Confidence over aggression
We build a calm, aware child. Escape always beats engagement.
StreetReady Youth
A guide for parents.
Everything you need to know about the curriculum, safety, progression and what your child will learn.
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A note from Ben
Safe, structured and age-appropriate.
Parents come to me worried about the same few things: Is this safe? Is it age-appropriate? Will my child just learn to fight? They are good questions, and I want to answer them up front.
StreetReady teaches Krav Maga Global’s reality-based self-defence curriculum, adapted for children through KMG’s kids-instructor programme and taught across more than 50 countries.
The goal is not to create fighters—it is the opposite. Children learn to avoid, de-escalate and escape first, and only to defend themselves physically as a last resort. Along the way, they build confidence, coordination, balance and situational awareness.
Every class follows a clear routine, every technique is drilled on both sides and every level has a defined goal. As a qualified teacher with Enhanced DBS, I care as much about the educational side as the technical one.
Our approach
Three principles in every class.
Safety first, always
Age-appropriate contact, clear rules, good partner etiquette and close supervision.
A real curriculum
A structured KMG syllabus, two formal training periods each year and regular written feedback.
What they learn
The curriculum by age.
Ages 8–10
Young
Core themes
Coordination and strength, personal-space boundaries, bully-behaviour patterns and first real self-defence scenarios.
Example skills
Combined pad strikes, defences against punches and grabs, safe breakfalls, and escaping wrist grabs and headlocks.
What you may see at home
They can hit a pad with real intent, defend a grab and talk through common scenarios.
Ages 10–12
Junior
Core themes
Situational awareness, pre-conflict signals, decision-making under mild pressure and stress regulation.
Example skills
Defences against punches, kicks, bearhugs and chokes; ground-survival basics; and case-study discussions.
What you may see at home
They begin to think tactically, explain why a situation felt unsafe and respond with composure.
Ages 13–15
Teen
Core themes
Real-world scenarios involving nights out, transport, phones, online-to-offline risks and de-escalation.
Example skills
Adult fundamentals at teen intensity: striking, defences, introductory weapons awareness and verbal de-escalation.
What you may see at home
They can handle the moments that matter—the walk home or unfamiliar train—without looking for trouble.
Progress with purpose
Grading and progression.
KMG uses patches, not belts. Each age band has a five-level ladder: Young 1–5, Junior 1–5 and Teen 1–5. A level typically takes four to six months before a child is invited to grade. On completion, they receive a new patch and written diploma recognised in KMG schools worldwide.
What we assess
- Technical execution: the level’s techniques on both sides, with a moving partner and real pads.
- Partner skills and conduct: holding pads, resetting between repetitions and responding to corrections.
- Situational awareness: short, age-appropriate scenario questions.
- Discipline and effort: listening, timeliness and handling mistakes without giving up.
How the year is shaped
There are two training periods: September–February and March–July. Each ends with a formal grading for children who are ready. Readiness matters more than the calendar, and parents are invited to watch.
How assessment works
- Ongoing observation. Every class and every child, with a running note for each student.
- Formal grading. Twice a year using KMG’s warm-up, technical work, partner drills, discussion and scored summary.
- Written feedback. A short summary after each grading and training period.
Questions parents ask
Frequently asked questions.
Is it safe?
Yes. Training uses age-appropriate contact and pads under close supervision. Ben has Enhanced DBS, public liability insurance and qualified teacher status.
Is it really age-appropriate?
Yes. Each age band has its own curriculum; this is not a watered-down adult class.
My child is shy. Will they be okay?
Shy children often do particularly well because classes have a predictable structure, clear rules and no one is put on the spot.
Will this teach them to fight?
The curriculum leads with awareness, de-escalation and escape. Physical skills are taught only as a last resort.
What do they need?
Comfortable sportswear and a water bottle.
How will I know they are progressing?
You will receive messages home, a written summary each training period and feedback through the grading process.
How much does it cost?
£39 per month, with no payment in August. Classes run on Wednesdays from 5pm–5:45pm during term time at Halstead Community Primary School. The first class is free.
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