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A little girl doing a karate kick with confidence!

Combat sports for kids

Are your children fascinated by martial arts films? Have you caught them doing a karate chop in the backyard? If so, a combat sport could be the perfect kids activity for them! They build strenght and self esteem with less risk of injury than team sports.

Community centres

Have you ever taken your kids along to your local community centre? If not, check it out today - community organisations often run events and programmes at these venues which are low cost and designed to support the well being and enjoyment of families and their kids. Your kids can participate in lots of good causes as well as making friends and having a great time!

Fun Gymnastics Games and Challenges for Kids: Keep Your Child Active and Happy

Gymnastics often involves forming various shapes and poses. Get a group of kids together and challenge them to create different shapes with their bodies. It could be a star, a circle, or even the alphabet! This not only encourages teamwork but also sparks creativity and imagination.

5 Essential Martial Arts Tips for Beginners: Nurturing Your Child's Potential through Karate & Self Defence Lessons in New Zealand

Martial arts represent a journey that demands perseverance and patience. Remind your child that progress requires time and dedication. Encourage them to set achievable goals, whether it's mastering a new technique or advancing to the next belt level.

Beach volley is a great summer family game!

Beach Volleyball for your Kids

Make a trip to the beach even more fun with a game of volleyball! Popular during the summer, it?s a great form of exercise and loads of fun!

Teamwork in Soccer: Teaching Kids the Value of Cooperation

Soccer teaches kids teamwork, communication, and more. Find the best Soccer Classes & Lessons and Coaches in New Zealand.

MARTIAL ARTS IMPROVE YOUR ATTENTION SPAN

A new study shows that Martial Arts has positive benefits for improving your attention span and alertness. Something in today’s ‘no patience’ society is sorely needed. A large part of Martial Arts training is developing your mental acuity as well as your physical strength.

Kids Who Participate In the ARTS develop

What more could you ask for?

A Parent's Guide to Choosing the Perfect Karate Dojo for Your Child in New Zealand

Communication is the secret sauce. How does the dojo keep you posted about your child's feats? Are they all about teamwork? A dojo that ropes in parents and keeps them in the loop is a dojo that's got its heart in the right place.

Why Enroll Your Child in a Youth Basketball Club? Discover the Benefits!

Being part of a club fosters an understanding of goal-setting and hard work. It's a lesson that's readily transferable to academic endeavors, personal aspirations, and future career paths.

Conducting for kids

We've all seen refined gentlemen acting as conductors of grand orchestras. But did you know kids lessons are available in music conducting? Learning to conduct is a great exercise for kids which educates them about a range of things about music. It can also improve their brain function and social skills in ways that will benefits lots of other areas of their lives.

Overcoming Fear in Gymnastics: Encouraging Brave Little Gymnasts Category

Help your young gymnast conquer fear and develop confidence in the exciting world of gymnastics.

NZ is well-known for producing world-class Rugby Union players!

Rugby Union for Kids

The sport of kings! Your kids will love this team and contact sport. The development of strategic skills, physical strength, and team spirit are just a few of the benefits rugby union can provide to your kids!

With friend and family, it is a great game!

Table Tennis for your Kids

If your kids want to develop their hand eye co-ordination table tennis may be the answer! Great for confined spaces and indoors, it has become a fiercely competitive sport that goes all the way up to Olympic level!

Young track cyclists compete in a veladrome

Track cycling for kids

Introduce your children to track cycling! Looking for healthy and affordable activities for kids? Track cycling could be the perfect option!

Strengthened and Resilient: Karate for Girls

Empowering girls through Karate is a transformative journey that enriches their lives physically, mentally, and emotionally. The discipline, confidence, and resilience fostered through Karate classes and lessons can be empowering.

Gymnastics a Beginner's Guide for Kids

As your child progresses, they'll start mastering fundamental skills like rolls, handstands, cartwheels, and somersaults. Trained coaches will guide them through each step, ensuring safety and proper technique.

Your kids will learn heaps while also having lots of fun!

Science Centre Activities for Kids

Bring out the Einstein in your kids by making science fun!

Taekwondo for Kids

For a martial art that can build kids' confidence and self esteem why not try taekwondo? It has evolved into a form of self defence and even an Olympic level game!

Harmonica For Kids

Your child can express their musical talent anywhere with an instrument that fits in their pocket! Most often heard in blues and folk music, the harmonica is fun to play and very versatile!