Martial Arts & Sports

 

Martial Arts
We offer a variety of martial arts from the traditional to practical self-defence. Martial Arts are a great way to instil discipline, increase fitness, promote flexibility and balance and improve co-ordination. We offer striking based martial arts so participants learn a variety of kicks and hand combinations to pads. There is no sparring - the emphasis is on defence, hence it is made clear to participants that aggressive behaviour is unacceptable. The Martial Arts we offer include:-
Tae Kwon Do Karate Boxercise Capoeira	Thai Boxing Boxing Self Defence Kung Fu

Boxercise
Age: 5yrs+ | Group size: 10-30
Boxercise incorporates boxing combinations and exercise. It's great for younger children to learn how to co-ordinate their hands. The young people start by learning the basic punches, as they progress they learn footwork, evasions, blocks and counter moves

Tae Kwon Do
Age: 5yrs+ | Group size: 10-30
Tae Kwon Do originates from Korea, Junior Jam teaches the traditional style of Tae Kwon Do so hands are incorporated; however the focus is very much on kicking. The young people practise striking on pads, in lines and learn patterns.

Thai Boxing
Age: 7yrs+ | Group size: 10-30
Thai Boxing originates from Thailand; it is referred to as the 8 limbed martial art as it incorporates boxing, kicks, knees and elbows. The young people learn a variety of combinations as well as a history of Thai traditions.

Sports
Junior Jam‘s sports offering not only includes mainstream sports but also sports that schools can struggle to offer themselves. We provide our own equipment and all our coaches are fully trained. Sports we offer include:-
Athletics Basket Ball Dodge Ball	Short Tennis Football Multi Skills/Sports

Athletics
Age: 5yrs+ | Group size: 10-30
With the 2012 Olympics just around the corner, athletics is growing in popularity amongst young people. We offer age appropriate athletics in track, field and throwing events. We are able to do a mix of activities or focus on a specific discipline.