Mixed Martial Arts, Self Defense For Kids

We've taken the best training and techniques from a variety of martial art styles and developed them into our TXO Little Desperados Program

Young students who participate in this program... will develop an increased sense of responsibility, better academic performance, be more reluctant to take foolish risks, and experience less depression, moodiness and anxiety than their peers. Plus, it's a lot healthier than playing video games or socializing online. Millions of parents have turned to mixed martial arts as the after-school activity of choice for their children.

Your child will become stronger, more flexible, more focused, and more relaxed than ever before. They'll lose weight, build muscle, and develop their overall health, while learning traditional styles of self-defense that have endured for centuries.

What Your child will Learn In The TXO Little Desperados Program...

Discipline, Focus and Self Control in a Supportive Environment.
The Skills You or Your Child Need to Succeed in Life.
How to Deal With Bullying (Both in-person and Online.)
Reality-Based, Non-Violent Conflict Resolution.

Our Little Desperados Program Is More Than Just Blocks, Kicks & Punches!

Most parents think martial arts is only teaching your child how to fight and defend themselves, however, the truth is that it’s so much more. It's about your child connecting to their inner-strength and learning to accomplishing goals they never knew they could. It's about them learning to respect their bodies and their minds, and experiencing a feeling of strength they never knew they had. Children in our Little Desperado's Program develop the confidence to tackle any challenge and succeed because through martial arts they learn they can do anything they set their mind to. This program is exciting, enriching, and relevant to each and every student, regardless of age or ability.

Skills That Go Far Beyond Self Defense

Our Little Desperados Program teaches practical martial arts and proven self-defense methods, but more importantly, we teach our students how to handle the tough challenges that appear throughout life. Our students learn that physical self-defense is the last resort and rarely necessary. We stress to our students that the techniques they learn in class will work, and should never be used for "showing off" or to intimidate others.

True "self-defense" starts with learning to be confident, and knowing how to negotiate and get along with others. TXO Academy students learn how to avoid conflict, set and achieve goals, make responsible choices, avoid negative peer pressure, and many other important skills crucial for success in life! Put simply, TXO Academy’s Little Desperados Program emphasizes complete physical, mental and emotional development.

Bullying - One Of The Most Important Subjects Addressed By Martial Arts

Bullying hurts. It causes psychological and emotional scars that can last a lifetime. Regardless of whether your child is the victim of bullying, or the one doing it, low self esteem is usually the source, and will eventually lead to poor school performance, depression and labeling.

TXO Academy has the solution. Our Bully Proofing Program builds physical, mental and emotional strength, while our students learn both self respect, and respect for others. Children who believe in themselves not only make poor targets for bullies, they learn to stand up and "find their voice." At the same time, children who were inclined towards bullying learn they don't need to intimidate others to feel self worth.

Many parents worry that martial arts may make their child more aggressive, but in reality, it's the exact opposite. Martial arts teaches children self control. Our students learn to stand up for themselves and their principles, and to respond to bullying in the most effective manner, with physical force being the last resort. The advantage to the techniques we teach is that they are totally non-violent, and are only applied in response physical aggression, ensuring that they are never used for the wrong reason. Most importantly, our students learn they can walk away from trouble with courage and authority.

We Promise...

Individual attention given based on age and skill level.
Outstanding coaching from some of the top black belt instructors in the world, personally trained by Coach Dominick Perez.
Proven performance strategies developed by Coach Dominick Perez, along with concepts from master success coaches in and out of the martial arts.
Unstoppable achievement through specialized planning, and consistent measuring, monitoring and feedback.
Rigorous accountability: your instructor will become a friend, mentor and coach who wants and expects the best from you, and who will challenge you to perform at your very best.