Ages 3-4
Little Ninjas
Martial arts fundamentals built for the youngest students. Confidence, focus, and listening skills in a fun safe welcoming environment.
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What Your Kid Becomes
Kids Martial Arts in Clovis, CA That Builds Confidence, Focus, and Discipline.
Kids martial arts in Clovis, CA for ages 3 through 12. Little Ninjas (3 to 4), Big Ninjas (5 to 6), Juniors MMA, and Juniors BJJ. 10 years on Shaw Avenue. The change parents notice first happens off the mat.
10
Years in Clovis
Ages 3-12
Welcomed Here
5
Star Rated
Why Parents in Clovis Choose Guido's for Kids Martial Arts.
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Discipline Built In, Class by Class
Structure, clear expectations, and consistent feedback in every session. The discipline your child builds on the mat is the same discipline you will see at dinner and in the classroom.
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Nationally Certified Instructors
Every instructor at Guido's is a nationally certified professional. Quality martial arts instruction is the baseline.
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ABCs of Conflict Avoidance
A real methodology for handling bullying situations through awareness, de-escalation, and confidence. Kids learn to avoid, de-escalate, and defend with integrity.
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Confidence That Carries to School
Confidence built through earned achievement is different from the kind that gets handed out. Kids who train here earn their rank. That distinction shows in how they walk and how they handle hard things outside this dojo.
The Right Kids Martial Arts Program for Their Age.
Families from Old Town Clovis, Harlan Ranch, Northeast Clovis, and Fresno bring their kids to Guido's every week. See drive times from your neighborhood.
Ages 3-6 First programs. Short classes. Big results.
Ages 5-6
Big Ninjas
The next step in martial arts fundamentals for ages 5 and 6. Confidence, discipline, and respect built through age-appropriate technique.
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Ages 7-12
Juniors MMA
MMA and Karate for ages 7 to 12. Confidence, discipline, focus, and real self-defense through the ABCs of Conflict Avoidance.
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Ages 7-12
Juniors BJJ
Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu for ages 7 to 12. Body control, confidence, and ground-game self-defense.
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The ABCs of Conflict Avoidance: Our Anti-Bullying Method.
We teach the ABCs of Conflict Avoidance, a methodology designed to give kids the tools to handle bullying situations through awareness, de-escalation, and confidence. Through our Bully Prevention and Child Safety approach, kids learn to avoid, de-escalate, and defend with integrity.
A student who has trained for a few months walks differently, responds to pressure differently, and projects a kind of quiet confidence that most bullies are specifically looking to avoid. The physical skill is secondary to this.
How We Keep Kids Martial Arts Classes Safe in Clovis.
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Age-Matched Training Only
No child trains outside their age group or skill level. Contact is controlled and introduced progressively.
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Background-Checked Instructors
Every instructor on staff has passed a background check before working with children at Guido's. No exceptions.
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Standards You Can Verify
Every instructor at Guido's is a nationally certified professional. Shihan Mike Guido reviews every student's progression personally and holds the staff to the same standard he holds himself to on the mat. The training your child gets here is the training you would want them to get.
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Open-Door Parent Policy
Parents can observe any class from the viewing area at any time. No appointment required.
What Families Are Saying
Read what parents and students across Clovis say about training at Guido's. The kindest reviews come from the families who have been on the mat the longest.
What Parents Always Ask
Every Question Parents Ask Before Signing Up.
What is the youngest age for kids martial arts in Clovis?
Children can start as young as 3 years old in our Little Ninjas program. Little Ninjas is built specifically for ages 3 and 4 with shorter classes, fun, and age-appropriate fundamentals. From there students move into Big Ninjas (5 to 6), then Juniors MMA or Juniors BJJ (7 to 12).
Will my child have to fight or spar?
No child is required to spar. Contact training is introduced progressively when an instructor determines a student has the technique and self-control to participate safely. Every introduction to live training is supervised, age-matched, and optional.
Is kids martial arts safe?
Yes, with the right structure and instructors. Safety protocols are built into the curriculum. Instructors are nationally certified, mats meet impact safety standards, and parents can observe every session.
What if my child has ADHD or behavior challenges?
Martial arts training has a documented positive effect on children with ADHD and focus-related challenges. The structure, physical outlet, predictable routine, and immediate feedback loop address several of the core difficulties these children face in other settings.
Which Clovis kids martial arts program should my kid start in?
Ages 3 to 4 start in Little Ninjas. Ages 5 to 6 start in Big Ninjas. Ages 7 to 12 choose between Juniors MMA (Mixed Martial Arts and Karate) or Juniors BJJ (Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu). Many kids in the 7 to 12 age band end up training both as they grow with the academy.
How long are classes?
Class lengths are tuned to each age group. Little Ninjas and Big Ninjas run 30 minutes. Juniors MMA and Juniors BJJ run 45 minutes. Every program meets up to five days a week.
What does my child need to bring?
For your trial, just comfortable athletic clothes and a water bottle. Training happens barefoot on the mat. Your free Guido's t-shirt is included with your one-week trial.
How will I see progress?
Progress is visible in several ways. Belt promotions mark formal advancement and happen when the instructor nominates a student based on demonstrated competency. Most parents report changes in behavior at home before they see the belt ceremony.
How often should my child come?
Two classes per week is the recommended minimum for real progress. Three classes is ideal for students who are serious about belt progression.
How does the one-week trial work and how do I sign up?
Our trial is one full week of classes for $59. It includes a free Guido's t-shirt. Click any trial CTA on this page to pick a start date on the calendar. You can also call (559) 477-2053 or walk in during business hours.
Want every member of your family on the mat? See family martial arts in Clovis for parents, teens, and kids in one dojo.
Your Kid Is Ready
Your Kid Is Capable of More Than They Are Showing You Right Now.
Book your one-week trial. Bring them in. See the change begin in the first session.
$59 for one week · Free t-shirt included · No long-term contract · Walk-ins welcome