Happy Little Warriors

In a martial arts studio in the back of Brookvale, a tribe of local kids are learning the art of fitness, discipline and respect through kickboxing. Beaches COVERED. spoke to Founder, and local Dad-of-three, Mick McSevney, about his latest program, Little Warriors.

Fifteen months ago, the Little Warriors Training Program was born in Brookvale. Set up by local Dad, Mick McSevney, it’s a dynamic and fun kickboxing program for five to 12 year olds.

“There is definitely a focus on fitness, discipline and respect – all the typical benefits that come from martial arts,” says Mick.

With three kids of his own, Mick is no stranger to pre-teen energy.

“My eight and six year old boys were in the class, but they’ve had a change to their schedules this year with music and other activities. My three-year-old daughter though, she’s there every week,” he laughs.

The Warrior Training Academy is the home of Legacy Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Northern Beaches and the Wimp 2 Warrior Program. It also offers kickboxing, MMA and functional fitness, and caters for beginners to the competitive athlete.

START’EM YOUNG!

Little Warriors is a great program that equips kids with self confidence, discipline, respect and an understanding of teamwork. While some parents may be concerned about sparring for the little ones, Mick says there is nothing to worry about.

“Something that has come up a lot when we speak to parents is punching,” he explains.

“A lot of parents get put off with punching, but there is no punching to the head. The kids have light padded contact and spar with each other, but there are definitely no head shots.”

The Little Warrior program runs in conjunction with the school term, and Mick says he is conscious that parents have plenty of costs when it comes to raising kids.

“For the parents, I don’t want to make it crazy expensive – that’s something I’m really conscious of. As for the kids, they really love the gradings!”

“We grade via T-shirt colour, and there are eight grades for them to progress through. They build up skills and each time they progress through a new grade, they get a different coloured shirt.”

As for the future, Mick is starting to consider a teen’s program.

“We believe martial arts is a tool to help guide you through life, and we want to help as many people as possible discover their path and assist them on their journey.” •

Join The Rest Of Term 1

If you’d like to try Little Warriors, Mick is offering the rest of Term 1 for free to any new customers. Classes run once a week on Monday, from 4pm to 4:45pm. After that, the program costs $175 per term.

22 Orchard Road, Brookvale 2100. //. 0416 024 358. //. warriortraining.com.au/kids-kickboxing