Juniors Mixed Martial Arts for Ages 7-12 in Clovis, CA
MMA and Karate in Clovis for ages 7 to 12. Confidence, discipline, focus, and real self-defense.
Is Juniors Mixed Martial Arts the right fit?
- Age Range
- Ages 7 to 12. Pre-teens learning real striking and movement skills.
- Experience Level
- Total beginner to intermediate. No experience needed to start.
- Students Who Thrive
- Kids who want a challenge, structure, and to learn real technique.
- Problems It Solves
- Bullying concerns, low confidence, lack of physical activity.
Real Training for Kids 7 to 12
Juniors MMA at our Clovis dojo is kids MMA for ages 7 to 12. The program blends Mixed Martial Arts and Karate fundamentals: striking, defense, and basic ground skills, in a structured environment that rewards effort over ego.
Discipline, focus, and the ABCs of Conflict Avoidance (our anti-bullying methodology) are built into every class. Students leave with real skill and the confidence to handle hard moments at school and at home.
When Juniors Mixed Martial Arts runs in Clovis, CA.
Current class times for this program are listed on the full weekly schedule.
45 min · 5x per week
Book your one-week trial below, or see the full weekly schedule.
Our Certified Instructor Team
Juniors MMA classes are led by our nationally certified instructor team. You may work with Shihan Guido, Senpai Allen, or one of our other certified Senpais depending on the day. Every instructor on the floor is trained, background-checked, and committed to your child's development.
What Juniors Mixed Martial Arts delivers.
Real Skill, Not Just Activity
Striking, defense, ground basics, and live drilling at the cohort-appropriate level. Juniors MMA students develop measurable technique they can demonstrate to a parent.
Anti-Bullying With A Method
The ABCs of Conflict Avoidance is our methodology for handling hard moments at school. Awareness, de-escalation, and the confidence to defend with integrity if it comes to that.
A Dojo That Feels Like Family
Juniors MMA at our Clovis dojo is a tight community. Kids walk in nervous and within a month they are checking on each other after class.
Built around how kids actually develop.
Every kids program at Guido's keys in on the four stages of childhood development: Physical, Intellectual, Emotional, and Social. We call it PIES. It is how we structure classes, design drills, and build the relationships that turn a shy four-year-old into a confident kid who walks into school with a quiet sense of who they are.
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P Physical
Coordination, strength, control of the body.
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I Intellectual
Focus, problem-solving, learning how to learn.
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E Emotional
Confidence, self-regulation, handling setbacks.
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S Social
Respect, teamwork, friendship across ages.
Ready to put a Juniors Mixed Martial Arts class on the calendar?
One week of classes. $59. Free Guido's t-shirt. No long-term contract.
What to Bring on Day One.
- 01 Comfortable athletic clothes (shorts, leggings, or sweatpants with a t-shirt). Class is barefoot on the mat.
- 02 A water bottle.
- 03 We provide a free Guido's t-shirt with your trial. We hand it to you at the front desk before your first class.
- 04 Arrive 15 minutes early. Our appointment times will already reflect this, so show up on time for your appointment.
Other ways into training at Guido's in Clovis, CA.
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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.
Book Your 1-Week Trial
Pick a time that works for your schedule. New students welcome Monday through Thursday.
Common questions about Juniors Mixed Martial Arts in Clovis, CA.
What is the best kids MMA in Clovis for beginners?
Juniors MMA at Guido's is built for beginners. Most of our students started with zero experience. The first month is about learning the structure of class, building basic body mechanics, and getting comfortable. Beginners are welcome in every class at our Clovis dojo.
Will my child be fighting in class?
No. Sparring is introduced only when an instructor determines a student has the technique and self-control to handle it safely, and even then it is always controlled and supervised. Most of class time is technique, drilling, and conditioning.
What is the ABCs of Conflict Avoidance?
It is the methodology we teach kids for handling bullying and other tough situations. Awareness of what is happening, the ability to de-escalate before things go sideways, and the confidence to defend themselves with integrity if it comes to that. The goal is not to make fighters. The goal is to raise kids who do not need to fight.
Will training make my kid more aggressive?
No. Real martial arts training has the opposite effect. The Juniors MMA program at our Clovis dojo builds composure, not aggression. Students learn to control their reactions, not amplify them.
How long are the classes?
Juniors MMA runs 45 minutes per class, up to five days a week. Two or three classes per week is the right rhythm for real progress.
What is the difference between Juniors MMA and Juniors BJJ?
Juniors MMA blends Mixed Martial Arts and Karate fundamentals: striking, footwork, body control, and basic ground awareness. Juniors BJJ focuses on grappling and ground-game self-defense. Many of our students eventually train both.
What does the trial cost?
$59 for one full week of classes, free Guido's t-shirt included. No long-term contract.
Book Your Juniors MMA Trial
Try a real Juniors Mixed Martial Arts class before you commit. Pick a time on the calendar, show up, train, decide from there.
$59 for one week · Free t-shirt included · No long-term contract · Walk-ins welcome