Kicx Studio
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Kicx Studio
The Barn, Gloucester GL3 2JG
# Kicx Studio
Kicx Studio is a children's martial arts academy in Gloucester founded by world champion Stephen Thompson. They specialise in delivering structured martial arts training combined with their proprietary Champions Character Programme, designed to develop life skills alongside physical ability.
The business serves Gloucester families seeking more than traditional sports coaching. Their target audience includes parents concerned with building their children's confidence, emotional resilience, and self-belief, particularly those worried about bullying, obesity, or lack of focus.
What sets Kicx apart is their holistic approach to child development. Rather than focusing solely on kicks and punches, they teach children to strengthen their "Body, Mind, Heart and Soul" through a "Daily Private Victory" routine. This philosophy addresses real childhood challenges: they highlight that 20% of children are bullied, 22% of year 6 children are overweight, and 50% of life struggles begin before age 14.
Their instructors are trained in child psychology and development, employing techniques that build listening skills, concentration, and self-belief. The "bully-proofing" element teaches protection with kindness and confidence, emphasising emotional strength alongside physical capability.
The academy positions itself as character-building rather than competition-focused, with testimonials praising their patient, engaging approach. Parents appreciate how instructors help children develop resilience and foundational life skills that extend far beyond the martial arts mat.
Kicx Studio is a children's martial arts academy in Gloucester founded by world champion Stephen Thompson. They specialise in delivering structured martial arts training combined with their proprietary Champions Character Programme, designed to develop life skills alongside physical ability.
The business serves Gloucester families seeking more than traditional sports coaching. Their target audience includes parents concerned with building their children's confidence, emotional resilience, and self-belief, particularly those worried about bullying, obesity, or lack of focus.
What sets Kicx apart is their holistic approach to child development. Rather than focusing solely on kicks and punches, they teach children to strengthen their "Body, Mind, Heart and Soul" through a "Daily Private Victory" routine. This philosophy addresses real childhood challenges: they highlight that 20% of children are bullied, 22% of year 6 children are overweight, and 50% of life struggles begin before age 14.
Their instructors are trained in child psychology and development, employing techniques that build listening skills, concentration, and self-belief. The "bully-proofing" element teaches protection with kindness and confidence, emphasising emotional strength alongside physical capability.
The academy positions itself as character-building rather than competition-focused, with testimonials praising their patient, engaging approach. Parents appreciate how instructors help children develop resilience and foundational life skills that extend far beyond the martial arts mat.
Services offered
Kids martial arts classesConfidence and focus trainingFitness and wellness programmesBully-proofing and self-defenceChampions Character ProgrammeDiscipline and life skills coachingFamily martial arts classesSchool holiday programmes