Youth Beginner Program

Oxford Youth Martial Arts • Ages 3-12

Back To School Special Offer

Offer Ends August 6th

Give Your Child Something Fun To Look Forward To After School!

A child enjoying a beginner martial arts lesson with an instructor
$2 Beginner
Experience

Everything your child needs to try martial arts with confidence.

  • 2 45-minute beginner lessons
  • Free martial arts uniform
  • Personal studio tour
  • Meet the instructors
  • No experience needed

One $2 reservation covers the entire beginner experience. Choose your child’s first lesson online, and we’ll schedule the second after they attend. No hidden fees. No obligation to enroll.

Established in 2009 Thousands of Students Taught Complete Martial Arts & Life Skills System
Two beginner lessons so your child has time to feel comfortable, capable, and excited to return.
Mary Jean Mallo, parent reviewer

“The coaches have been such a good example and a wonderful influence in their lives.”

Mary Jean Mallo • Parent of two students

★★★★★

A First Experience Built Around Your Child

This is not a crowded trial class where your child is expected to keep up. The beginner offer gives your family time, encouragement, and personal attention so your child can start feeling successful.

Two Beginner Lessons

Your child receives two 45-minute, one-on-one beginner lessons instead of being dropped directly into a group class.

Free Uniform

Your child receives a martial arts uniform so they can feel included, prepared, and proud from the beginning.

Studio Tour

See the academy, understand how classes work, and know exactly where your child will be training.

Meet The Instructors

Your family can meet the instructors, ask questions, and see how they interact with your child before deciding what comes next.

Parents Stay And Watch

A parent or guardian stays for both lessons, so you can see the coaching, your child’s response, and the entire experience firsthand.

Personal Attention

Your child can ask questions, move at a comfortable pace, and experience an early success without pressure or embarrassment.

Happy children enjoying martial arts New martial arts students smiling on their first day Children participating in a martial arts class Instructor helping a young child practice martial arts

We Never Throw A Nervous Child Into The Deep End

A child who freezes, hangs back, or needs extra time is not a problem to fix. It is a child who deserves a better first experience.

That is why both introductory lessons are one-on-one. Your child can meet the instructor, explore the studio, ask questions, practice simple skills, and build confidence without being compared to anyone else. A parent stays and watches the entire time.

Three smiling new students on their first day at Cosens Martial Arts
The Cosens Martial Arts System

More Than One Style. More Than Martial Arts.

We created our own curriculum to give children useful skills for training, school, home, and life.

Well-Rounded Training

Age-appropriate striking, grappling, takedowns, movement, self-defense, and control.

Meaningful Progress

Students advance through our own structured belt system and earn every new rank.

Skills For Everyday Life

Confidence, focus, discipline, leadership, and self-control are reinforced at every level.

What Your Child Can Carry Everywhere

Confidence & Leadership

Children learn to speak up, try difficult things, and become comfortable taking initiative.

Focus & Self-Control

Students practice listening, following directions, managing emotions, and controlling their bodies.

Practical Self-Defense

Useful, age-appropriate skills help children become more aware, prepared, and capable.

Fitness & Belonging

Training provides an active outlet and a positive team where children can connect and grow.

Getting Started Is Simple

Choose a convenient time. We’ll guide your family through the rest, with no obligation to continue.

Choose A Convenient Time

Choose either instructor and select the opening that works best for your family.

Attend The First Beginner Lesson

Your child receives 45 minutes of one-on-one attention while you stay and watch.

Return For Lesson Two

We schedule the second lesson and explain the next options only if your family is interested.

The Right Program For Every Age

Children are placed with others in the same general age range so classes feel comfortable, appropriate, and fun.

Tiny Ninjas students ages 3 to 4
Ages 3-4

Tiny Ninjas

A playful introduction that helps young children practice listening, taking turns, following simple directions, moving with control, and feeling proud of doing something independently.

Little Ninjas martial arts student with a coach
Ages 5-7

Little Ninjas

Positive, energetic classes that help children improve focus, emotional control, confidence participating with others, coordination, and respect.

Children's martial arts student with a coach
Ages 8-12

Children’s Martial Arts

Age-appropriate training that combines practical self-defense, fitness, resilience, confidence, leadership, and positive friendships.

See Our Programs In Action

Every age group has a different learning style. These videos show what training looks like for younger beginners and for children ages 5-12, so you can picture the right experience for your child.

Ages 3-4

Tiny Ninjas

See how our youngest students learn through movement, listening, coordination, confidence-building, and age-appropriate fun.

