Kids Muay Thai & Kickboxing Classes in Markham — Zenith Martial Arts & Leadership

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One Price. Unlimited Training.

Every Zenith membership gives you access to all programs and disciplines in your age group — Boxing & Muay Thai — under a single monthly rate. Train as much as you want, across everything we offer.

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Zenith Stand Strong — Classes

Classes in This Program

Two Disciplines.
One Program.

Zenith Stand Strong membership includes unlimited access to both Kids Boxing and Kids Muay Thai classes throughout the week. We encourage every student to train actively in both disciplines as each one sharpens different fundamentals and the two arts make each other stronger.

01 · KIDS BOXING

Kids Boxing

Tuesdays & Thursdays · 5:30pm

Boxing fundamentals built for young athletes aged 8 to 12. Each class develops the technical foundations of boxing alongside the life skills that make a great athlete — discipline, respect, focus and confidence. Self-defence awareness and anti-bullying values are woven into every session, giving kids tools they carry both inside and outside the gym. Once per week, one class will include a supervised sparring component at the coach's discretion. All sparring is light and controlled, introduced only when a student is individually ready, and closely refereed by two coaches at all times.

SKILLS DEVELOPED

Stance and guard fundamentals

Self-defence awareness

Pad work and partner drills

Conflict de-escalation mindset

Straight punches — jab and cross

Defensive slipping and blocking

Hook and uppercut mechanics

Focus and attention discipline

Basic footwork and movement

Respect for training partners

Combination sequencing

Anti-bullying values and tools

02 · KIDS MUAY THAI

Kids Muay Thai

Mondays, Wednesdays & Fridays · 5:30pm

Muay Thai fundamentals introduced in a safe, structured and age-appropriate environment. Kids learn the core techniques of the art — punches, kicks, knees and elbows — through guided drills and partner work. Discipline, self-defence and leadership values anchor every class, building character alongside physical skill. Once per week, one class will include a supervised sparring component at the coach's discretion. All sparring is light and controlled, introduced only when a student is individually ready, and closely refereed by two coaches at all times.

SKILLS DEVELOPED

Muay Thai stance and guard

Clinch awareness and positioning

Defensive footwork and pivots

Pad work and partner drills

Jab, cross, hook and uppercut

Self-defence instinct development

Teep (push kick) fundamentals

Emotional regulation under pressure

Roundhouse kick mechanics

Leadership and team values

Basic knee strikes

Elbow introduction and awareness

The People Behind The Program

Built On Something Deeper

Stand Strong is more than punches and pad work. Every class is shaped by a philosophy our coaches live by and a standard they hold for every kid who walks through the door. Pete and Moe bring decades of combined experience and a shared belief that martial arts builds confident, respectful and resilient young people. Get to know the people and the thinking behind it all.

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Class Structure

typical class elements

Warm Up

Every class opens with dynamic movement. Skipping, shadow boxing and mobility drills to get the body ready and the mind focused.

01

Technique

Coaches break down Muay Thai fundamentals step by step. Stance, guard, jab, cross, teep, roundhouse; kids build real technique from the ground up

02

Pad Work

The favourite part of every class. Kids put technique into practice on pads with coaches or partners in a safe, structured and energetic setting.

03

Bag WOrk

Combining power, timing and coordination on the heavy bag. A great outlet for energy and a key part of developing confidence in their striking.

04

workout

Age-appropriate fitness work — strength, coordination and endurance — built into every session in a way that feels like fun, not a workout.

05

Cool Down

Every class closes with stretching, recovery and a moment to reflect. Respect for the art, the coaches and each other is reinforced here every time.

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Competition Team

Want to Get
Competitive?

Not every kid who trains at Zenith wants to compete and that is completely fine. But for the ones who do, we have a pathway built for them. Our youth competition program is an extension of everything taught in Stand Strong; the same values, the same coaching, the same standard. We do not push kids into competition. We prepare them for it.

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Common Questions

Kids Muay Thai FAQ

The Zenith Stand Strong kids Muay Thai program is open to children aged 8 to 12. The curriculum is built specifically for this age group, with progressions that match where kids are physically and mentally. If your child is outside this range, get in touch and we will point you in the right direction.

Muay Thai is a striking art from Thailand that uses punches, kicks, elbows and knees. At the kids level, we focus entirely on technique, coordination and pad work — not contact with other kids. The program is structured and coach-led at all times. Safety is built into how we teach, not just the rules we set.

None at all. We start from the very beginning — proper stance, footwork, basic strikes — and build from there. Every child who walks through our door is treated as a beginner until they demonstrate otherwise. There is no pressure to keep up and no expectation of prior knowledge.

Not in regular classes. Kids train on pads held by coaches and partners — controlled, purposeful and always supervised. Any sparring is light, education-first and only introduced once a child is technically ready. It is supervised by two coaches at all times and parents are always informed before it begins.

For the first few classes, athletic clothes and running shoes are all you need. Once enrolled, we recommend boxing gloves, hand wraps and a mouthguard. As your child progresses into more advanced drills, shin guards become important too. We can guide you on sizing and what to buy — no need to figure it out alone before day one.

Kids Muay Thai runs Monday, Wednesday and Friday at 5:30pm. We also offer Kids Boxing on Tuesday and Thursday at 5:30pm if your child wants to train across both disciplines. Classes run year-round so your child builds skills without long gaps between sessions.

Classes run approximately 45 to 60 minutes. Every session includes a warm-up, technique drills, pad work and a cool-down. Coach Moe leads every class with clear structure and high engagement. Kids leave having learned something real — not just tired from running around. Leadership, focus and self-defence awareness are woven into the program throughout the year.

Development first, always. Most kids join for confidence, fitness and fun — and that is exactly what the program is built around. A competition pathway exists for kids who want to take it further, but it is never assumed or pushed. Our coaches assess readiness carefully and no child competes without full parental involvement and consent.

Book a free trial class. No commitment, no pressure. Your child comes in, meets Coach Moe, tries a class and sees how they feel. If they love it, we get them set up. If it is not the right fit, no problem. The first class is always free.

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Zenith stand
strong

Kids Muay Thai Classes in Markham

The Art of
Eight Limbs
For Young Athletes

One Membership.
One Price. Unlimited Training.

Two Disciplines.
One Program.

Built On Something Deeper

typical class elements

Warm Up

01

Technique

02

Pad Work

03

Bag WOrk

04

workout

05

Cool Down

06

Want to Get
Competitive?

Still have more questions?

Kids Muay Thai FAQ

Zenith

Zenith standstrong

Kids Muay Thai Classes in Markham

The Art ofEight LimbsFor Young Athletes

One Membership.One Price. Unlimited Training.

Two Disciplines.One Program.

Built On Something Deeper

typical class elements

Warm Up

01

Technique

02

Pad Work

03

Bag WOrk

04

workout

05

Cool Down

06

Want to GetCompetitive?

Still have more questions?

Kids Muay Thai FAQ

Zenith

Zenith stand
strong

The Art of
Eight Limbs
For Young Athletes

One Membership.
One Price. Unlimited Training.

Two Disciplines.
One Program.

Want to Get
Competitive?