Online martial arts classes for kids and adults
Fun and fitness now available for the whole family
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Have you ever wanted to give martial arts a try, but the thought of stepping onto the mat in a group setting is a little intimidating?
Have you been looking to reconnect with your martial arts practice at a time that’s convenient for you?
Are you looking for a fun activity that you and the family can learn together in the comfort of your home?
Wilkes Academy now provide online martial arts classes for kids and adults. We’ve taken our highly successful curriculum that incorporates both the physical and mental disciplines of martial arts, and now deliver live and pre-recorded classes for students aged from 2 onwards.
If you’ve been thinking about getting the kids to give martial arts a go, or if you’ve been curious yourself, our classes cater for all levels of fitness and abilities. And learning in the comfort of your own home at a time that’s convenient for you, may be a great place to try.
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Learn martial arts online
At Wilkes we offer the following classes as live and pre-recorded session
Online freestyle martial arts
for kids
Our kids’ classes are specially designed to meet the physical and emotional needs of each age group:
- 2 – 5 yo
- 6 – 9 yo
- 10 – 13 yo
- 14 – 17 yo
Online freestyle martial arts
for adults
It doesn’t matter if you’re just starting out, or if you’ve been practicing for a while, our adult classes will help you master your technique and exercise your discipline.
Online martial arts
for fitness
Incorporating boxing, drills and functional fitness techniques, these classes are designed to get your blood pumping, heart racing and endorphins flowing.
Online eskrima
Perfect for all ages and levels of fitness, this low impact, self-defence style teaches you how to wield sticks, knives or machetes and disable your opponent’s effectively.
Online Brazilian jiu-jitsu
Grab your partner and learn the art of grappling and ground fighting together. Combining technical skills and drills, you’ll be ready to hit the mat in no time.
Kids classes also available.
Want to know the best class for you?
“My son did his first online class today and he loved it. The service still feels friendly, disciplined and personal. Thanks to Mr Erceg for the online-class and Mr Wilkes for providing the opportunity!”
Frequently asked questions about our online martial arts training
If you can’t find the answer to your question below, please feel free to call us or send an email via the contact form.
Are all the Wilkes Academy online martial arts lessons live?
No. We understand with all the changes to work and family life, it’s not always possible to make a live lesson at a set time each week, so we provide both small group live sessions and pre-recorded lessons that are uploaded regularly.
If you can commit to an online live session, we encourage you to book a regular class time each week.
How do I access the lessons?
We currently use Skype for our online live training sessions. Once you’re enrolled, all you need to do is send your Skype address to info@wilkesacademy.com.au and we’ll get you set up. If you don’t have a Skype account, you can join for free here.
We’ve also created dedicated private Facebook Groups for each of our class types, where we upload the weekly training sessions. This then allows you to watch and complete at your convenience.
How long does each session run for?
Children’s online martial arts sessions run for 30 minutes.
Adult online martial arts sessions are 45 minutes.
Online fitness classes are 45 minutes.
What is the ratio of kids to students for the live sessions?
There are only 6 students in each of the live sessions to allow instructors to keep young minds focussed.
How do the kids get feedback if the sessions are pre-recorded?
At certain points in the training program, we’ll ask you to record your child’s progress and send us the video to review. We will then let you know what’s looking great and what areas need more focus.
How do you track attendance ready for progress checks and gradings?
With our live classes, we’re able to see who is online at the same time so we can record your attendance. For students who complete their class at a different time, we have an email attendance system, so when you’ve completed your session, email us the time and date and you can let us know how you went in the class.
Do I need to buy any additional equipment?
No. For some training sessions you may need items that would be similar to the cones, hoops or beanbags we use in class, but just use what you can find at home as a suitable replacement e.g. empty milk bottles, skipping ropes or tennis balls.
Martial arts is also learning about character, discipline and respect. How do you do this online?
At Wilkes Academy, we don’t just cover the technical aspects of martial arts. We believe in developing healthy minds as well as healthy bodies. Our online lessons include a mat session where instructors cover a topic of the week with the students and encourage interaction and discussion. Our on-line classes still cover the topic of the week e.g. perseverance, courtesy, integrity etc. and we provide a downloadable sheet for you to run through with your child.
How long will the lessons be available on-line?
At this stage, we have no plans to remove the sessions from the Facebook Groups, so you can practice as often as you like and go back to your favourite sessions to really master the lesson.
Will progress checks and gradings still be happening?
Absolutely! These are done as small group session via Skype so we can see you!
“Thanks so much to the instructors for making the online classes awesome.”