Kids Martial Arts • Ages 4–10
Warriors (4–10) in Telford — Confidence, Coordination & Respect
A fun, structured class where children build focus and resilience through age-appropriate Wing Chun. Led by a retired police officer and DBS-checked instructors. Parents are welcome to watch.
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Free trial available: your child can try a class and we’ll chat afterwards about the best next step.
Why Parents Choose Warriors
Calm, assertive responses; no rough play. We coach kindness and clear boundaries.
Short, engaging drills that reward attention, effort and listening.
Line up, partner safely, tidy up, thank your partner — every session.
What Happens in Class
- Warm-up & coordination games — balance, agility, fun.
- Wing Chun basics — posture, centreline, safe pad-striking, partner timing.
- Respect & responsibility — clear boundaries, tidy-up, thank your partner.
What Parents Notice
- Improved listening and following instructions
- Better balance, coordination and body awareness
- Calmer reactions with peers and new situations
- Growing confidence and kindness
Safety & Safeguarding
- Instructor: Sifu David Ridgway — Retired West Midlands Police; Enhanced DBS; Fully Insured; WCI-qualified.
- Age-appropriate contact: supervised partner drills; pads for impact work.
- Clear boundaries: calm behaviour and kind teamwork are part of the training.
- Parent friendly: you’re welcome to observe the session.
- Arrival & collection: arrive 5–10 minutes early; children released to a known adult from inside the hall.
Class Time & Getting Started
Warriors (Kids 4–10): Wednesdays • 5:30–6:30pm
Location: Chinese Arts and Culture Centre, Unit E4, Stafford Park 15, Telford TF3 3BB
What to wear: comfy sports kit and trainers. Bring: water bottle; long hair tied back.
Free trial: try a session first — we’ll discuss next steps afterwards.
FAQs (Parents)
Do they need any experience?
No — classes are designed for complete beginners.
Is my 4-year-old too young?
If they can follow simple instructions for short periods, they’ll do well. If not, we’ll suggest waiting a little longer and trying again.
Can parents watch?
Yes. Please keep voices low and let the coach lead.
What if my child is shy or neurodiverse?
We’ll introduce things gradually and can offer simple adjustments. Tell us what helps before class.
Is there sparring?
No free-sparring at this age. Partner drills are supervised and scaled with pads and clear boundaries.
What should they wear?
Comfy sportswear and trainers. Uniforms are optional — we’ll discuss after the trial.
How do you handle behaviour issues?
Kindly and clearly. We pause, reset expectations, and return to the group. Persistent disruption may mean a brief time-out with the coach.
What about bullying?
We teach voice, posture and getting help from adults. Physical self-defence is a last resort and taught responsibly.
Can we start mid-term?
Yes — we’ll guide you on the best start date.
Meet the Instructor
Sifu David Ridgway — Retired West Midlands Police officer with 25+ years’ martial arts experience. WCI-qualified Wing Chun instructor; Fully Insured; Enhanced DBS. Coaching style: calm, clear and kind.
Find Us
Chinese Arts and Culture Centre, Unit E4, Stafford Park 15, Telford TF3 3BB
For directions and access notes, see our Contact page.
Also see: Wing Chun (Adults & 11+) • Qigong (Register Interest)