OVERVIEW
KIDS & TEEN MMA
Elite Level MMA's young students' classes give children in Geneva a place to learn martial arts, build confidence, and stay active. Based at Rue Rothschild 22, the programme introduces young students to the core disciplines behind mixed martial arts — jiu-jitsu, kickboxing, wrestling, and grappling — in a structured, supportive setting. Classes are taught in both French and English, so every child can train comfortably in their own language. Whether your child is new to martial arts or already active in other sports, they'll progress at a pace that suits them.
LEARNINGS
CONFIDENCE
Learning a new skill and seeing themselves improve week by week gives kids & teens a sense of confidence that carries into school, friendships, and everyday life.
RESILIENCE
Martial arts teaches kids & teens that getting something wrong is part of learning. They pick themselves up, try again, and build the resilience to keep going when things get hard.
FUN
Above all, kids & teens come to train because they enjoy it. Games, drills, and time with friends keep every class active and fun — so children stay engaged and keep coming back.
ABOUT THE CLASSES
Coaching younger students takes more than fight experience. At Elite Level MMA, the kids' classes are guided by coaches who understand that patience, structure, and consistency matter as much as technique — and who know how to make training something children look forward to.
SKILLS & FRIENDS FOR LIFE
WHAT THEY LEARN
More than technique, the younger students' programme is built around lessons that carry beyond the mat. Children develop resilience through steady progress, discipline through routine, and respect through training alongside their teammates. Just as importantly, they have fun, make friends, and burn off energy in a safe, welcoming environment. Each session balances real martial arts instruction with games and drills that keep younger students engaged, so training never feels like a chore — and the life lessons come as naturally as the techniques.
MEET THE COACH RUNNING THE KIDS PROGRAM
COACH SAM
COACH SAM
The kids & teens classes are led by coach Sam, who brings over a decade of experience to every session. Sam trained at the renowned Straight Blast Gym in Dublin under John Kavanagh, working alongside world champions across MMA, boxing, kickboxing, and BJJ. Now focused on coaching, he specialises in developing younger students — teaching the fundamentals of martial arts along with the patience, focus, and self-belief that come with them. As gym manager, Sam is also on hand to answer any questions parents may have.
