Silverback Kids Martial Arts
Developing Young Leaders by Building Confidence and Empathy Through Martial Arts Education
Classes start May 4th, enroll your child today!
Welcome To Our
Martial Arts Academy
Welcome to Silverback Kids Martial Arts, the only Calgary martial arts academy that is just for kids! At Silverback, we help kids grow into confident, capable young leaders on and off the mats. Our multi-discipline, age-based curriculum teaches the right skills at the right time, building safety awareness, strong character, and lifelong fitness. Through structured training levels, students develop confidence, focus, discipline, coordination, and the physical, mental, and social skills they need to thrive today and succeed tomorrow.
First 100 Founding Troop Members
will receive a free $250 gear bag!
Sign up or book a tour today, full class schedule starts May 1st!
Who We Are at
Silverback Kids Martial Arts
Our School
With our executive program directors having a combined teaching experience of over 50 years, they are responsible for safeguarding the integrity, structure and evolution of our curriculum. With ongoing mentorship evaluations and external development they ensure every coach upholds the discipline, professionalism and technical excellence that defines Silverback Kids Martial Arts. All employees have had a vulnerable sectors check and are first aid & CPR certified. Students learn real-world awareness, bully-prevention, and practical street-proofing skills while strengthening their character through our supportive T.R.O.O.P. community. As they advance, they naturally develop resilience, respect, empathy, and leadership qualities that extend far beyond the dojo.
Parents often begin martial arts thinking it’s just another activity but quickly discover it’s so much more. Kids see improvements within weeks, while long-term training builds life-long benefits:
- Physical fitness, flexibility, and strength
- Better coordination, focus, and awareness
- Confidence, leadership, and empathy
- Real-world self-defense skills
- Goal setting, commitment, and perseverance
- Emotional resilience and a never-give-up attitude
- Improved behavior, grades, and self-respect
History
Our martial arts journey began in 2015, when we opened our first location in South Calgary. At the time, we offered programs for children, teens, and adults, helping hundreds of students build confidence, discipline, fitness, and resilience through martial arts training.
Over the years, our leadership team has accumulated more than 50 years of combined teaching experience in Karate, Muay Thai, MMA, and other martial arts disciplines. Throughout that time, we witnessed something remarkable, the greatest impact was often being made in the lives of children. We saw students overcome bullying, gain confidence, develop leadership skills, make lifelong friendships, and grow into successful young adults both on and off the mats.
As our organization evolved, so did our vision. We recognized the need for a martial arts academy designed specifically for children, where every aspect of the program, facility, and culture is focused on helping kids succeed. Today, we have transitioned to a kids-only model, which we now proudly offer at both of our South Calgary locations.
Our mission is simple: to provide a safe, structured, and leadership-focused environment where children can thrive. Whether a child is struggling with confidence, shyness, bullying, or simply looking for a positive activity, we are committed to helping them discover their potential and become the best version of themselves.
Building Future Leaders, One Class at a Time.
Sign up for one of our
membership options!
Choose a flexible bi-weekly membership or save 10% with our 1-year paid-in-full option. Both include full access to our curriculum.
Discover the Benefits at Silverback Kids Martial Arts
We are fully committed to helping children develop through the practice of martial arts. And it’s not all just skill development. Your children will leave class each day a little more confident to handle life’s challenges. We make sure they receive the mental benefits before even the physical ones. This is an all-around experience that can change their life for the better!
Silverback Kids Martial Arts is the only martial arts academy in Calgary to be for children only! Everything we do is focused on helping children develop, grow, and discover themselves. Our commitment to kids martial arts is second to none!
Martial arts can be a great way for children to gain self-confidence. Through steady progression, personalized instruction and attention, and hard work, your child will become more confident in themselves on and off the mat!
In this age of technology and social media, it could be harder for children to make authentic friends. Here at Silverback Kids Martial Arts, your children can try alongside other kids who are going through the same things. It’s a great opportunity for them to socialize and build strong bonds.
Is your child working through their shyness? If so, training martial arts with us can be a great way to break through. They have the opportunity to talk to kids their own age as well as instructors who are helping them. These experiences can help them break through and thrive in other interactive situations.
Our Merit Badge system is incredibly important to us. We provide students the chance to earn badges based on physical and personal achievements. This helps your child stay motivated and recognize that success comes from effort, consistency, and character — not just natural ability.
Once a student turns 18, we facilitate a seamless transition into one of our affiliated adult training facilities, ensuring their development continues within the Silverback network.
Check Out Our
Academy Schedule!
Be sure to go check out our academy schedule. We have kids martial arts classes throughout the week for you to sign up and start their journey!
Contact Us
We’re proud to offer kids only martial arts in Calgary and welcome families from across South Calgary. Our academy is conveniently located just off Macleod Trail SW & Southland Drive SW, directly behind the Southland Crossing shopping centre, and only minutes from C-Train access!