Warrior Fitness Center - 3711 Drennan Road, Colorado Springs, CO 80910+1-719-465-2136
Warrior Fitness Center
Kids striking classes in Colorado Springs (Muay Thai + Kickboxing)

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Kids striking classes in Colorado Springs (Muay Thai + Kickboxing)

Kids Striking at Warrior Fitness Center is one combined class that carries both Muay Thai and Kickboxing for young students in Colorado Springs. The shared session mirrors how our adult striking class works: there is no separate Kids Muay Thai-only block and no separate Kids Kickboxing-only block. The coach scales contact and technique to each child's age and readiness, with controlled rules, defensive emphasis, and the same safety standards the adult room runs on.

How Kids Striking class is structured

Class runs about 45 minutes: short warmup, technique introduction with coach demonstration, footwork and combination work, pad rounds with coach or partner, then a short conditioning game. Contact is controlled and progressive — the youngest age band stays on bag and pad work without head contact. Older kids who have built defensive habits graduate into controlled partner drills. Sparring, when it eventually happens, is always supervised and rules-restricted by age.

Why we run one combined Kids Striking class

Most kids do not need a strict choice between Muay Thai and Kickboxing this young. What they need is real coaching, controlled contact, and a class that respects how their bodies actually work. By combining Kids Muay Thai and Kids Kickboxing into one session, we give kids a complete striking foundation — punches, kicks, footwork, and basic defensive habits — without splitting attendance across thin per-tradition classes. As kids get older and want to specialize, they can lean into Muay Thai clinch and knees or stay in the boxing-heavy lane; the same coach can scale either direction.

Age bands and contact rules

Roughly: ages 4–6 work on bag-only striking, movement games, and listening skills with no partner contact. Ages 7–9 add pad work with a coach holding, light coordination drills with peers, and an introduction to defensive habits like keeping hands up and moving the head. Ages 10–13 train closer to the adult format with controlled partner pad work and rules-restricted situational drilling. Head contact is restricted by age and only allowed once a child has the defensive habits and protective gear to handle it safely. Sparring is supervised, rules-restricted by age, and never the focus of the program.

Required gear by age

Youngest kids need only athletic clothes and water. Once kids move into pad work with a partner, they need their own boxing gloves (size depends on age and weight — staff will guide you), shin guards, and a mouthguard. For the few age bands that do controlled sparring, we add headgear. Wait to buy gear until after the first visit so the coach can recommend the right sizing — members receive substantial gear discounts through the gym.

Striking coaches your kids actually want to learn from

Kids Striking at Warrior is taught by coaches with real competition resume — Natalie Salcedo (ONE Championship signee, undefeated pro MMA, IFMA World Team) and Kay Hansen (UFC veteran). Both bring legitimate striking experience to the kids program, scaled appropriately for age. Kids respond to coaches who actually know the material; ours do.

What parents should expect at the first visit

Wear athletic clothes, bring water, and arrive a few minutes early. The first visit is usually low-intensity — coaches focus on assessing your child's attention level, comfort with structure, and physical readiness rather than throwing them into hard drills. Parents can watch class. Expect your child to come home tired and probably hungry. Most kids ask to come back; bring them the next session before momentum fades.

First Visit

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Best first step

Book a consultation and our team will help match your goals, experience level, schedule, and comfort level to the right first class path.

What to bring

Wear comfortable athletic clothes, bring water, and arrive a few minutes early. No shoes are worn on the mats.

Gear guidance

Bring any gear you already own, but do not buy new gear blindly. We do not provide loaner gear, and members get substantial discounts through the gym.

This Week By Day

Kids classes tied to this program

Open each day to see every youth class tied to this program, then visit the full schedule to compare age groups and first-visit options.

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Monday

3 classes for this program

04:30 PM

Kids BJJ

Intermediate / Advanced / Ages 6 to 14

05:00 PM

Kids BJJ (Minis)

Ages 3 to 6 / Ages 3 to 6

05:30 PM

Kids BJJ

All Levels / Ages 6 to 14

Tuesday

2 classes for this program

05:30 PM

Kids Muay Thai

Beginner / Ages 3 to 14

06:30 PM

Kids Muay Thai

Intermediate / Advanced / Ages 3 to 14

Wednesday

3 classes for this program

04:30 PM

Kids BJJ

Intermediate / Advanced / Ages 6 to 14

05:00 PM

Kids BJJ (Minis)

Ages 3 to 6 / Ages 3 to 6

05:30 PM

Kids BJJ

All Levels / Ages 6 to 14

Thursday

2 classes for this program

05:30 PM

Kids Muay Thai

Beginner / Ages 3 to 14

06:30 PM

Kids Muay Thai

Intermediate / Advanced / Ages 3 to 14

Friday

2 classes for this program

05:00 PM

Kids BJJ (Minis)

Ages 3 to 6 / Ages 3 to 6

05:30 PM

Kids BJJ

All Levels / Ages 6 to 14

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Frequently Asked Questions

Are Kids Muay Thai and Kids Kickboxing taught separately?

