First Classes with Your Child. Small Steps, Big Discoveries.
MINI SKILLZ is a developmental program for children aged 18 months to 3 years, attended together with a parent or caregiver. We combine movement, play and the first elements of martial arts with activities that develop coordination, communication, patience and social skills.
This is a special time when children discover new abilities and parents actively share those experiences with them.Through movement, closeness and positive interactions, we strengthen the bond between parent and child while laying the foundations for growing independence.
Register Directly for MINI SKILLZ (Polish Form) →In the registration form, choose direct enrollment in the MINI SKILLZ group.
Why Do Children Train with Their Parents in MINI SKILLZ?
Between 18 months and 3 years of age, being close to a parent helps children feel secure and encourages them to explore the world.
A new place, unfamiliar children, different exercises and meeting an instructor can be a big experience for a toddler.Having someone they know and trust nearby makes it easier to become comfortable and try new activities.
During MINI SKILLZ classes, parents are not simply spectators.They actively participate, demonstrate movements, support their children and celebrate each small achievement together.
MINI SKILLZ offers more than an opportunity for physical activity.It is time dedicated to connection, getting to know each other, cooperation and discovering new experiences together.
A Parent as a Secure Base
The presence of a trusted adult helps a toddler gradually adjust to new surroundings, activities and interactions with others.
Positive Experiences Together
Movement, play and simple shared tasks create opportunities for closeness and help strengthen the parent-child bond.
First Steps Towards Independence
Children gradually become familiar with class routines, begin responding to the instructor and make more attempts to complete activities on their own.
How Do Children Develop Between 18 Months and 3 Years?
Toddlers learn primarily through movement, imitation, repetition and interactions with people close to them.
At this age, children become increasingly active while continuing to develop control over their movements.They are easily distracted, experience emotions intensely and are only beginning to understand the rules of being part of a group.
MINI SKILLZ takes these natural stages of development into account.We do not expect a two-year-old to show the same concentration, patience or independence as an older child.Instead, we help toddlers gradually develop these abilities through carefully chosen activities.
Movement and Balance
We practise stepping, jumping, coordination and gradually improving control of the body.
Attention and Thinking
Children practise responding to short instructions, watching the instructor and completing simple tasks.
Emotions and Patience
We support children as they learn to cope with frustration, practise waiting and try again when something is difficult.
First Relationships
Toddlers explore the basics of playing together, sharing space, imitating and interacting with other children.
What Do Our Youngest Students Learn During Class?
MINI SKILLZ focuses on eight fundamental abilities selected for children aged 18 to 36 months.Each skill is developed through simple movement activities, introductory martial arts elements and exercises completed together with a parent.
Stepping
Developing balance, coordination and control while taking steps, changing direction and navigating simple obstacles.
Listening
Responding to short instructions from the instructor, recognizing signals and gradually learning to follow simple directions.
Patience
Taking the first steps towards waiting for a turn, coping with challenges and trying exercises again with a parent's support.
Respect
Becoming familiar with simple rules for shared activities, respecting other children's space and interacting kindly with fellow participants.
Jumping
Practising leg movements, balance and coordination through small jumps, take-offs and controlled landings.
Thinking
Recognizing simple connections, anticipating the next stage of an activity and making their first independent decisions.
Following
Imitating demonstrated movements, following simple instructions and gradually becoming familiar with the structure of a class.
Sharing
Developing early social behaviors by sharing objects, cooperating and taking part in shared games.
Every new experience is an opportunity to learn. Through shared activities, toddlers develop their movement skills, become familiar with simple rules, learn to interact with others and discover the joy of trying things independently.
Learning Through Movement, Repetition and Play
MINI SKILLZ is not simply a smaller version of traditional martial arts training.It is a program specifically designed around the abilities of very young children.
Instead of lengthy explanations, we use short instructions, movement demonstrations, simple tasks and repeated attempts.
Parents help their children understand each activity, encourage them to participate and provide support when they feel discouraged or uncertain.
This helps children build positive associations with physical activity, group classes and discovering what they can do.
What Happens During a MINI SKILLZ Class?
Each class focuses on one of the eight skills.Children practise together with a parent or caregiver, completing short, varied, age-appropriate tasks.
Our classes follow a consistent, organized structure.This predictable routine gradually helps toddlers become familiar with different parts of the session and the basic rules of participating together.
Parents Practise Alongside Their Children
We do not expect toddlers to complete every task on their own.Parents participate in exercises and help their children make new attempts.
What matters most is shared activity, positive experiences and gradual skill development.
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Warm-Up and Mat-Time Discussion
We begin with simple movement activities and a short introduction to the skill we will be practising.
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Three Developmental Exercises
Children complete three activities with their parents, practising the selected skill.
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Skill Checkpoint
We observe how each child is progressing with the skill and recognize their effort and achievements.
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Stretching and a Game
After stretching, we always finish the class with a game.
The First Three Years Are Crucial for Child Development
During the first years of life, children's brains develop rapidly, and everyday experiences help shape the connections between nerve cells.
MINI SKILLZ draws on knowledge of developmental psychology, neuroscience and early childhood development. The program combines carefully selected movement activities with opportunities to develop early cognitive, emotional and social skills.
The relationship between parent and child plays a particularly important role.Closeness, positive emotions, shared activities and repeated experiences create favorable conditions for learning new things.
Our aim is not to accelerate development at any cost.We want to give toddlers appropriate challenges, a sense of security and opportunities to discover their abilities at their own pace.
Is MINI SKILLZ Right for My Toddler?
Parents of children aged 18 months to 3 years often wonder whether their little one is ready for their first group class and what participating together will be like.
Does a Parent Participate Throughout the Entire Class?
Yes. MINI SKILLZ is a program in which children participate together with a parent or caregiver.The adult actively helps with exercises, supports the child and joins in the games.
What if My Child Doesn't Want to Complete Every Exercise?
That is natural at this age.Toddlers have shorter attention spans, different needs and their own pace of adjusting to new situations.Parents and instructors support and encourage children to keep trying, without pressuring them to achieve immediate results.
Does MINI SKILLZ Prepare Children for Independent Classes?
Yes. Children gradually become familiar with class rules, learn to respond to the instructor and gain their first group experiences.Once they turn 3 and are ready to participate without a parent, they can move on to EARLY SKILLZ, our program for children aged 3–4 years.
How Can I Enroll My Child in MINI SKILLZ?
You can join MINI SKILLZ through direct group registration.
Simply open the registration form, select an available MINI SKILLZ group and complete the application.
Classes take place at SKILLZ Młodzi Wojownicy Child Development Center, located in Galeria Ursynów at al. KEN 36 in Warsaw.
Each class lasts 30 minutes and takes place once a week.A parent or caregiver participates together with the child.
You can find current class times in the schedule and information about fees on our pricing page.If a group does not appear in the registration form, check whether you can join the waiting list.
How to Get Started
- Open the class registration form.
- Select direct registration for the MINI SKILLZ 18–36 months group.
- Complete the form and get ready for your first class together with your child.
First Class. Shared Adventure. MINI SKILLZ.
Give yourself and your child time filled with movement, shared play and new experiences.Explore available MINI SKILLZ classes for children aged 18 months to 3 years in Warsaw's Ursynów district and begin this journey together.
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