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Is Taekwondo Good for 5 Year Olds?

Among all the martial arts, taekwondo is the most popular one for kids. Kids taekwondo benefits children in many aspects of life, allowing them to make friends, learn life skills, and grow their bodily coordination. All while having fun in a safe environment! 

Is taekwondo good for 5 year olds?

Team Carlo offers taekwondo classes specifically for 5 and 6 year olds. The Ninja Program is one of our most powerful programs in terms of helping a child with their foundational life skills, including focus, control, and discipline. Many parents witness positive changes in their child’s development as a result of taekwondo. 

Benefits of taekwondo for kids

Taekwondo helps children with many key life skills and physical development. We nurture students through the beginner programs which boosts children’s focus, fitness, control, memory, and balance. Because the taekwondo program for kids is so fun and engaging, kids attend taekwondo classes and go home looking forward to the next time! 


Discipline, teamwork, and coordination are also key life skills children will learn through the Ninja program.. By starting martial arts at this age, kids can build a better foundation for success in everything they do, not just taekwondo. Taekwondo students have  physical, social, and emotional advantages they can enjoy for life. 

Is taekwondo safe for 5 year olds?

The Ninja Program is designed to meet the needs and abilities of young children. 


 We teach scenario-based, age-appropriate self-defence technique to develop a tool-kit of skills to build inner-confidence and belief like, strong physiology and tonality as well as physical skills. Kids who have gone through the Ninja Program can easily transition to the Warrior Program at age 7. 


All of the Team Carlo classes are taught by professional, qualified instructors. Team members hold First Aid and Working with Children credentials to make the learning experience even better and safer for kids. 


Team Carlo focuses on providing a family-oriented, nurturing culture. We understand that every child is unique and our unique grading system allows them to  train and develop at their own pace in a supported and safe environment.

Connect with Team Carlo 

Bring taekwondo to your child’s life today for a lifetime of success and health! If you have any questions about martial arts safety or about Team Carlo, come get in touch with us online. We’re always happy to help you and your child find the best taekwondo program!