Cadets

Ages 13 – 17 years old

Cadets Kickboxing

Cadets Kickboxing is built specifically for teenagers aged 13 to 18. Our kickboxing programme is an intense, high-energy session focused on rapid footwork, powerful combinations, and cardio-based conditioning circuits using the specialised equipment in our Shirehampton dojo.

At Bristol School of Karate, our Cadets syllabus covers a massive variety of techniques—from fundamental boxing combinations, clinical blocks, and evasive footwork to jumping, flying, and spinning kicks. As students advance through the ranks, these strikes are chained into 3-to-8 move combinations that test athletic coordination, speed, and mental toughness. We also teach practical self-defence tactics to help teens stay aware and protected when spending time out with friends.

  • Explosive Striking & Conditioning: High-intensity cardio circuits, heavy bag work, and athletic kicking drills that build real core power, agility, and functional stamina.

  • Advanced Multi-Strike Combinations: Drills linking 3-to-8 strike combinations of punches, kicks, and evasive slips to sharpen reflexes under physical fatigue.

  • Practical Self-Defence & Street Awareness: Realistic personal safety habits, verbal de-escalation, and practical release techniques designed for real-world teenage situations.

  • Supervised Protective Sparring: Controlled sparring rounds using full safety padding, giving students a safe platform to apply distance control, timing, and ring craft under instructor supervision.

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Structured Progression

The Cadet Belt Journey

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Yellow Belt
Orange Belt
Green Belt
Blue Belt
Purple Belt
Red Belt
Grey Belt
Brown Belt
Brown and Black Belt
Black and White Belt
Black Belt
White Belt

Grading dates and Square payment processing are managed through our Student Hub & Gradings Portal.

class breakdown

What Happens in a
1-hour Session?

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Cadet Kickboxing
Bow-In and Mental Focus

Setting aside school pressure and daily distractions to bring direct focus and discipline onto the mats.

Cadet Kickboxing
Cardio Circuits & Pad Conditioning

High-tempo fitness stations targeting stamina, foot speed, and core strength with specialised dojo equipment.

Cadet Kickboxing
Technical Combos & Advanced Kicks

Drilling sharp punches, head-kicks, spinning back kicks, and flying strikes against focus mitts and shields.

Cadet Kickboxing
Coordination & Multi-Strike Chains

Piecing strikes into rapid 3-to-8 move combinations to test timing, rhythm, and balance under pressure.

Cadet Kickboxing
Controlled Protective Sparring

Full-gear sparring rounds overseen by coaches to teach students practical defence, reaction speed, and control.

Cadet Kickboxing
Self-Defence Drills & Dismissal

Breakaway techniques, situational awareness coaching, and a work-rate review before formal class dismissal.

Frequently Asked Cadet Kickboxing

Children can join our Little Dragons programme starting at age 4. The curriculum is specifically adapted for 4-, 5-, and 6-year-olds to match their developmental motor skills and attention spans.

No. There is zero full-contact sparring in Little Dragons. All striking and blocking techniques are practiced entirely on soft focus pads, shields, and foam targets held by certified instructors.

Martial arts teaches structured discipline, hand-raising, queueing, active listening, and following instructions from authority figures in a group environment, making classroom integration significantly smoother.

Comfortable sportswear, such as a t-shirt and joggers or leggings. We train barefoot on professional safety mats. Once enrolled, students wear the official Bristol School of Karate Gi uniform.