Children’s Martial Arts Program
Help your child build confidence, improve focus, and develop the discipline to overcome challenges both on and off the mat.
- 2 beginner lessons + free martial arts uniform
- See if martial arts is a good fit for your child
- Build confidence through real skills, goals & progress
- Tour the academy & meet the Lapeer instructors
Choose your child’s first lesson when you book. Shortly after booking, we’ll text you a few available times for lesson #2. One $2 payment covers both lessons and the uniform.
Help your child build confidence, improve focus, and develop the discipline to overcome challenges both on and off the mat.
Real Classes. Real Instructors. Right Here in Lapeer.
Your child’s first lesson takes place at 602 S Main St. Get to know Coach Gavin Pickvett and Coach Ervin, and take a look inside our Lapeer school before you visit.
“The coaches have been such a good example and a wonderful influence in their lives.”
If You Have An 8-12 Year Old, This Probably Sounds Familiar
Every child is different. Some need support in one of these areas. Others are simply ready for a challenge that gives their energy and ability somewhere positive to go.
Confidence Comes And Goes
They may be capable, but still hesitate to speak up, try something new, or believe they can handle it.
Hard Things Feel Frustrating
If progress is not immediate, discouragement can take over before they see what practice can do.
They Need A Positive Outlet
They have energy to burn and need something more active, social, and rewarding than another screen.
They Are Ready For More
They are ready for real skills, meaningful goals, new friendships, and achievements they can feel proud of.
Children’s Martial Arts is not a corrective program for “problem kids.” It is a place for ordinary kids to be challenged, supported, and proud of what they are learning to do.
What Ages 8-12 Build Here
At this age, confidence grows when kids prove something to themselves. The goal is not empty praise. It is helping them become more capable through practice, responsibility, challenge, and real progress.
Earned Confidence
Learn a skill, improve it, and experience the pride that comes from knowing “I worked for that.”
Focus & Follow-Through
Practice staying engaged, remembering steps, accepting coaching, and finishing what they start.
Resilience
Get challenged, make mistakes, adjust, and keep going instead of treating frustration like a stop sign.
Belonging
Train with other kids, work with partners, encourage teammates, and become part of a positive group.
Ages 8-12 Need More Than Something To Do
They are forming stronger opinions about who they are, what they are good at, who their friends are, and whether they can handle hard things. The right activity can give them a place to grow on purpose.
Skills They Can Be Proud Of
Step-by-step instruction gives kids something concrete to practice, improve, and feel proud of.
Goals Worth Working Toward
Belts, new techniques, and small milestones give kids a sense of direction and real accomplishments to celebrate.
A Positive Group To Belong To
Classes create chances to work with teammates, make friends, and feel encouraged by the people around them.
See Children’s Martial Arts In Action
See what training actually looks like for ages 8-12: real martial arts skills, active drills, coaching, teamwork, and structured progress.
Children’s Martial Arts
See the program, instructors, training style, and age-appropriate martial arts experience for yourself.
See The Training Environment
Watch kids move, learn, work together, and build confidence in a structured class.
Real Martial Arts. Taught Responsibly.
Parents want their child to learn something legitimate without being thrown into a reckless environment. Beginners learn progressively with control, supervision, and age-appropriate expectations.
Background Checked
Instructors are carefully selected and background checked before working with students.
Padded Training Floors
Professional padded flooring is designed for martial arts training.
Controlled Contact
Kids train with appropriate partners and age-appropriate expectations.
No Hard Sparring For Beginners
New students learn progressively and are never expected to jump into hard sparring.
The Black Belt Success Cycle
One of the best things martial arts can give an 8-12 year old is a repeatable way to approach something hard. We teach students to turn a big goal into actions they can actually take.
Set A Goal
Know what you are trying to accomplish and why it matters.
Make A Plan
Break the goal into specific skills, habits, and next steps.
Use A Coach
Accept instruction, ask questions, and learn from someone who can see what you cannot.
Take Action
Show up, practice, and keep working even when motivation changes.
Review & Adjust
Notice what worked, fix what did not, and keep moving toward the goal.
Progress They Can See. Pride You Can See.
Every new technique and milestone gives your child another reason to believe in what practice and persistence can accomplish.
Book Your Child’s First ClassMeet the Lapeer Instructors
Before your child’s first lesson, get familiar with the instructors at our Lapeer academy. Coach Gavin Pickvett and Coach Ervin help beginners feel welcome while learning real skills, practicing focus, and building confidence.
Coach Gavin Pickvett
InstructorHelps new students feel welcome, understand what to expect, and build skills at a manageable pace with clear, encouraging instruction.
Coach Ervin
InstructorHelps first-time students learn safely, ask questions, and leave each lesson feeling more capable and confident.
See Exactly Where Your Child Will Train
See the Lapeer academy, training floor, and entrance before the first lesson so both you and your child know exactly what to expect.
The Front Entrance
Know exactly what to look for when you arrive.
Inside The Academy
A clean, fully equipped space built for martial arts training.
What Parents Are Saying
“This has been a very positive experience for my boys; the life skills they learn are so relevant and useful for all aspects of life. The coaches have been such a good example and a wonderful influence in their lives.”
Parent Questions Before You Reserve
Is this a good fit if my child is shy or not very athletic?
Yes. The beginner experience is built for new students, not kids who already look like martial artists. Confidence and coordination can develop through practice. Your child does not need to arrive with either one.
What if my child gives up easily when something is hard?
That is one reason many parents like martial arts. Students get repeated chances to work on a skill, receive coaching, make adjustments, and experience what happens when they keep going instead of quitting at the first frustration.
Will martial arts help with bullying?
Martial arts can give kids physical skills, awareness, confidence, and practice staying composed. We also reinforce using confident communication, walking away when possible, and getting help from a trusted adult rather than looking for fights.
Will my child be doing hard sparring right away?
No. Beginners learn progressively with age-appropriate expectations and controlled contact. New students are never expected to jump straight into hard sparring.
What is included in the Children’s Starter Pass?
The Children’s Starter Pass includes two beginner lessons and a free martial arts uniform. The regular price is $39.95. During our Monthly Special, new students can book it for $2 through month end.
Do parents stay during the beginner lessons?
Yes. A parent or guardian stays and watches both beginner lessons so you can see how your child is coached and how they respond.
What happens after the two beginner lessons?
If your child enjoys the experience, we can explain how the regular Children’s Martial Arts Program works. There is no obligation to enroll.
Still have a question? Text our Lapeer team at (810) 246-4264.
Ready to See if Martial Arts is a Fit?
Bring your child to our Lapeer academy for two beginner lessons and a free uniform, all for $2 through month end. Start by choosing their first lesson.
Choose Your Child’s First Lesson Time
Your Children’s Starter Pass includes two beginner lessons + a free uniform. Choose your child’s first lesson below and complete the $2 checkout. Shortly after booking, we’ll text you a few available times for lesson #2.
Your first lesson is at Cosens Martial Arts Lapeer • 602 S Main St, Lapeer, MI 48446
Lesson times not appearing?
The current month Children’s Starter Pass special is for new students ages 8-12 through month end. Regular price is $39.95; promotional price is $2. One $2 payment includes two beginner lessons and a free martial arts uniform. Shortly after booking, we’ll text you a few available times for lesson #2.
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