Kids Martial Arts & BJJ • Ages 4-15 • Maidstone, Kent

Give Your Child
The Confidence To
Stand Tall.

Kids self-defence classes that build real confidence, unshakeable discipline, and the courage to handle anything life throws at them, including bullies. In a safe, structured, family-friendly environment they'll actually love coming to.

No commitment. No equipment needed. No experience necessary.

🛡 Designated Safeguarding Officer on every session. DBS-checked, qualified instructors. Your child's safety is our first priority.

5.0
Google Rating
100%
Parent Satisfaction
3+
Dedicated Coaches
15+
Years Experience

Every Parent Worries.
We Have The Answer.

You can't follow them to school. You can't be there at every playground. But you can give them the tools to stand up for themselves: with composure, confidence, and courage.

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Bullying Prevention That Actually Works

Kids self-defence isn't about teaching your child to fight, it's about giving them the quiet confidence that bullies instinctively avoid. Children who train in martial arts carry themselves differently. They make eye contact. They don't shrink. Research consistently shows that martial arts is one of the most effective anti-bullying interventions available to parents.

2

Real Self-Defence Skills, Safely Taught

Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu teaches children to control a situation without throwing a punch. They learn to neutralise threats using leverage and technique: the safest, most practical form of child self-defence available. Every technique is taught in a controlled, supervised environment with your child's safety as the absolute priority.

3

Confidence That Changes Everything

Watch what happens when a shy child earns their first stripe. When they nail a technique they've been practising for weeks. When their coach looks them in the eye and says "well done." That moment changes how they walk into a classroom. Children's martial arts builds deep, lasting child confidence that carries into every area of life.

4

Discipline & Focus: Without The Nagging

Martial arts teaches discipline through structure, respect, and achievement, not punishment. Children learn to listen, follow instructions, set goals, and work toward them. Parents consistently tell us the focus and discipline their kids develop on the mat translates directly to better behaviour at home and better results at school.

5

Fitness They Don't Even Notice

No child wants to go to the gym. But every child wants to grapple, roll, and play. Kids martial arts classes are disguised exercise, building coordination, strength, flexibility, and cardiovascular fitness while your child thinks they're just having fun. Healthy habits, built from a young age, that last a lifetime.

6

A Safe Place Where They Belong

Zilla's kids programme is built on one principle: every child should feel proud, supported, and safe. Our family-friendly environment, three-coach structure, and designated Safeguarding Officer ensure your child trains in the most protected environment possible. Parents are always welcome to watch.

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Their first class is completely free. Zero commitment.

Membership Pricing

Simple, transparent membership pricing tailored for your child's progression.

1 Session

per week

£30 / month
  • 1 class per week
  • £7.50 per class value
  • Build confidence & discipline
  • Fun & safe environment
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Unlimited

up to 5 session per week

£75 / month
  • Unlimited kids classes (5/week)
  • £3.75 per class value
  • Maximum progression
  • Dedicated coaching
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What Your Child Gains
Beyond The Mat

The techniques are just the beginning. The character building that happens inside our structured classes is what parents value most.

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Unbreakable Confidence

Children who train develop a deep, quiet self-assurance. They know what they're capable of. They don't need to prove it, and that confidence radiates into friendships, school, and family life.

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Discipline & Respect

Every session reinforces listening, patience, and respect for others. Children learn that earned achievement feels better than shortcuts, a lesson that shapes their character for life.

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Lifelong Friendships

Your child joins a team. They train together, support each other, and celebrate each other's progress. The bonds formed in kids martial arts are some of the strongest friendships they'll ever make.

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Resilience & Grit

They'll face challenges on the mat and learn to push through them. That resilience; the ability to get back up, try again, and grow from failure, is the single most valuable life skill we teach.

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Focus & Goal Setting

Belt progressions and technique milestones teach children to set goals, work toward them, and experience the pride of achievement. This transfers directly to academic performance and personal development.

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A Positive Self-Image

Your child learns what their body can do, not what it looks like. Martial arts builds a healthy, capable relationship with their own physicality; they feel strong, capable, and proud of themselves.

What Parents Say

Don't take our word for it. Here's what parents of our kids programme members have to say.

Google Rating 5.0
★★★★★
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★★★★★
Zilla has been a fantastic place for both me and my child to train in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu. From day one, I felt immediately welcomed, not just as a student, but as part of a supportive and respectful community. As a woman, it can be daunting stepping onto the mats for the first time, but the coaches and students created a space where I felt comfortable and encouraged to learn.

