Discover what Martial Arts are meant to be...
Re-Think Martial Arts. Experience the Difference.
Join the absolutely most FRIENDLY & INTELLIGENT Martial Arts Practice EVER :)
Dear Parents and Students,
The Grasshoppers Martial Arts practice is entirely non-traditional and focused on conflict management. In short, this means that I do not train kids into robots, but instead I help them use their natural abilities to think, strategize, adapt, learn, and create through Movement. We "dress" this up in practical and effective Martial Arts techniques, games, partner work, and full body training - progressively expanding physical, mental, and emotional resilience and skills. The "ultimate" goal is intelligent and self-directed empowerment - a combination between self-awareness, self-control, and self-improvement. What Students learn at the Grasshoppers Club becomes a part of their own long-lasting "internal toolset" of skills.
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Our Basic Rules:
At the Grasshoppers Club, students are expected to play safe, work hard, and steal knowledge from everywhere and everyone.
Always Act Kindly and Respectfully. Be Honorable and Humble.
Thank You!
Bo is a former I-Power Gymnastics NINJA Program Director and brings 40+ years of Martial Arts practice and teaching experience to create an outstanding physical, mental, and emotional fitness program. We don't break boards, but we do skillfully break a sweat!
Join The Grasshoppers Club classes for an awesome time of playful explorations of movement through Martial Arts, Tumbling, Acrobatics, Groundwork, and Martial Arts training.
The Grasshoppers Club Martial Arts Practice is structured in 3 Parts:
- Class Practice
STUDENTS EXPLORE MOVEMENT, TECHNIQUES & APPLICATIONS.
2. Home Practice
STUDENTS INDEPENDENTLY STUDY MOVEMENT & WORK ON CONDITIONING.
3. Group Practice
STUDENTS STRESS-TEST PART 1 & PART 2 THROUGH OUR FOUR LEVELS OF SPARRING.
Madison Grasshoppers Martial Arts Club
Inviting curious minds because curiosity opens all possible doors into all kinds of adventures and journeys of discovery and learning.
The way we train brings about an accelerated learning experience. At the Grasshoppers Club, practice is purposely never the same, focused on each participant's skill and conditioning level, and aiming to HELP students find their own way and their own inner power.
We provide a safe learning environment where each student can explore and develop on their own personal rhythm. If Waldorf, Democratic Education, and Martial Arts were to combine into a single bubble of fun exploration through movement, then Grasshoppers classes would be it. We invite everyone to Re-THINK Martial Arts and discover how ancient ways can be adapted to our modern reality of needs and circumstances.
While we do not "fight", we spar a LOT. Our approach has 4 phases based on Skill level. Sparring is never full contact and never meant to harm. One could compare it to a pat on the back - friendly and progressively more intense.
"If it only works when it's set, it's a setup."
We explore movement with practicality in mind. Functional, natural movement is an intrinsic part of training, and so is improvisation. The intensity and complexity of our training depends entirely on each Student's time and effort invested in practice during daily life. As participants progress, so does our practice. There is no judgement - we do not compete or practice to show off.
ALL the games we play have a direct correspondent in martial arts applications. This is explained during each class, and this "play mode" is the foundation of how we build skills. Think of it as Lego, but with Movement.
At least once per month, we may train weapons. At the Grasshoppers Club Students are NEVER required to do something and this also applies to weapons training. If a Student does not feel ready to swing about, they do NOT have to; we can easily adapt everything to empty hand techniques. That, however, never happened. As soon as I bring out a sword, everyone wants to swing it.
Rest assured, we practice very safely and we begin with padded swords. Much later we incorporate wooden swords and sticks.
Eventually, each Student will need their own equipment. Here is an example of a 35" sword. Some kids might enjoy a model that is 27" (don't attempt to cut a 35" down to 27", it's a mess).
OpenMAT
Public Schedule:
MON, 4 PM @ MCS
SUN, 10:00AM @ KineOasis Studio (MAY 2024)
This Martial Arts class is focused on skill development, defensive strategy, spatial awareness, and partner work. The practice is student-centered, inviting critical thinking, natural and functional movement, and allowing each participant to develop at their own pace.
Expect a medium-to-high level of conditioning approached through body weight workouts, games, and "secret movement puzzles".
OpenMAT classes are offered to Kids ages 10 & UP.
HiPOWER
Public Schedule:
TBA @ KineOasis Studio
This program takes participants through a progressively challenging Body-Weight Training class using Martial Arts principles and techniques, Partner drills, and lots of Movement Puzzles including Tumbling and Groundwork.
Requirement: participants must be ready and willing to train at a nonstop high level of intensity throughout the entire class.
HiPOWER classes are offered to Kids ages 10 & UP.
Madison Grasshoppers Club - Tumbling Program
This is a unique and fun development program for Kids 7-14 years old.
CLASSES NOW OPEN FOR REGISTRATIONS
Duration: ONE HOUR
Fees: $18/student/class (membership)
This NON-COMPETITIVE FUN-STRUCTURED class enhances coordination, upper body strength, flexibility, speed and agility along with full body conditioning through natural movement games, puzzles, patterns, and complex body coordination in movement. Students will learn to safely run, flip, and roll through various challenges and obstacles, as well as work together with their partners.
Bo is a former I-Power Gymnastics NINJA Program Director and brings 40+ years of Martial Arts practice and teaching experience to create an outstanding physical, mental, and emotional fitness program. We don't break boards, but we do skillfully break a sweat!
Join The Grasshoppers Club classes at the Madison Circus Space for an awesome time of playful explorations of movement through Martial Arts, Tumbling, Acrobatics, Groundwork, and Martial Arts training (ages 7 & UP).
Common Questions:
Read through our guide.
For a LIMITED time we are offering an UNLIMITED FAMILY MEMBERSHIP to celebrate our move to Madison and the new programs we offer.
Our UNLIMITED Membership includes ALL classes and ALL Family Members (Kids, Parents, Grandparents)
From Catrina and Bo:
Our Teaching Philosophy
We offer 100% commitment to support and nurture our Students' learning experience, and to provide an enjoyable class environment where Students can train without judgement.
We encourage constructive criticism, collective feedback and support, and self-assessment skills along with strategies towards the achievement of each Student's goals.
To Our Students and their Families:
Our Promise
You can expect unwavering professionalism, high-end quality training, a personalized mentorship tailored to each student's abilities and individual learning pace, and a deeply nurturing teacher-student relationship built on mutual respect and trust.
Our classes are FUN, yet not recreational. We promise results, guaranteed skills development, and a profound grasp of the process of learning that can be applied beyond our class time and into daily life.
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About Us
We are a family who LOVES movement, being physically, mentally, and emotionally active through space. Our classes are a safe environment for playful explorations, subtle transformations, and enjoyable learning journeys.
We focus on fine-tuning individual skills through nurturing each student's journey of learning and personal growth.
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