No. They are one combined Kids Striking class, just like the adult room. The coach carries both traditions and scales technique to each child's track. Most kids do not need a strict tradition choice this young — they get a complete striking foundation either way.

Will my child get hit in the head?

Not at the younger age bands. Head contact is restricted by age and only allowed once a child has the defensive habits and protective gear to handle it safely, and even then only in supervised, rules-restricted drilling. Most parents are surprised at how technical and how non-contact the early classes really are.

Is Kids Striking safe?

Yes. Contact is age-restricted and progressive. The youngest band stays on bag and pad work with no partner contact and no head contact at any age until defensive habits and gear are in place. Sparring, when it eventually happens for older kids, is supervised, rules-restricted, and never the focus of the program.

Should I pick Kids Muay Thai or Kids Kickboxing for my child?

You do not have to pick. Our Kids Striking class carries both traditions in one combined session. Kids get a complete striking foundation — punches, kicks, footwork, defense — and can lean into either tradition as they get older.

Will my child get hit in the head?

Not at the younger ages. Head contact is restricted by age and only allowed once a child has the defensive habits and protective gear to handle it safely, and even then only in supervised, rules-restricted drilling. Most parents are surprised at how technical and how non-contact the early classes really are.

What gear does my child need?

Youngest kids only need athletic clothes and water. Older kids who progress into pad work and drilling need their own boxing gloves (sized by age and weight), shin guards, and a mouthguard. Wait until after the first visit so coaches can recommend the right sizing; members get gear discounts through the gym.

Who coaches Kids Striking?

Kids Striking is taught by our striking coaches — Natalie Salcedo (ONE Championship, undefeated pro MMA, IFMA World Team) and Kay Hansen (UFC veteran). Both bring real competition resume scaled appropriately for kids.

What does Kids Striking cost?

The Kids Muay Thai Only tier covers all Kids Striking classes (Muay Thai and Kickboxing are the same combined session for kids). The Kids All-Inclusive tier adds Kids BJJ. Family cap applies for households with multiple kids. See the pricing page.

Common questions

Direct answers from our coaches and staff

What kids classes are available?
Warrior Fitness Center offers kids martial arts with age-appropriate paths. Kids BJJ Minis is for ages 3 to 6, Kids BJJ is for ages 6 to 14, and Kids Muay Thai is for ages 3 to 14. If a parent is unsure where to start, the consultation helps match the child to the right class based on age, readiness, and goals.
Can teenagers train in adult classes?
Teenagers may be able to train in adult classes depending on age, maturity, goals, experience, and coach approval. Parents should not assume the child must stay only in kids classes or move automatically into adult classes. The consultation helps the team decide whether kids classes, adult classes, or a mix is the right fit.
What size gloves should I buy?
Gloves can range from 8 to 16 oz depending on the student, class type, and training use. Visitors should bring gloves if they already own them. If not, they should wait for staff guidance during consultation so they do not waste money on the wrong size or type.
What should I expect at my first striking class?
Expect a warm-up, stance and movement work, basic combinations, and bag or pad work depending on the class. If you own gloves or wraps, bring them. If you do not, wait to buy until staff can help with sizing. Gloves commonly range from 8 to 16 oz depending on the person and training use.
What is the difference between Kickboxing and Muay Thai?
Kickboxing is often the cleaner beginner ramp for combinations, movement, conditioning, and basic stand-up confidence. Muay Thai goes deeper into Thai boxing mechanics, including kicks, knees, elbows, clinch work, balance, and ring-tested striking habits. The consultation helps a new student choose the right first class based on goals and comfort level.
Are you affiliated with Tyler Wombles or Classic Fight Team?
Yes. Warrior Fitness Center is a Classic Muay Thai affiliate. The system was developed by Tyler Wombles at Classic Fight Team in Fountain Valley, California. The curriculum emphasizes ring-tested fundamentals, balanced stance and footwork, layered defense, clean kick and knee mechanics, elbow entries, clinch posture, off-balancing, padwork structure, bag tasks, sparring protocols, shared terminology, film study, and cornering standards.

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