Building Confident, Focused Kids in West Des Moines Since 2008
Kids Muay Thai & Kickboxing Program at Zero Dojo
What to Expect in Your First Class
Our Kids Muay Thai Kickboxing programs in West Des Moines are designed for students ages 5 to 13 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.
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, the coaches 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!
Lil' Cobras (Ages 5–7)
Our Lil’ Cobras Martial Arts program is a fun and engaging way for kids ages five to seven build strength, coordination and beginning to learning the fundamentals of Muay Thai. Through basic drills, sport specific exercises, and low contact sparring, student progress through our ranking system. In addition to martial skills, we also develop foundational strength and conditioning skills, laying the groundwork for physical fitness.
Cobras (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, kicks, and strikes. 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.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does my child need on their first day?
Loose, comfortable clothing they can move in, like a t-shirt and shorts or athletic wear, is all that’s needed for a trial class. We have shin guards and gloves to borrow for their trial class
What if my child has no experience?
No experience is necessary. Most kids who start at Zero Dojo have never trained before. Our coaches build every class around the students in the room, so beginners are never left behind.
Why train at Zero Dojo?
Zero Dojo has been a family-owned gym since 2008. Every class includes hands on coaching and individual attention, not just group instruction, and our ranking system tracks your child’s progress and gives them a clear path to their next rank.