Ages 5-12

Little Ninjas & Children’s Martial Arts

Watch real students build confidence, focus, fitness, discipline, and martial arts skills in energetic, structured classes.

Safe, Structured, And Age Appropriate

Parents should never have to guess how their child will be supervised. Safety, control, and appropriate expectations are built into the way we teach beginners.

Background Checked

Our instructors are heavily vetted and background checked before working with students.

Padded Training Floors

The academy is equipped with professional padded flooring designed for martial arts training.

Controlled Contact

Children practice with age-appropriate expectations, controlled contact, and appropriate partners.

No Hard Sparring For Beginners

New students are taught progressively. They are never expected to jump into hard sparring.

Meet Your Instructors

Both instructors have completed Cosens Martial Arts instructor training, have been carefully selected and background checked, and are trained to work with beginner students in a structured, safe, and age-appropriate environment.

Instructor Trained Background Checked Beginner Focused
Coach Hamler, instructor at Cosens Martial Arts Oxford

Coach Hamler

Instructor

Coach Hamler helps families feel informed and welcomed while giving children clear instruction, encouragement, and time to become comfortable.

Coach Cahilellis, instructor at Cosens Martial Arts Oxford

Coach Cahilellis

Instructor

Coach Cahilellis helps new students understand what to expect, learn at a manageable pace, and leave their first experience feeling successful.

See Exactly Where Your Child Will Train

Walking into a new place is easier when it already feels familiar. Here is the entrance your family will use and the clean, welcoming academy waiting inside.

Your first beginner lesson includes a studio tour, so you can see the training space, meet the team, and understand how classes work before making any long-term decision to enroll.

Cosens Martial Arts Oxford
172 S Washington St, Oxford, MI 48371  •  Call: (248) 572-7096  •  Text: (947) 203-3297

Take The Virtual Tour

Explore the academy before your appointment so both you and your child can feel more familiar with the entrance, training floor, and studio environment.

Parent Questions Before You Reserve

Why is the beginner experience only $2?

Completely free appointments are often booked and then missed. The small $2 reservation helps us protect two beginner lesson times for families who genuinely plan to attend, while keeping the first step affordable and easy to try.

One $2 reservation covers the entire beginner experience: two 45-minute beginner lessons, a free martial arts uniform, a personal studio tour, and time to meet the instructors. It is not $2 per lesson, and there are no recurring charges, hidden fees, or obligation to enroll.

Is this a good fit if my child is shy, nervous, or brand new?

Yes. The beginner lessons are designed to help children get comfortable at their own pace before stepping into the regular program. Your child receives direct instructor attention, clear explanations, age-appropriate training, and plenty of encouragement.

Training takes place on padded flooring with direct instructor supervision, so your child can focus on learning, having fun, and feeling successful.

What style of martial arts do you teach?

We teach the Cosens Martial Arts curriculum, our own system combining proven elements of Muay Thai, boxing, karate, taekwondo, wrestling, jiu-jitsu, judo, Krav Maga, and practical self-defense.

Students develop well-rounded martial arts skills while also working on confidence, focus, discipline, coordination, and leadership.

Do parents stay during the beginner lessons?

Yes. A parent or guardian stays and watches both beginner lessons. We want you to see how your child is coached, how they respond, and what the experience is like before making any decisions about continuing.

What happens after the two beginner lessons?

If your child enjoys the experience, we will explain the age-appropriate program options and help your family decide whether continuing makes sense. There is no obligation to enroll.

Still have a question? Text us at (947) 203-3297.

A Real Parent Story

From Shy To Confident

Hear how martial arts helped one young student come out of his shell, build confidence, and make a noticeable change that both his parents and teachers could see.

Every child starts in a different place. Our instructors take the time to help new students feel welcomed, supported, and comfortable enough to grow at their own pace.

Mary Jean Mallo, parent reviewer
★★★★★

“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.”

Mary Jean Mallo Five-star parent review

Beginner Appointments

Beginner Times Are Limited

Every beginner receives personal attention. Choose the opening that works best for your family.

Choose A Convenient Appointment

Choose My Child’s First Lesson

Choose either instructor and select the appointment time that works best for your family. Both instructors provide the same beginner experience, so simply choose the most convenient opening.

One-Time $2 Reservation 2 45-Minute Beginner Lessons Free Uniform Parent Stays And Watches

Offer valid for new students ages 3-12. One $2 reservation includes two 45-minute beginner lessons, a free martial arts uniform, a studio tour, and personal help getting started.

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