MOVEMENT & MOBILITY FOR ADULTS 55+
MOVE BETTER. STAY CAPABLE.
When was the last time you practiced getting down to the ground—and back up? If you’re answer is “never,” don’t worry! Most people don’t even know this is a skill they can learn.
Our 55+ Movement & Mobility class uses martial arts principles to help you build balance, confidence, and practical ways to move through everyday challenges.
Learn how to get down to the ground safely and get up efficiently. It’s simpler than you think, and our studio is open for you to practice in a fun and encouraging atmosphere.
WANT TO TALK FIRST?
If you’re interested in a Movement & Mobility class but aren’t sure if this is the right program for you, we are happy to schedule a free consultation with you. Schedule a time to stop by Combat Body Mechanics in Newbury Park where you can talk to an instructor and learn more in person.
Frequently Asked Questions
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Youth students learn practical movement, balance, falling safely, awareness, confidence, discipline, body control, and age-appropriate self-protection.
Combat Body Mechanics youth training focuses on helping kids understand how their bodies work and how to make safer choices.
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Combat Body Mechanics is not focused on tournaments or sport fighting. Youth students learn martial arts principles, movement, awareness, and self-protection skills that help them build coordination, confidence, and discipline without relying on competition as the main goal.
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No. Students do not need to be athletic to start.
The program helps kids build coordination, balance, strength, agility, and body awareness over time.
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Yes. Shinobi-tai training can help students build confidence by giving them practical skills, physical awareness, and repeated experiences of learning difficult things.
Confidence grows when kids understand what to do and see themselves improving.
Just ask the kids who started training with us 10-20 years ago. We are consistently stopped in the neighborhood by former students who want to thank us for teaching them body mechanics in their youth.
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Yes. Our instructors have extensive experience teaching and coaching young people. Andrew Stringfellow has spent more than 30 years coaching gymnastics, working with students of different ages, learning styles, personalities, and ability levels. That background shapes the way we teach youth martial arts: with patience, structure, clear expectations, and attention to each student’s physical and emotional development.
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No. We teach control, awareness, discipline, and decision-making. Students learn that physical skills come with responsibility and should be used to stay safe, not to intimidate others.