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It’s More Than a hobby. It’s a Way of Life.
In our Forest of Dean kids martial arts classes, we don’t just help kids get fitter, safer, and stronger. We help them build life-changing skills to excel in school and at home.
Focus. Confidence. Respect. Discipline. Goal setting. And more. Every kids martial arts class enriches your child’s life.
We also help your child stay safe with real-world self-defence… tactics to deal with bullies… and more.
Helps Your Child Do Better In School, And at Home.
After years of research and hard work… our kids martial arts classes in the Forest of Dean are designed to help kids become more focused and disciplined. The result? Kids from all over the Forest do better in school, and listen better at home.
We help kids grow their ‘listening muscles’ – so they can focus more on their studies, and listen better to you. In fact, martial arts has helped children do this for thousands of years.
Focus games, listening games, attention exercises and more are designed to boost eye contact, listening skills, and attention span.
Action-Packed Martial Arts Classes in the Forest of Dean Build Discipline & Focus in Kids... For Life.
While self-defence for kids is so important, it’s only the beginning. The discipline your child builds through martial arts helps them get their homework done. The focus helps them pay more attention in class. The respect encourages them to help more around the house.
Our kids martial arts programme in the Forest of Dean builds a solid foundation for success. And it lasts for life.
Plus, your child will gain…
Respect
Our Forest of Dean martial arts classes help kids learn how to listen better, respect themselves and others, and grow more consideration for others. This leads to more help around the house, and paying better attention to you.
Focus
Our Forest of Dean martial arts programme builds laser-like focus. Through setting goals, advancing ranks, training and practicing, kids increase their attention span. This helps them achieve more in school too.
Confidence
As your child increases their strength, makes friends, and masters challenging Martial Arts techniques – they’ll see how strong and capable they truly are. Even shy kids gain the confidence to open up.
Discipline
Your child will practice and work hard to advance ranks, master techniques, and even care for their uniform. This builds discipline. They learn the value of hard work through Martial Arts, and the rewards you get from it.
Fitness
Martial arts gets kids using muscles they never knew they had. They’ll grow stronger, faster, more coordinated, and more agile. Even if your child was not athletic before – they’ll gain these abilities.
Social Skills
Our martial arts instructors create a welcoming environment. Kids from all over the Forest of Dean feel at home, letting them open up, and make friends with kids who are positive influences and role models.
Community
At Urban Martial Arts Schools in the Forest we are focused on uniting the community. We support each other, cheer each other on, and help each other grow. Our tight knit community will welcome you openly. We can’t wait.
Mentorship & Guidance
Our instructors care. A lot. They’ll help your child dig deep to find the strength and courage to tackle all of their goals and discover their strength. Martial Arts has provided guidance for millions of kids over thousands of years. Let’s help your child too.
FUN
At Urban Martial Arts Schools, every kids martial arts class is packed with action, fun, and games. We keep kids smiling and laughing. That’s how we disguise all of the learning and character building! Kids just know they’re having fun. But as a parent, you’ll see all these traits developing in real time.
Grow Your Child’s Confidence & Focus With martial arts
What can our children’s martial arts classes help with?
- Improved Listening
- Improved Behavior
- Management of ADD/ADHD
- Improved Concentration
- Increased Resilience
- Improved Coordination & Balance
- Increased Strength & Fitness
- Increased Athletic Ability
- Improved Social Skills
- Increased Confidence & Self-Esteem
- And of course… FUN!
Unleash Their Excellence
Self-Discipline
Their starting fitness and skill levels don’t matter – as long as they put in the effort in every class, you’ll see results.
Confidence
When they step out of their comfort zone in our classes, it allows space for unshakable confidence to grow.
Focus
Focus doesn’t go away when they step off the mat. The skills they gain in class flow into everything they do.
Frequently Asked Questions
Most frequent questions and answers about our children's martial arts classes in Gloucester...
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Absolutely! Many parents find that martial arts can be incredibly beneficial for children with ADD or ADHD. Our classes are designed with structure, routine, and clear expectations—helping children improve focus, self-control, and confidence in a supportive environment. The physical activity also provides a great outlet for excess energy. Every child is different, which is why we invite you to book a free trial and see firsthand how our classes can positively impact your child’s focus and behaviour.
Quite the opposite! Martial arts teaches kids important values like respect, self-control, and empathy. Our goal is to help children build confidence—not to use their skills to intimidate others. We focus on discipline and character development, so our members learn when and how to use their training responsibly. Many parents in our Gloucester & Forest of Dean gyms find that martial arts actually helps reduce aggressive behaviour and improves social skills.
For children who are not natural athletes – team sports can be devastating on self-esteem. These children often feel like they are ‘letting the team down’ because they can’t keep up as well.
But in martial arts – children are in a group environment, but every child is on their own unique journey. They can go at their own pace. Some children advance faster, others slower. That’s okay.
What’s important is that your child is having fun, challenging themselves, making friends, and growing stronger inside and out.
The coordination, strength, and speed comes with time – even in children who are not ‘natural athletes’!
When your child first arrives at Urban – all they need are some comfy clothes they feel comfortable moving around in and a water bottle. We’ve got the rest covered.
They might be nervous about their first martial arts class. That’s perfectly normal! As soon as they see how kind and welcoming the instructors and other children are – that nervousness turns into excitement.
That is up to you! If you need some ‘me time’ — go grab a coffee and relax. Your child is in great hands. If you’d like to stay and observe, you’re welcome to do that as well, and make friends with the other parents. We’ve got a great community here in our Gloucester martial arts school and can’t wait for you to become part of it.
Absolutely. Our community of parents often become friends. We’re sure you’ll meet some other great mums and dads and bond over your child’s martial arts journey. Feel welcome to sit in one of our chairs and watch as long as you’d like. But please don’t feel pressured to stay if you need to take off. Many parents use our kids martial arts class time as a chance to get coffee, relax, get the weekly shop done, etc. It’s completely up to you!
Yes, martial arts can be a great fit for children who spend a lot of time on video games. Our classes offer an engaging, screen-free environment where kids can stay active, build confidence, and develop real-world social skills. Martial arts encourages goal-setting, discipline, and focus—qualities that can help balance screen time with healthy habits. Book a free trial class to see how we can help your child channel their energy into something positive and rewarding.
PLUS we disguise learning as fun – and keep your child laughing and smiling. They won’t miss their games for a moment.
Getting started is easy! Click here to scroll up, and fill out the form to grab our current amazing trial offer. It’s completely risk-free. Try us out and see why other parents can’t stop raving about our kids martial arts classes in the Forest of Dean!