NEXUS Martial Arts - Youth Programs

Youth Programs (ages 4 and up)

Dear Parent:

Just imagine if you found a program that challenged your child both physically and mentally, fostered their creativity and love of learning, and helped them develop crucial life skills!

Well if you have been searching for such a rewarding experience for your child…

Look no further!

Our youth programs help kids:

Become more physically active
Positively approach new challenges
Develop greater confidence and communication skills
Reinforce important values like respect, personal responsibility, and self-discipline
Learn practical self-defense skills

Our Unique Approach

Now there is a healthy, proven alternative to the behaviorally rigid and restrictive kids programs that are so common in the martial arts industry.

Instead of using the militaristic model adopted by most schools, our youth classes begin from this premise: the foundation of a child’s personal growth and success already lies within him- or herself. Ideally, a learning environment should seek to cultivate this growth in the truest sense of the word – naturally – not impose it.

At Nexus Martial Arts, children learn and reinforce crucial listening, communication, and problem-solving skills, as well as realistic self-defense, in a fun, supportive environment. In addition, we help motivate kids to take the positive values they learn in our classes and apply them at home and at school.

In our special teaching method:

1. We do not train children, we assist them to develop their full potential.

2. We do not condition them to respond predictably through rote technique, we provide the conditions for them to evolve and create dynamic means to help them succeed.

3. We do not use a win or lose paradigm. We use incremental and progressively increasing challenges in complexity, intensity, and unpredictability to provide the child with positive feedback and "errorless learning."

4. We are not there to think for them. We are there to reinforce an environment conducive to the stability and maintenance of independence, freedom, and creativity.

What Others Say About Nexus Martial Arts

The Pros

"Stephen has developed a superb program for kids and teens that is fun, energetic and educational. His teaching style is relaxed and he has a knack for working with shy kids. His classes involve all kinds of games and drills that have the students laughing and rolling about... acting like, well, KIDS. But at the same time, they are developing real skills that improve their body awareness and physical agility. The kids are eating this up and asking for more."
Meghan Gardner - Director, Guard Up Inc.

“As a Martial Arts Instructor/Coach who works with a lot of kids, I can attest that Steve has a tremendous depth of knowledge and his material is extremely practical for anyone from new to advanced students. Steve has a way of distilling complex concepts to their simple essence. This approach has really improved my skills sets and teaching ability with both children and adults.

I have been using his training methodology with youths ranging from age 5-12 and adults of all ages and their performance in all ranges is growing daily. His insights have helped me grow as a coach/instructor and I am looking forward to his next workshop.”
Alan Condon - Empire Martial Arts

NEXUS Parents

"My two sons (ages 11 and 13) have been taking classes with Steve, and I am very impressed with both his martial arts skills and his ability to relate to and teach young people. In every session, he shows them techniques and then shows them how to safely practice them on each other. He also reminds them that fitness should be a big part of their lives. Many children today live sedentary lives and working with Steve has made my children want to live more active lifestyles. I would highly recommend Steve Whittier to any parent looking for a martial arts instructor for their kids."

"My daughter can't wait to get to class. I've never seen her so excited about anything she's done!"

"Your program was the perfect thing for our son. He is more physically active than ever and his self-confidence has never been better."

"I am so impressed with your patience and professionalism."

Get Your Child or Teen Started Today!

To sign up for our no-obligation trial program, call 508-295-5427, or click below