A fun, structured first step for ages 4–5 — building listening, focus, patience, and confidence, taught with the patience little ones need. Your child's first week is free.
"So much energy and trouble focusing." "Not listening at home or school." "We want something fun, but also meaningful." We hear it from local parents all the time — and it's exactly why we built this program. Our Pre-K martial arts classes in Thibodaux blend movement, structure, and life skills into a class your 4–5 year old will look forward to. Patient coaches, a positive room, and your child's first week free.
Why Parents Choose Us
A Strong Start, Built for Little Ones
Listening & Focus
Through games and structure, kids learn to follow directions and stay on task — focus that carries home and into the classroom.
Respect & Manners
Respect for parents, teachers, and peers is woven into every class, building the manners and self-control that set little ones up for success.
Confidence in Every Class
Confidence-building activities in every session help shy or high-energy kids alike feel capable, included, and proud of what they can do.
Our Approach
More Than Martial Arts
The most important thing we teach your 4- or 5-year-old isn’t a kick or a takedown — it’s self-control. We breathe together in every class, so your child learns early that they can calm themselves down, and that hard isn’t the same as dangerous. It’s the quiet skill that heads off anxiety before it ever starts: as long as you can breathe, you’re okay.
Our idea of self-defense is different, too. Through safe, structured play, kids learn to read other people — to feel when a friend is overwhelmed, and to dial their own energy up or down. They learn to understand first and stay calm, so they can settle a situation instead of escalating it.
All of it follows your child into the classroom: a kid who stays calm when things get hard, focuses, follows directions, bounces back from mistakes, and treats other children well. That’s what we’re really building.
Fun warm-ups and agility games to get the wiggles out and bodies moving.
Basic techniques from Brazilian jiu jitsu, wrestling, and striking — in a format made for little kids.
Team-building and leadership activities that teach cooperation and taking turns.
Listening drills and confidence builders in every single class.
Each class follows a predictable structure that keeps young students engaged and progressing — taught by instructors with deep experience working with this age.
Practice at Home, Too
Online training to reinforce every class
Your family gets access to our online training, so you can reinforce the simple movements and good habits between classes — building the consistency that helps young kids thrive. It's the same structured approach that runs our whole curriculum, made gentle and age-appropriate for little ones.
Schedule & Tuition
Small Classes, Simple Pricing
Class Schedule
Mon & Wed 4:30 PM · 45-minute classes for ages 4–5. Limited to 12 students per class, so every child gets personal attention — spots fill quickly.
Tuition
$140 monthly — no contract, cancel anytime
$135 one-time registration
Covers first uniform and all future belt promotions & testing
New · Online Subscription
Can’t Make It to Class? Train Pre-K at Home.
Get the full Pre-K martial arts curriculum online — the same structured, video-guided program we teach on the mats, made gentle and age-appropriate for ages 4–5. Perfect for families on our waiting list, families outside Thibodaux, or anyone who wants to practice together at home.
Prefer in-person? Your child’s first week is always free.
What Parents Say
Patient Coaches, Happy Kids
★★★★★
"My son (4) is shy and gets over-stimulated easily, especially in a new environment, and they have been so patient with him and helped him gain trust. My son now talks about going every afternoon and gets excited when we pull up. So happy we chose Next Generation."
Kelli Rodriguez
via Google
★★★★★
"Scott takes the time to work with each child, teaches in a very effective manner, and delivers a wholesome message balancing respect and standing up for yourself. I'd recommend to anyone looking to build confidence and listening skills in their child."
Samantha Ordoyne
via Google
★★★★★
"Absolutely amazing place to bring your kiddo. We signed up for the free trial and before the first class was even over I knew we were signing up."
Gabby Charlet
via Google
★★★★★
"Great place! My kids love it! My son struggles to focus and stop talking, and the instructors have so much patience and work with him — teaching him much-needed structure and discipline. My daughter loves it also! Highly recommend."
Jenna Knight
via Google
★★★★★
"My son has only been at Next Generation for about 4 months and he has already learned so much and gained so much confidence. The instructors are so patient and personable — my son LOVES to go. Can't wait to see how much more he learns!"
Chelsea Voclain
via Google
FAQ
Pre-K Martial Arts — Common Questions
Can my 3-year-old start martial arts?
Our in-person program starts at age 4, but we're developing a short, online option for age 3 that focuses on simple daily movements to help prepare them for success.
How long is each class?
Each Pre-K martial arts class lasts approximately 45 minutes — the perfect amount of time to keep young minds engaged while reinforcing consistent structure.
What should my child wear to their first class?
Comfortable athletic wear is perfect for the first class. Once enrolled, we provide a uniform with your registration.
Can parents watch class?
Absolutely. We encourage parents to watch, and we host quarterly "Bring a Parent to Class" events so you can participate side by side.
Give your little one a fun, confident start. Their first week is free.
