SELF-DEFENCE CLASSES FOR KIDS

LEVEL 1 CLASSES

Mondays 5:00pm-6:00pm
Thursdays 5:00pm-6:00pm

CONFIDENCE. AWARENESS. FUN.

Our Kids Self-Defence program is designed to equip children ages 6–12 with the tools they need to stay safe—both physically and emotionally—while keeping them active, engaged, and having fun.

Each class follows a consistent and kid-friendly structure:

• Safety Chat: We begin with an age-appropriate discussion on self-defence topics. These “chats” cover more than just physical skills – they dive into important life lessons like when it is/isn’t appropriate to use physical self-defence (i.e. not against your siblings!), the importance of paying attention and listening to your gut, and what to do after someone tries to hurt you.
• Dynamic Warm-Up: Movement-based activities to get bodies and brains ready to learn, burn off energy, and build physical confidence.
• Skills & Drills: Kids learn effective, practical self-defence techniques through hands-on practice, partner work, and instructor guidance. We focus on building strong foundational skills in a supportive environment.
• Skill-Building Games: We wrap up each session with high-energy games that reinforce what they’ve learned and help build coordination, teamwork, and resilience.

At Empowered Defence Centre, we believe self-defence should feel empowering, not frightening. Our classes are intentionally designed to make learning safety skills approachable, positive, and (most importantly) fun. Kids leave class feeling stronger, more confident, and excited to come back.

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Full Level 1 Program

With regular attendance, you can expect to complete Level 1 in as little as 3 months before qualifying to advance to Level 2.

Making the commitment to complete the entire Level 1 Program up front entitles you to twice-a-week classes and an unlimited time frame to complete the program (great to accommodate travel, illness/injury, or an inconsistent schedule).

This tier also includes a free uniform t-shirt ($25 value), access to Open Gym times, and a 20% discount on all of our periphery programs (camps, seminars, workshops) as long as the student has attended at least one class in the last month.

$300 plus tax

Monthly Plan

If you’re not quite ready to commit to the full Level 1 Program, take it month-by-month, with options to pause your membership at any time. Monthly Plans start on the 1st of each calendar month.

This plan entitles you to twice-a-week classes, includes a free uniform t-shirt with your first month ($25 value), access to Open Gym times, and a 10% discount on all of our periphery programs (camps, seminars, workshops).

$100 plus tax

Drop-In Passes

If you want to take things day-by-day, you are welcome to purchase drop-in passes for just the classes you are able to attend.

You will still require a uniform shirt, which can be purchased for $25 plus tax, and you are welcome to utilize our open gym times at a rate of $5 plus tax per visit.

$20 plus tax per class