Who It's For
For the Child Who Needs an Outlet and a Challenge
Five and six year olds are in one of the most formative stretches of childhood. They are starting school. They are navigating social dynamics for the first time. They are being asked to sit still, pay attention, and follow directions - often for the first time in their lives.
Big Ninjas meets them at that exact stage.
Basic SKILLZ - the curriculum we use for this age group - is designed to develop the self-regulation, focus, and physical coordination that make everything else easier. It works because it is built around how kids this age actually learn: through movement, repetition, and a structure that feels like fun.
Real Outcomes
What Changes When a 5 or 6 Year Old Trains at Guido's
Focus That Shows Up at School
Teachers notice it. Parents notice it. Kids who train in a structured martial arts environment start building the attention skills that academic settings demand - because they are practicing them on the mat.
Self-Control Under Pressure
When your child gets frustrated, disappointed, or called out in front of peers - how do they respond? Big Ninjas builds the emotional regulation that makes those moments manageable.
Coordination and Physical Confidence
Kicking, rolling, stance work, controlled movement - these are physical skills that build body awareness and athletic confidence at exactly the right developmental window.
Respect That Is Practiced, Not Just Taught
Respecting instructors and classmates is part of every class - not as a rule enforced by fear, but as a value reinforced through repetition. Kids internalize it.
The Curriculum
Basic SKILLZ - Built for How 5 and 6 Year Olds Learn
Big Ninjas uses the Basic SKILLZ curriculum - a nationally recognized program developed specifically for children ages 5-6. Classes are structured to hold attention while building real skills. Each session layers physical technique with a character development component, so your child is building both at the same time.
This is not just exercise. It is structured development with martial arts as the vehicle.
From Clovis Parents
What Parents Say
"Our kids leave happy, feeling good and confident every time. The instructors and staff are very welcoming."
"These teachers work above and beyond to make it a positive and structured experience."
Common Questions
Questions from Parents of 5 and 6 Year Olds
My child already does soccer and swim. Is this too much?
Martial arts complements other activities because it builds the mental skills - focus, self-regulation, coachability - that improve performance in everything else. Most parents find it enhances, not competes with, other activities.
My child is behind other kids physically. Will they struggle?
There is no fitness requirement and no baseline. Big Ninjas starts where your child is and builds from there. Our instructors are trained to meet each student at their level.
Will my child be in class with much older or bigger kids?
No. Big Ninjas is specifically for ages 5-6. Your child will be with peers at the same developmental stage throughout.
My child had a bad experience at another kids class. How is this different?
We hear this more than you might expect. The structure, the instructor quality, and the environment at Guido's are things families consistently comment on. The best answer is to come and see for yourself - that is what the trial is for.
Give Your Child the Skills That Last. 2 Weeks for $59.
Big Ninjas spots fill up quickly. Reserve your child's spot and see what one class builds.