Our Kids Muay Thai Kickboxing programs in West Des Moines are designed for students ages 5 to 7 and 8 to 12 who are seeking to build confidence, coordination, and real martial arts skills in a structured environment. Classes are supportive, disciplined, and rooted in traditional martial arts values, helping students grow physically while developing resilience and focus.
Kids Muay Thai and Kickboxing Classes in West Des Moines
What are Zero Dojo's Kids Classes like?
We offer two youth Muay Thai and Kickboxing programs: the Lil’ Cobras (ages 5 to 7) and Cobras (ages 8 to 12). Both classes are structured to build strong technical foundations in a focused, engaging environment that keeps kids active, improving, and having fun.
The Lil’ Cobras class is 30 minutes long while Cobras train for a full hour. Both classes start with a group warm-up led by one of our student leaders. From there, Head Coaches Michael and Karen Wright lead students through the day’s technique, breaking movements down clearly and reinforcing proper form. As students practice, coaches actively circulate correcting techniques where needed and provide individual feedback. Controlled live drills are added to help students apply what they have learned in a dynamic setting. Classes typically end with a skill-based game that reinforces coordination, timing, and athletic movement.
Our goal is to foster determination, resilience, and confidence in our students by challenging them to give their best everyday. Whether your child is interested in structured training, competition training, or building confidence, Zero Dojo is here to support their journey in martial arts!
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Cobras Kids Martial Arts – Ages 8-13
Our Cobras Martial Arts program is a path toward fitness, discipline, and personal growth. In every training session they’ll learn to harness their energy into powerful punches, swift kicks, and precise strikes building, confidence with every move. Rooted in Muay Thai and Kickboxing, our curriculum blends the most effective techniques of different styles into a versatile and effective combat style. We develop not just physical strength, agility, and endurance but mental toughness, focus, and respect for others as well. The dynamic drills, pad work and sparring foster teamwork and camaraderie while teaching self-defense skills in a safe, supportive environment. Beyond the physical gains, kids in our program will learn valuable life lessons perseverance, humility and the courage to rise after every fall creating a strong foundation for both the ring and life.
Lil’ Cobras Kids Martial Arts – Ages 5 to 7
Our Lil’ Cobras Martial Arts program is a fun and engaging way for kids ages five to seven build strength, coordination and confidence! Through playful drills and basic Muay Thai and Kickboxing techniques, they will build focus, discipline, and respect while improving balance and fine motor skills. In addition to martial skills, we also develop foundational strength and conditioning skills, laying the groundwork for both physical fitness. Most importantly, it is a fantastic outlet for their energy; teaching them self control and the basics of self defense in a safe, enjoyable way.
