It’s happened, hasn’t it?
They’ve watched a few episodes of Cobra Kai and now your child is either:
- Roundhouse kicking the furniture
- Asking for a dojo
- Or worse… quoting Johnny Lawrence like he’s some kind of role model
Let’s get this straight: Cobra Kai is entertaining (in a slightly chaotic, over-the-top way). But if your kid wants to actually learn martial arts — the kind that builds real skill, real confidence, and real friendships — then we need to talk.
Because what we do at Widnes Martial Arts?
It’s as close as you’ll get to Cobra Kai…
minus the gangland rivalries and getting drop-kicked into a school staircase.
🎯 So What Martial Art Should They Try?
Enter: Kuk Sool Won.
You’ve probably never heard of it. And that’s OK — most people haven’t.
But for the kind of kids who are:
- Shy or quiet (at first)
- Obsessed with moves, weapons, and martial arts history
- Looking for something deeper than just “fighting”
Kuk Sool is perfect.
It covers everything from dynamic kicks to traditional weapons, joint locks, forms, tumbling, sparring, and even meditation and breathing. But more importantly — it teaches respect, resilience, and how to carry yourself like someone who doesn’t need to prove anything.
🧠 Cobra Kai vs. Kuk Sool Won (Let’s Be Honest)
Cobra Kai Widnes Martial Arts Teen soap opera with kicks Real martial arts taught by qualified instructors Rivalries, drama, fights at school Community, structure, and a team that supports each other TV martial arts Korean tradition that’s been practiced for centuries Johnny Lawrence Master Karl (we won’t make you sweep the leg… or the floor)
🌱 What Actually Happens Here?
Kids come in nervous all the time. Shy. Not sure of themselves. Some of them are the quieter, nerdier type — the ones who feel more comfortable behind a screen than in a social setting.
Until they train.
We show them how to move with purpose. How to fall and get back up. How to carry themselves with confidence.
And something clicks.Before you know it, they’re the ones helping new kids, leading warmups, even stepping into tournaments (and loving every second of it).
🥋 So, What Now?
If your child is suddenly obsessed with Cobra Kai — great! Let’s ride that wave of inspiration and channel it into something that’ll actually make a difference in their life.
✅ Structured beginner classes
✅ Taught by experienced instructors
✅ Safe, friendly, and designed for kids
✅ Free trial to get started
📍 Classes run in Widnes and welcome families from Runcorn and the Liverpool area. We’ve been doing this since 2009 — and we’re not going anywhere.
Let’s turn that Cobra Kai energy into something positive.
Want to know more about our class times and age groups? Check our Kuk Sool class info here.
No Rival Dojos Required.