The coaching is top quality, technical, clear, and always focused on progression. Classes are well-structured with a great mix of technique, drilling, and live sparring.

My child also trains at Zilla and absolutely loves it. The kids' classes offer a perfect balance between discipline and fun, helping build confidence, focus, and respect from an early age.

The women's classes are another huge plus! They're a strong, friendly group and it’s a brilliant environment to train, learn, and grow in the sport.
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Alex Simpson Verified Google Review
★★★★★
My son came to us at the age of 14 and said "I wanna do MMA" after 9 years of Kung Fu training to say I was shocked was an understatement !!!

My 1st call to Dayman ended with "I dont teach kids" hmmmm where do we go from here ......

Albie was adamant he wanted to do this, another call to Dayman basically begging to let him just come and watch a session, hoping that it would put him off ........ That didnt work !!!!!

The next week Albie joined in his 1st class...... with a room full of fully grown men .....I felt i was offering him up as a chid sacrifice !!!! But he wanted to do this !!!!!

Every single one of those fully grown men accepted him in, and were so kind and patient with him ......taking their turns to work/roll/strike with him ....even when it meant it wasnt the best training for them, they put that aside to help him. Something we will never forget !!!!
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Kim Horton Verified Google Review
★★★★★
Our daughter Alivia has now joined at the age of 16 and again every single person has made her feel welcome as part of the Zilla Family. We only have 3 girls in the squad but there is absolutely no awkwardness, the girls get stuck in and give the fellas a run for their money !!!!

If youre looking for a squad that will accept you ...... respect you....and train you to be where you want to be .....then look no further than Zilla Training ......I have worked with a lot of martial arts coaches and Dayman is the most invested coach I have ever met, he invests in his students and that is very rare !!!!!

If your a parent of a child/young person and you worry about them being out and about ......get them down to Zilla Training for a complete training programme.

Thankyou Dayman and all the Zilla Family for what you have given our children !!!!!
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Kim Horton Verified Google Review
★★★★★
If you’re paying only lip service
To your modest fitness goals
Or even if your current workout
Has lots flaws & holes

Zilla Training is what you need
To Sharpen up your game
Or if your regime is like so many:
Filled with more of the boring same

Dayman there, will transform the puny
Into relative beefcake platters
Or if you already think you can 'roll'
Your ego may be left in tatters
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Marva D Verified Google Review
★★★★★
Highly recommended. Great atmosphere, fantastic coaching and very friendly members. Best place to train BJJ and MMA in Maidstone. After being introduced to Dayman I knew he had a massive knowledge of fighting, as the class progressed he would periodically watch me and give me intricate details on how too improve on technique that I had being doing the same way for years. After that first session I could not wait too step back into that gym and learn more about MMA and jujitsu.
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Questions Parents Ask

We understand. You want to be sure this is right for your child. Here are the questions every parent asks before that first class.

"Won't martial arts make my child aggressive?"

The opposite. Children's BJJ teaches control, patience, and respect. Studies consistently show that kids who train in martial arts display less aggression, not more. They learn when to act, when to walk away, and how to de-escalate: the opposite of aggression.

"My child is really shy. Will they cope?"

Our coaches specialise in bringing shy children out of their shell: gently, patiently, at their own pace. Many of our most confident members started as the quietest kids in the room. The structured, supportive environment is specifically designed to make every child feel included from day one.

"Is it safe? I'm worried about injuries."

Child safety is our absolute priority. We have a designated Safeguarding Officer, three qualified instructors in every session, and age-appropriate techniques taught progressively. BJJ is a grappling art: no striking, no kicking. It's one of the safest martial arts for children.

"What if my child doesn't like it?"

That's exactly why the first class is completely free: no commitment, no pressure. Let them try it. If they love it, and most do, brilliant. If not, you've lost nothing. We never pressure parents or children into signing up.

Where to Find Us

Zilla Training is located at The Heathers, Bicknor Road. There is plenty of free parking available right outside.

Zilla Combat Academy
The Heathers, Bicknor Road
Maidstone, ME15 9ZS

Their First Class Is
Completely Free.

Give your child the gift of confidence, discipline, and real self-defence skills. One free class. No commitment. No equipment needed. Just bring them along and watch what happens.

No experience necessary Kit provided Safeguarding Officer present Parents welcome to watch
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