Resilience training for children
For children aged 7 to 10 who need to learn to stand up for themselves more confidently. We playfully work on self-confidence, emotions, boundaries, and responding safely — at school, with friends, and when something feels tense.
“I was bullied a lot, but not anymore. I have learned how to stand up for myself and that I am allowed to do that.”
David, 9 years old
When can resilience training help your child?
Children encounter situations from an early age where they need to stand up for themselves. For example, when someone teases them, crosses a boundary, does not listen, or when a child feels insecure in a group. Even when nothing is happening right now, it can be valuable to practise skills a child can use throughout their life.
In our resilience training in Hilversum, your child learns not only what they can do when something is difficult. They also learn to recognise feelings, set boundaries, ask for help, and interact with other children more confidently.
Training that suits children aged 7–10
Children at this age learn mainly by doing, moving, and experiencing. That is why our lessons are active, playful, and clearly structured. There is room for fun, but also for serious situations children can recognise.
We look at what your child needs right now, what you notice as parents, and what fits the group. This allows every child to practise at their own level, without pressure to progress faster than they are ready for.
Is your child aged 11 or older? See our resilience training for teens. Children younger than 7 will need to wait until they turn 7.
Mental, emotional, verbal, and physical resilience
Every situation has several sides. In our resilience training, we practise mental, emotional, verbal, and physical resilience in a way that suits children aged 7 to 10.
What does your child practise in the training?
In class, we work with situations children may recognise at school, during play, in sport, and in contact with other children. We do this with clear guidance, repetition, and exercises that fit their age.
Building self-confidence
Your child discovers what they can already do and practises new skills. This helps them feel more secure and confident in everyday life.
Setting boundaries
Your child learns to recognise what does and does not feel right, and how to make it clear when something is not okay.
Dealing with bullying and teasing
Your child practises how to respond when someone teases, bullies, or crosses a boundary — and when it is sensible to ask for help.
Standing up assertively
Your child practises how to stand up for themselves: clearly, respectfully, and without having to become aggressive.
Responding safely
Your child practises simple, age-appropriate skills to create distance and protect themselves when words are not enough.
Social skills
Your child learns to work together, listen, take others into account, and become more aware of what is happening around them.
This helps your child develop more confidence and skills step by step for situations that feel tense or difficult.
What parents contact us about
Every child and every situation is different. These are a few reasons why parents want to explore whether our resilience training could be a good fit.
Also valuable when nothing is happening yet
You do not have to wait until something happens. Building resilience is like learning to swim: a skill a child can benefit from throughout their life.
Not sure whether a group is suitable?
Sometimes a child or situation needs more or different guidance than we can offer in a group. When you prefer to discuss this first, leave your phone number and we will call you back to help consider what might fit.
What does a lesson look like?
Our resilience training is an active group class with movement, play, practice, and conversation. Children learn by experiencing, repeating, and practising together.
Movement and practice
We use movement and playful exercises to help children experience what posture, distance, and confidence can do.
Recognisable situations
We practise situations children may encounter at school, during play, in sport, or online.
Learning together
Children practise with one another, listen to instructions, and learn to take the boundaries of others into account.
Reflecting on what works
We briefly discuss what children practised and what they could try differently next time.
Krav Maga principles
Children learn age-appropriate Krav Maga principles, always safely and suited to what a child aged 7 to 10 can handle.
This makes every lesson educational and active — and, above all, a place where a child can practise, make mistakes, and grow.
Book a free intro lesson
Interested? Request an intro lesson for your child. This lets you experience the atmosphere, pace, and trainers before taking the next step.
After the first lesson, we discuss what you have seen together and whether continuing is appropriate. Every child completes at least two intro lessons before enrolment is possible.