Young Warriors – 8 Week Youth Martial Arts Program, Townsville, QLD
Young Warriors – 8 Week Youth Martial Arts Program, Townsville, QLD
For children aged 8 – 14 from current and ex-serving Defence and veteran families
Invictus Australia has teamed up with United Martial Arts & Fitness (UMF) to offer an 8-week Young Warriors martial arts program, proudly supported by the 2026 Queensland Airports Limited Community Benefit Fund.
This program is about more than just learning martial arts. Through practical self-defence, fitness and martial arts training, children will develop confidence, focus, discipline, resilience and respect – skills they can use both on and off the mat.
The program is beginner-friendly, so no previous martial arts experience is required. UMF regularly works with children who are completely new to martial arts and will introduce skills progressively in a safe, supportive and structured environment.
What will the kids do?
🥋 Learn practical martial arts and self-defence skills
💪 Build fitness, strength and coordination
🧠 Develop focus, discipline and resilience
🙌 Build confidence and respect
⭐ Learn skills they can use both on and off the mat
Program Dates:
Introductory session:
Friday 9 October – 4:00pm
Regular sessions:
Monday & Friday – 4:00pm
The program runs for 8 weeks, concluding Friday 27 November.
We understand if family commitments make attending every Monday and Friday difficult. Children are encouraged to attend a minimum of two classes per week where possible, but families can be flexible with which sessions they attend (Tues/Wed/Thurs 5.30pm is also an option)
**Ideally, we would love to keep the Young Warriors group together in the Monday and Friday 4:00pm sessions where possible, as consistency helps children get the most from the program.
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