-escalation skills.

We use a variety of methodologies for verbal boundary setting.

Bully Prevention

Bully prevention is a combination of skills, including pre-fight techniques (such as de-escalation and bystander interventions), as well as physical self defense. We teach kids skills that build confidence and develop resilience.

Bystander Intervention

Bystander intervention training is what to do if you see someone being bullied or harassed.

We use the Right To Be methodology for all our bystander intervention.

“Before the kids’ class program began, my son got to take a single Krav class with Kaci. Over a year later, he still refers to that class and what he learned. Meanwhile I can’t get him to remember something I said 10 minutes ago, lol. I’m thrilled KMATX is offering a full program for kids now!”

— Parent to an 11 year old

Kids’ Camps

Send your kids to do something super fun, engaging, and empowering during our Austin Krav Maga Kids’ Camps!

Ages 8-14 welcome. Space is limited.

What to Wear

Please have your child wear clothing they feel comfortable moving and sweating in.

Drop Off / Pick Up

For the first class of the week:

Parents/guardians must come into the studio to drop their student off and fill out any necessary paperwork.

Subsequent days:

Parents/guardians do not need to come into the studio for drop-off.

Pick-Up:

Parents/guardians must come into the studio and pick up students every day. Students will not be allowed to leave the premises without an authorized adult.

Full & Half Day Camp Details

We offer half and full day camp options to give you the most flexibility for your schedule and budget.

Full Day Camp

8:30 – 5:30pm

$550/student

What to Bring | Full Day Camp

1 lunch
2 snacks
A water bottle

Half Day Camp

8:30am – 12:30pm

1:30 – 5:30pm

$375/student

What to Bring | Half Day Camp

2 snacks
A water bottle

Camp Discounts & Scholarships

10% discount for each additional sibling available. Email Kaci for discount code at kaci (at) kravmagaatx.com.

Partial tuition scholarships available for families from low-income households, single parent/guardian families, or families that need a little extra support. To apply, please email Kaci at kaci (at) kravmagaatx.com with the subject line “Kids’ Class Scholarship”. Include a short description of your situation and how much of a scholarship would be meaningful to you and your family.