As seen on:

  • NBC News | Logo
  • ABC News | Logo
  • The New York Times | Logo
  • Fox News Channel | Logo
  • New York Daily News | Logo

Let’s face it, raising kids in NYC isn’t easy. As NYC’s premier martial arts academy for kids since 2010, Combat Club has been on a mission to empower children in NYC aged 5 to 14 with confidence and resilience to thrive in an unpredictable world.

Combat Club helps kids learn essential life skills to set them up for success and avoid bullying, drugs, violence, social isolation and mental health struggles. Our students learn life skills like self-confidence, leadership abilities, focus, self-discipline, time-management while getting fit, making friends and learning wholly practical self-defense. Our reality-based hybrid martial arts system is based on a combination of Krav Maga, Muay Thai, Boxing and Jiu Jitsu grappling, delivered by world-class BlackBelt KMI instructors. Whether your child is just starting or has previous experience, we welcome all kids ages 5 to 14 to join our community.

Reviews
(84 Reviews)

  • This is a home away from home. A place where I feel safe and secure to learn without judgement or attachment to outcome. Here I have been challenged and accepted, tested and loved.

    RJ
    Rupert Jeremiah
  • We are really happy with Combat Club, our daughter is enjoying it and learning so much. They are very cool teachers. We like everything.

    MM
    Maria Monfort
  • As a student here at Combat Club it’s one of the best thing my parents did for me. I learn how to me more confident in tough situation. as a highschooler I’m able to stand up for myself and my friends, and not worry about how to handle a problem through expression and words. as a bounse I got an A in gym for being fit. thank you Combat Club.

    RC
    Rob Crispin
  • Excellent place for children and young adults to learn new life skills based on everyday situations that kids face. Very practical, fun and easy to learn technics that levels the playing field in their favor against Bullys. The Combat Club is a must try for any child and parent that’s interested in introducing a new mindset and discipline for self defense that will definitely help them develop confidence, focus, awareness, responsibility, and a new found respect for themselves and others around them.

    SP
    Shownyay Prolific
  • The instructors are passionate about raising strong adults and work with kids on a daily basis. The classes are designed to provide the tools needed to overcome real-world challenges in a safe, social, and supportive environment. Kids and youth are not only taught to physically protect themselves, they learn life skills like self-confidence, resilience, hard work, discipline, respect, personal responsibility, conflict communication, social skills, and dealing with confrontations as well.

    JO
    Jesse Osher
  • It has been amazing to see my son develop, learn the techniques, and become more aware and focused over the last year. I look forward to seeing how he continues to grow throughout the Combat Club and into the Blackbelt program

    RH
    Ryan Hemmesch
  • I would definitely commit myself to this in the next couple of years. I wish I had found out about this sooner.

    KF
    Ka-wen F.
Combat Club Logo

IT TAKES A VILLAGE & A TEAM OF EXPERTS.

Every parent should have a team behind them.

Our team of experts desigend Combat Club’s hybrid martial arts program for kids to help your child reach their full potential. You don’t have to do it alone: we engaged teachers, bullying experts, behavioral psychologists, self-defense and fitness experts, PhDs, along with a panel of parents and our own experience 2010. Our Foundation Program weaves life skills into our hybrid martial arts system, which is based on a combination of Krav Maga, Muay Thai, Boxing and Jiu Jitsu grappling. Our Black Belt Program also includes a Leadership & Character Development Program.

Our program is offered in after school and weekend classes, but also in school break holiday camps and summer campsl

Hybrid Martial Arts Program for Kids

LEARN TO LEAD

YOUTH ONLY CLASSES IN TRIBECA, NYC

We transform kids’ lives by teaching them essential life skills they may not learn anywhere else. We also rely on providing positive role models and supportive peers for social reinforcement. Life skills are woven through lessons about practical hybrid martial arts for kids while they also make friends. We strive to offer a nurturing and supportive environment where children can learn and push themselves to grow and become their best selves.  

Some students come to us because they are being bullied, start traveling alone to school, want to build confidence. Others want a real physical challenge or to learn a practical form of self defense. All of them learn to lead, with confidence.

Life Skills Classes in Tribeca, NYC

PHYSICAL EDUCATION HAS CHANGED FOR GOOD

BOND WITH YOUR CHILD IN FAMILY CLASSES

Our family classes allow parents and children to learn and train together, creating a unique bonding experience. These classes are structured to accommodate different ages and learning levels, enabling families to practice together at home and make time for class while enjoying the benefits of shared activities.

Family Martial Arts Classes

CLASSES AND AVAILABILITY

CLASSES TIMETABLE

Combat Club by KMI NYC offers classes 5 days a week as well as in school break holiday camps. Check out our timetable to see when martial arts for kids classes are running in our TriBeCa location.

Martial Arts for Kids Classes Timetable

2 WEEK TRIAL.

We offer new students a 2-week trial, complete with free uniform, to experience the benefits of our kids’ self-defense and martial arts programs. After the trial, we recommend a monthly membership that allows children to train as much as their schedule permits.

For optimal results, we suggest attending at least two classes per week to maintain momentum and maximize benefits.

2-Week Trial for Kids’ Self-Defense ProgramKids’ Self-Defense ProgramKids' Martial Arts programs

Videos

The School Behind the Reviews

Combat Club by KMI is New York City’s only dedicated life skills and self-defense martial arts academy for children, founded in 2010 at 281 Broadway, Tribeca (NYC 10007). The curriculum (combining Krav Maga, Muay Thai, Boxing, and Brazilian Jiu Jitsu) was developed with behavioral psychologists and child development researchers to build confidence, focus, resilience, and practical self-defense skills in children aged 5–14. Combat Club has been featured in NBC News, ABC News, The New York Times, Fox News Channel, and the NY Daily News. 4.8 stars across 24 verified Google reviews. Trial available: 2 complete classes plus a complimentary uniform, no commitment required.

COMBAT CLUB CLASS SCHEDULE

BOOK YOUR TRIAL

Book Your Trial

Learn from our expert team.

REAL SKILLS. REAL CONFIDENCE.