KIDS MUAY THAI, KICKBOXING & BOXING IN gRAND jUNCTION, co.

Give your child a fun, challenging way to build confidence, discipline, coordination, and fitness through martial arts.

Elevate Kids Striking is designed for ages 6–15, combining boxing, Muay Thai, and kickboxing into an exciting youth program where kids can learn new skills, stay active, and challenge themselves in a positive environment.

Located in downtown Grand Junction, Colorado, Elevate Jiu Jitsu + Striking welcomes families from throughout Mesa County and Colorado's Western Slope who are looking for quality kids martial arts and youth striking classes.

CLASS DAY & TIME
Tuesdays | 5:00–5:45 PM
New Members: $125/month
Existing Elevate Members: $25/month add-on

A Program Designed for Young Athletes

Kids learn differently than adults, which is why our Kids Striking curriculum is built specifically for young athletes ages 6–15. Techniques are broken down step by step, giving students time to understand each movement, practice it correctly, and build on those skills as they progress.

Our goal is to maintain a strong coach-to-student ratio, so kids receive quality instruction while classes remain structured, active, and engaging.

Students develop their skills through pad work, partner drills, movement, conditioning, and progressive technique training in an environment where safety and proper fundamentals come first.

No previous martial arts experience is necessary. Beginners can start with the fundamentals, while kids who already train Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu can add boxing, Muay Thai, and kickboxing skills to become more confident, coordinated, and well-rounded martial artists.

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What Your CHILD WILL Learn

  • Boxing Fundamentals — Proper punches, combinations, and defensive movement

  • Kicking Fundamentals — Safe, controlled kicking techniques and proper mechanics

  • Stance & Footwork — Balance, movement, positioning, and creating angles

  • Defense — Blocking, movement, distance management, and protecting themselves

  • Pad Work — Developing accuracy, timing, coordination, and technique

  • Striking Combinations — Learning how punches, kicks, and movement work together

  • Distance & Timing — Understanding when to move, defend, and strike

  • Strength & Conditioning — Improving fitness, agility, balance, and overall athleticism

  • Partner Drills — Developing control, communication, teamwork, and respect

  • Anti-Bullying & Self-Defense Skills — Building confidence, situational awareness, verbal boundaries, de-escalation, knowing when to seek help, and age-appropriate techniques for protecting themselves when necessary

  • Progressive Skill Development — Building skills step by step as each child gains experience and confidence

  • No previous experience is required. Our coaches meet each child at their current skill level and help them develop the skills, confidence, and discipline to succeed both on and off the mats.

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KIDS MARTIAL ARTS FOR gRAND jUNCTION & mESA cOUNTY fAMILIES

Elevate welcomes young athletes from Grand Junction, Fruita, Palisade, Clifton, Orchard Mesa, and communities throughout Mesa County. If you're searching for kids Muay Thai, kickboxing, boxing, or martial arts near Grand Junction, come experience Elevate with a free trial class.

  • Absolutely. Kids Muay Thai isn’t about putting children in a ring and telling them to fight. At Elevate, we teach striking the same way we teach Jiu Jitsu—progressively, safely, and at an age-appropriate level.

    Kids learn the fundamentals of stance, movement, footwork, punches, kicks, defense, combinations, and pad work while developing coordination, balance, fitness, and body control. As their skills improve, training progresses with an emphasis on technique and control—not hurting their training partners.

    Just as importantly, martial arts gives kids an opportunity to practice discipline, focus, confidence, respect, and staying calm when things get challenging.

    No experience is required. Our goal is to create a safe, positive environment where kids can learn real striking skills, work hard, have fun, and become more confident along the way.

  • Not at all. Elevate Kids Striking is beginner-friendly and designed to teach skills progressively. Whether your child has never tried martial arts or already trains Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, our coaches meet them at their current level and help them progress safely.

  • Comfortable athletic clothing and a water bottle are all you need. Hand wraps and gloves become useful once you start pad work, but we can point you toward the right gear after your first class rather than asking you to buy anything up front.

  • Yes. Muay Thai teaches real striking distance, clinch control, and defensive movement, all of which apply directly outside the gym. Beyond the physical technique, training builds the awareness and composure that help in a real confrontation.

  • Classes open with a warmup, move into pad work and technique drills, and close with conditioning. Coaches break down each movement in detail before you drill it with a partner, and contact level stays very light for beginners until you're ready for more.

  • Yes. Kids Striking keeps students moving through footwork, pad work, drills, conditioning, and technique. The program helps young athletes improve cardiovascular fitness, coordination, balance, agility, and overall athleticism while learning practical martial arts skills.

    • No. For your child's first class, just bring comfortable athletic clothing and a water bottle. We have loaner gear available when needed—just ask one of our coaches. Kids Striking Gear Bundles are also available for students who join the program.

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