Introducing the Early SKILLZ programme for 3&4 year olds!

3 to 4 year olds love physical activity and anything involving play. They have a rich imagination and strong desire to be less dependent on their usual caregivers. The problem we discovered is that many children this age have a hard time with structure in a group environment. The solution we found is to provide them with their own programme that targets their stage of development in a manner that keeps them entertained while at the same time building skills that set them up for success.

With that said, a structured programme introducing early skill-based training using Martial Arts as the vehicle to engage with them has proven to be very successful.

By understanding the stages of development of 3 and 4-year olds, we were able to select 8 age-appropriate skills that make up the Early SKILLZ Programme:

1. KICKING
2. PUNCHING
3. BLOCKING
4. CRAWLING
5. HOPPING
6. ROLLING
7. RUNNING
8. CATCHING

We cover one of the above skills per class (in order).  During each class we run a warm-up; deliver a mat chat about the skill; run two skill-building drills and then we have a milestone check point to see at what stage they are developing. The pre-schoolers will graduate to the Basic SKILLZ programme once they start School or turn five years old. 

The best part is the Early SKILLZ programme is a great way for your child to bond with you as well!   

Class days: Mondays in Cirencester

Time: 4:00pm-4:30pm

Cost: From only £6.50 per class

Venue: Cirencester Leisure Centre, Tetbury Road, Cirencester, GL7 1US

Ages: 3-4 year olds

We are NOW welcoming NEW children onto our MONDAY and WEDNESDAY sessions at Cotswold Leisure Centre in Cirencester. 

Spaces are limited. To reserve your child’s place for the new term, contact us at info@cirencesterskill.com or call 01285 847 008.

See our website for full details on our age-specific classes.

Cirencester SKILLZ 

Established in 2002, owned and run by local Cirencester Black Belt family team, Mrs Foote and Mr Foote, we have been teaching children for nearly three decades.

Our classes are entertaining and fun and designed to enhance childhood development using martial arts as an exciting tool in which to learn.

We've taken the best parts of Martial Arts from a variety of styles and combined them into action-packed curriculums that help children build skills that they can apply in every area of their life.  

Our structured classes help develop coordination, fitness and strength, as well as gain valuable social skills. Through positive encouragement, we can bring out the best in your children to help them succeed in life.

The SKILLZ™ Programmes include Martial Arts, fitness and educational training that targets the age-specific needs in children. 

Classes are separated into 18-36mths, 3-4 years, 5-6 years, 7-9 years, 10-14yrs and 15years+ of age.

Our structured classes help develop valuable social skills. Through positive encouragement, we can bring out the best in your children to help them succeed in life.