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Check out a sample of our classes.  Your child with have fun while learning at the Tigers Youth Academy and Martial Fitness.


Tigers Youth and Martial Arts Fitness is a 30 minute class from ages 5 to 7 using our unique "Tire Jungle" Power Course

This fun age-appropriate activity using safe resurfaced tires for an exciting 30-minute Martial Arts combined Fitness Jungle Obstacle Power Course for (ages 5 to 7).

Our goal is to improve balance, motor skills, and focus on building youth, coordination, jumping mobility, speed and strength while keeping things playful and tiger-themed (e.g., "roaring" like tigers or pretending tires are "jungle obstacles").

We aim for 3-5 minutes per activity to fit the short class time, with transitions and warm-up/cool-down.

Safety first:
Thoroughly clean tires with soap and water, check for exposed wires or sharp edges (wear gloves), and use smaller/lighter tires if possible. Supervise closely, and place on soft surfaces like mats or soft tarps.
Tiger Hop Through the Jungle as we lay 4-6 tires flat on the ground in a straight line or zigzag pattern (spaced for small steps). Kids hop or jump from one tire to the next on two feet (or one foot for challenge). Pretending the tires are "lily pads" in a tiger's jungle river is exciting and fun.

Fitness benefits:
Jumping using leg strength for balance.

Fun twist: Roar like a tiger on each hop!

Tiger Step High March'
Placinf tires flat and close together side-by-side. Kids high-knee march or step through them quickly, lifting knees high like prowling tigers.

Fitness benefits:
Coordination, cardio, leg muscles and fun twist play music and freeze when it stops.

Rolling Tiger Chase:
Kids pair up one rolls a tire gently across the space while the other chases and "captures" it (tag it). Use lighter tires and clear space.

Fitness benefits:
Running, agility, pushing strength.
Fun twist: The roller is the "escaping prey" – roar when caught!

Tiger Balance Beam:
Standing tires upright (or stack 2-3 securely for height variation) to create a low "beam" path. Kids walk across the tops or sides, arms out for balance.

Fitness benefits:
Core strength, balance.
Fun twist: Pretend they're sneaking across a log over a river.

Tiger Power Obstacle Course:
Combining the above and starting with rolling a tire, then hop through laid-flat ones, step high through another section, and end with a balance walk. Time them or do as a relay in small groups.
Fitness benefits: Full-body workout, endurance.
Fun twist:
Theme it as "Shogun Tigers training course" with cheers at the end and keeping energy high and martial arts-focused ( incorporating stances, punches, and kicks between activities). We always encourage trying their best, and end with stretches and earning "White Tiger Belt".

Having fun is the main focus – the kids will love the "tiger power"! 

Schedule your 30 minute session and feel the Roar of the Tire Jungle!

Shogun Tigers Youth Academy and Martial Fitness with Hanshi Brown

Conversations that Inspire Young Warriors

Hanshi Brown sits down with a young student to explore their experiences and growth through martial arts. This candid chat reveals the challenges and triumphs that shape their journey.
Through this interview, children share what motivates them, how training impacts their confidence, and the lessons they carry beyond the dojo. It’s a glimpse into the heart of our academy’s community.

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