Primal Teens

PRIMAL TEEN TEAM:

Martial Arts for Modern Teens! 

Tackling the Teen Problem:

What to do with teens? Too old for kids classes, to young for adults. The energy of young bulls and the attention span of goldfish! Primal has recently launched our Teen Team and it is off to a thriving start!

The Movement Poverty Epidemic. 

Today's teens are confronting a stark reality: the rise of movement poverty. Sedentary lifestyles have become the norm, a consequence of technological enticement and reduced physical activity in daily routines. This trend is detrimental, leading to health and developmental issues. Our MMA program confronts this head-on by re-engaging teens with vigorous physical exercise, discipline, and mental resilience. We offer an active antidote to the sedentary habits prevailing among youth, fostering a generation that is as physically literate as they are technologically savvy.

Let em scrap:

Natural instinct leads teens to roughhouse, a form of play that's essential for development but often viewed as disruptive or unsafe. In recognizing this, our program channels that raw energy into structured martial arts training. We provide a safe, supervised environment where teens can engage in this physical play. It's not just about letting off steam, but about teaching control, technique, and respect for one another. Our mats are where they learn to harness their strength, refine their instincts, and learn the value of fair play and personal boundaries, all under the watchful eyes of experienced trainers. 

Growing Young Brains Without Damaging them. 

Our priority is creating an environment where young athletes can explore and develop their skills safely. That’s why our program fosters dynamic, live training experiences while maintaining a strict no head contact rule. Engaging in controlled rough-and-tumble play isn’t just about movement—it’s an essential part of learning, helping teens attune to timing, adapt to unpredictable situations, and sharpen their decision-making in real time. Through grappling and sparring, they refine their coordination, perception, and problem-solving abilities, all while protecting their long-term brain health. Our approach ensures they grow as adaptable, resilient, and skillful athletes—physically, mentally, and socially.

Learning to Win (And Lose!)

In the complex hierarchy of teenage status, our program offers more than just martial arts training; it provides vital life lessons in winning and losing. We equip our teens with the resilience to celebrate victories with humility and accept defeats with grace. These experiences on the mat translate to valuable skills off the mat, helping them navigate the social complexities of adolescence. By understanding their strengths and facing challenges head-on, our students learn to find and define their place in any hierarchy, fostering a sense of self-worth that isn't dictated by wins or losses but by the courage to persevere and grow.