Youth Training
Dorchester AGOGE offers martial arts coaching for ages 7–15, with a structured pathway into adult training.
It is easier to build strong children than to repair broken men.
— F. Douglas
Muay Thai Boxing
Muay Thai is a striking art focused on punches, kicks, knees, and elbows.
Muay Thai is often referred to as the “Art of Eight Limbs.”
Brazilian Jiu Jitsu
Jiu Jitsu is a grappling-based martial art focused on takedowns, positional control, and submissions.
Jiu Jitsu is often referred to as “physical chess.”
Youth Programme
Ages 7–12
• Introduction to Muay Thai and Jiu Jitsu
• Development of coordination through skill-based games
• Development of physical capacity through light kettlebell circuits
Ages 13–15 (Progression Phase)
Students may integrate into selected adult classes under coach supervision.
• Continued technical development
• Introduction to strength training
• No sparring or conditioning sessions during this phase
Getting Started
All new youth members begin with an introductory week.
Students are coached through fundamentals and placed within the AGOGE Youth Development Pathway.