Character. Discipline. Composure.
What is MMA for teens?
MMA (Mixed Martial Arts) combines stand-up technique with ground technique into one complete combat sport. At ARTES Sportakademie in Kriens near Lucerne, we teach MMA for teens aged 12 to 14 in its own training group, built specifically for this age.
Training covers controlled punches and kicks, the fundamentals of clinch work and ground fighting, and respectful conduct toward training partners. Pace, contact intensity, and drills are designed specifically for this age group, not simply scaled down from adult training.
At the same time, MMA for teens is about far more than technique. It demands focus, self-control, and the ability to handle effort and setbacks: skills that carry well beyond the training mat.
Why this age matters
Between the ages of 12 and 14, a great deal changes at once. The body develops, testosterone levels rise, energy and drive look for an outlet, and identity itself is being renegotiated. This is exactly the age when many teenagers look for direction, and not every influence they encounter is a good one.
This is where ARTES steps in. Our MMA training for teens is not a scaled-down adult program; it is built specifically for this stage of life. We channel the natural drive for movement and challenge into discipline, respect, and a winning mindset: real performance paired with fairness and self-control, not ego.
In this way, MMA offers a demanding, meaningful alternative to the many distractions teenagers face at this age. A teenager who learns to control themselves on the mat carries that skill into school, family life, and friendships.
What your teenager learns in MMA training at ARTES
At ARTES in Kriens, training for teens centers on combining physical and mental development.
Physically, teens learn the basics of boxing and kicking, distance control, simple clinch situations, and early elements of ground fighting. Coordination, conditioning, and core strength develop naturally alongside. ARTES Sportakademie | MMA für Jugendliche | SEO und GEO Freigabefassung
Mentally, we work on focus, frustration tolerance, and a healthy relationship with winning and losing. Teenagers learn to set goals, stay with them, and see setbacks as part of the process rather than as failure. This is the foundation of what we call a winning mindset at ARTES.
Who is MMA for teens suitable for?
MMA for teens at ARTES is suitable for all 12 to 14 year olds, regardless of gender, with no martial arts experience required.
More important than prior experience is curiosity, a willingness to accept rules and structure, and respect toward the other teenagers in the group. The training suits teens who are already active in sport as well as those simply looking for the right balance to school and screen time.
MMA for teens at ARTES at a glance
- Location: Sternmatt 1, 6010 Kriens near Lucerne
- Age group: 12 to 14 years
- Level: No martial arts experience required
- Training content: Punches and kicks, clinch and ground fighting fundamentals, coordination, conditioning, mental strength
- Getting started: Free and no-obligation trial session
Why train MMA for teens at ARTES in Kriens?
At ARTES Sportakademie, MMA for teens is not an afterthought. It is its own program, designed specifically for this age. The training combines the seriousness of a real combat sport with the responsibility that coaching teenagers at this stage of life requires.
MMA for teens also fits naturally into a longer path at ARTES. Teens who trained Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu as children find a natural next step here. As they get older, the path continues into adult training in boxing, kickboxing, or MMA.
Your coach: Beat Buff
MMA training for teens at ARTES is led by Beat Buff, founder and head coach of ARTES Sportakademie for over five years.
Beat began his martial arts path in Krav Maga before focusing intensively on Wing Tzun. Over the years, he expanded his skills into boxing, Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, and MMA, and continues to build his MMA experience further.
As head coach, Beat holds every training session to a high standard. His goal is for every class to make a real difference, technically and personally. For teenagers, that means training that challenges without overwhelming, led by someone who lives what he teaches rather than simply demanding it.
Training Schedule
MMA training for teens takes place at ARTES Sportakademie, Sternmatt 1, 6010 Kriens.
Wednesday: 5:30–6:30 PM
Free MMA trial session for teens in Kriens
Wondering whether MMA is right for your teenager?
ARTES Sportakademie | MMA für Jugendliche | SEO und GEO Freigabefassung Find out with a free, no-obligation trial session at ARTES in Kriens near Lucerne. Your teenager gets to meet the coach and the group, with no previous experience or commitment required. We will let you know in advance what your teenager needs for their first class.
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