World Class Martial Arts
Regulation Over Compliance
Dare to be Different!
Serving - Londonderry, Derry, Chester, Manchester, Litchfield, Windham, and Hudson. - Easy Commuter Location
Featuring SEL Learning
Social and Emotional Learning (SEL)
Racecar Dashboard System
Martial Arts for Kids in Londonderry NH — Built on Emotional Intelligence
World Class Martial Arts is a children’s martial arts school focused on safety, confidence, and Emotional Intelligence.
We approach self-defense as a science, not a sport, helping kids stay calm, aware, and in control in real-world situations.Unlike traditional programs that teach emotional suppression or rely heavily on ground fighting, our system teaches children how to recognize stress, regulate emotions, and make smart decisions under pressure.
A Safer, Upright Approach to Kids’ Self-Defense
While many programs focus on ground grappling, we believe a child’s safest position is on their feet. Our system prioritizes mobility, ensuring children can move away from danger rather than being pinned to the floor.
Why "Upright" Matters
This mobility-based approach is specifically designed for the safety of developing bodies:
-
Protects Growing Joints: Avoids the high-impact strain and repetitive pressure of heavy ground wrestling.
-
Strategic Advantage: Teaches children to maintain personal space and escape unpredictable or multi-person situations.
-
Real-World Awareness: Keeps the child upright and mobile, which is the most effective way to stay safe in bullying scenarios.
We utilize a curriculum stripped of "fluff," focusing on three core pillars of efficiency and safety:
-
American Kenpo: Utilizing the laws of physics and body mechanics to maximize effectiveness, regardless of a child’s size.
-
Israeli Martial Arts: Prioritizing real-world situational awareness and the fastest, most direct path to safety.
-
The Principles of JKD: Emphasizing simplicity and efficiency—teaching children to eliminate unnecessary movement and stay focused under pressure
Ideal for Kids Who Didn’t "Fit" Traditional Programs
Many parents come to us after their child struggled in high-intensity, competition-focused, or grappling-heavy programs. If your child felt overwhelmed, it doesn’t mean they weren't capable,it means the environment wasn't designed for their nervous system.
At World Class Martial Arts, we provide a different experience by prioritizing emotional safety alongside physical skill.
How We Bridge the Gap:
Replacing Pressure with Physics: We eliminate constant pinning and high-pressure wrestling. Instead, we use American Kenpo to teach kids how to use body mechanics and leverage to stay safe without needing brute strength.
The Power of Personal Space: Rather than forcing children into uncomfortable physical proximity, our Israeli-based movement teaches de-escalation and spatial awareness—giving them the confidence to keep threats at a distance.
Regulation Over Suppression: Most programs tell kids to "tough it out." We use The Principles of JKD to teach efficiency of thought and movement, helping children recognize their "Dashboard" zones and regulate their stress response in real-time.Rebuilding Confidence Through Clarity: We replace the "drill sergeant" atmosphere with structured, logical instruction. When a child understands the science of why a move works, their confidence grows naturally.The Result: We don’t just teach kids how to fight; we teach them how to remain calm, aware, and in control of their own "engine."
Featuring SEL Learning
The Racecar Dashboard is a popular visual tool used in social-emotional learning (SEL) to help children understand and regulate their emotional states. It uses the metaphor of a car’s speedometer and engine to make the abstract concept of feelings more concrete and manageable.
How the Dashboard Works
The dashboard typically breaks emotions down into three or four distinct "speed zones." By identifying which zone their "engine" is in, kids can determine if they are ready to learn, need to slow down, or need to pull over for a pit stop
Practical Application: The "Pit Stop"
When a child identifies they are in the Red or Yellow zones, they can use a Pit Crew strategy. This might include:
-
The Brake Pedal: Taking three deep belly breaths.
-
Refueling: Getting a drink of water or a healthy snack.
-
Engine Check: Identifying exactly what caused the "overheating."
Social and Emotional Learning (SEL)
is the process through which children and adults acquire skills to manage emotions, set goals, show empathy, maintain positive relationships, and make responsible decisions.
It improves academic performance, behavior, and long-term life success.
SEL focuses on five core competencies:
-
Self-Awareness,
-
Self-Management,
-
Social Awareness,
-
Relationship Skills,
-
Responsible Decision-Making.
Start Your Journey in the "Green Zone"
Give your child the gift of internal confidence and the science of safety.
Monthly Payments. No "tough guy" culture. Just smart safety for kids."The result isn't just a child who can protect themselves, it’s a child who is calm at school, focused at home, and in control of their emotions."
Introductory Experience
We invite Londonderry families to start with a low-pressure introductory session. This isn't a "test", it’s a chance for your child to explore our upright system and meet their "Dashboard."
During their first visit, your child will:
-
Identify Their Zone: Learn to use the Racecar Dashboard to recognize their current "engine speed."
-
Learn One Core Skill: Walk away with a practical safety tool based on body mechanics, not strength.
-
Build a Connection: Experience a structured, calm environment where they are seen as an individual, not just a belt rank.