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Self Defense Classes

Adult Jujitsu
Japanese Jujitsu escapes, throws, locks, & holds to defend against a larger opponent.

Adult Karate
Okinawan Shorin Ryu blocks, punches, strikes, & kicks, to protect against an attack.

Children's Jujitsu
Boys and girls learn self defense, confidence, discipline, and coordination.

Women's Self Defense
Effective techniques to protect against a larger attacker.
 

"I wanted to find an activity for my children that not only helped them physically, but also improved their mental concentration.  My children couldn't be happier at Lakewood Budo Kai and I love their family discounts."

Children's Jujitsu Self Defense Classes in Long Beach (ages 7 to 12)

Specifically designed for boys and girls
We recognize the benefits the martial arts offers children and we've developed a Jujitsu self defense class in Long Beach specifically designed for boys and girls using the same Danzan Ryu Jujitsu system taught in our adult Jujitsu class.

In the course of learning self defense techniques, kids gain the benefit of patience, exercise, self control, and discipline. Some of the many benefits children receive include self defense, enhanced concentration in school, improved coordination, enhanced self esteem, and character development. Areas stressed include avoiding confrontations, always striving to improve, learning the discipline to continue and not give up, how to focus, and respect for others.

Our children's classes are now our largest and fastest growing group of martial arts students. With over 30 years experience teaching martial arts to children, safety is our primary concern and our instructor to student ratio is one of the best.. A belt ranking system similar to the adult classes is used to distinguish proficiency and seniority.

Our Approach
Children practice techniques with a partner and a black belt instructor who guides and assists them though the process of learning self defense. We group children by rank so they can focus on Jujitsu self defense techniques that are appropriate for their skill level. Our Children's Jujitsu class is specifically designed for boys and girls ages 7 to 12. Sorry, we do not accept students younger than 7 years of age.

History
Founded in 1979, our Lakewood Budo Kai martial arts school has offered Jujitsu, Karate, and Women's Self Defense classes in the Long Beach area for over 30 years. Our school is lead by Jim Kelton, our head instructor and a seventh degree black belt, who has over 40 years of martial arts training and experience.

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