Martial Arts for 5- and 6-Year-Olds. Focus, Control and Teamwork.
BASIC SKILLZ is a developmental program for children aged 5–6 in Warsaw's Ursynów district.It combines fundamental martial arts movements with physical development, memory, concentration and social skills.
Five- and six-year-olds are curious about the world and increasingly ready for more complex challenges.However, that doesn't mean they should train in exactly the same way as older children.That is why we teach through movement, age-appropriate challenges and clear rules.
Book a One-Time Individual Lesson with a PRE-TEST →A one-to-one meeting with a coach, not an exam.Your child doesn't need any previous experience or special preparation.Registration form in Polish.
What Does Your Child Learn in BASIC SKILLZ?
Movement is the starting point.Attention, emotions, independence and relationships are just as important.
During class, children do more than practise kicks or strikes on training pads.They learn to remember instructions, complete tasks in the correct order, control the force of their movements and cooperate with a partner.
A child may be physically very capable while still needing support with waiting for a turn or coping with losing a game.BASIC SKILLZ develops these abilities alongside one another, without expecting every child to master them at the same pace.
Fitness and Balance
Coordination, stamina, body stability and increasingly precise movements.
Focus and Memory
Remembering sequences, responding to instructions and improving attention.
Self-Control and Perseverance
Managing excitement, continuing to try and coping when something doesn't work out.
Teamwork and Respect
Working in pairs, following shared rules and showing good sportsmanship.
What Skills Do We Practise in BASIC SKILLZ?
The program includes eight skills tailored to the developmental abilities of 5- and 6-year-olds.Each is practised through movement activities and situations requiring thinking, cooperation and self-control.These are skills children can gradually apply outside the training room too.
Focus
Directing attention towards a task, responding to the coach's signals and returning to an activity after becoming distracted.
Teamwork
Working together, waiting for a partner, communicating and respecting the rules of a game.
Control
Controlling movements, strength and pace, even when feeling excited.
Memory
Remembering several consecutive instructions and movement sequences, then performing them in the correct order.
Balance
Maintaining a stable stance, controlling body position during kicks and safely changing positions.
Discipline
Following agreed rules, making an effort and completing tasks that have been started.
Fitness
Gradually developing physical fitness and endurance through age-appropriate activities.
Coordination
Combining arm and leg movements, developing left-right awareness and performing combinations more smoothly.
We don't expect perfection after the very first class.Our coaches observe progress, adapt activities and give children opportunities to keep trying.
What Does a Class for 5- and 6-Year-Olds Look Like?
Each class focuses on a specific skill.Children know what they are practising, and the coach demonstrates how to apply that skill in different movement activities and when working with the group.
- 01
Warm-Up and Class Objective
We begin moving and briefly introduce the skill we will be developing.
- 02
Activities and Exercises
The coach leads exercises designed to develop the selected skill, combining them with martial arts movements.
- 03
Progress Check and Closing Activities
We revisit the class objective, recognize children's efforts, stretch and finish the session with a game.
Is BASIC SKILLZ the Right Program for My Child?
Parents looking for martial arts classes for a five-year-old or activities for a six-year-old in Ursynów often ask whether their child already needs to follow instructions well, know how to cope with losing or have previous sporting experience.They don't. Developing many of these abilities is precisely what our program is designed for.
Does a five-year-old need to concentrate for a long time?
No. Focus is one of the eight skills in the program.Children practise listening to instructions and maintaining attention during short tasks that gradually become more complex.What matters is progress, not perfect behavior from the first lesson.
Is BASIC SKILLZ a karate class for five- or six-year-olds?
BASIC SKILLZ incorporates martial arts elements, but it is not a traditional karate course.We teach fundamental movements while also developing memory, coordination, control, discipline and teamwork.
What if my child is very active or doesn't like losing?
We don't assume that every child can regulate their emotions and cooperate from the very beginning.Rules, good sportsmanship and self-control are part of our program.During the individual introductory lesson, we assess which approach to starting classes will be most appropriate.
Developing the Child, Not Just Their Technique
Children aged five and six are increasingly capable of taking on more difficult challenges.However, their concentration, emotional regulation and working memory are still developing.That is why we adapt activities to their age and individual needs rather than expecting them to perform like older students.
At SKILLZ Młodzi Wojownicy Child Development Center, we combine physical, cognitive, emotional and social development.Our instructors continually improve their teaching skills through SKILLZ Premier Institute training.They use demonstrations, repetition, clear boundaries and constructive encouragement to support children's efforts.
We don't promise that every child will become consistently disciplined or focused after just a few classes.Instead, we teach them how to develop these abilities step by step, both on the mat and in their relationships with others.
What Happens During a One-Time Individual Lesson with a PRE-TEST?
We begin with an individual meeting between your child and the instructor.This isn't an exam or a competition.Children don't need to know martial arts techniques or prepare in advance.
During the PRE-TEST, we get to know the child's movement abilities, responses to instructions, memory, concentration and approach to cooperation.Afterwards, we discuss with the parent which group and way of starting classes would be the best fit.
What Happens During the Meeting?
- The coach gets to know your child and explains what the meeting will involve.
- They introduce short movement activities and observe the child's responses.
- They discuss your child's strengths, needs and possible next steps with you.
Discover How BASIC SKILLZ Supports Your Child's Development
Start with a one-time individual lesson that includes a PRE-TEST.We'll get to know your child and help you choose the most suitable way to begin training.
