Ten Tigers Martial Arts Las Vegas West
For learners ready to keep trying
Build Confidence Through Martial Arts in The Trails
Find a class where a difficult first attempt can become a reason to practice again.
When a New Skill Feels Hard, What Helps Someone Continue?
A child may stop trying as soon as a move feels awkward. A teen might compare their first attempt with someone else’s progress. Adults can feel the same frustration when they return to learning something physical. Families need a place to ask how a beginner is taught, what happens after a mistake, and whether the experience feels worth repeating.
After errands at The Trails Village Center, a parent might wonder what activity would help a child stay with a challenge. The center is a neighborhood shopping destination in The Trails; it is a local reference, not a Ten Tigers class site or partner.
What Martial Arts Training Can Offer Beginners
Ten Tigers Martial Arts offers kids groups, teen and adult groups, a self defense class, and private sessions. Kids groups name discipline, confidence, and fitness as goals. Teen and adult groups emphasize fitness, mental strength, and coordination. When choosing a class, see how those goals show up in an actual lesson.
If you are considering martial arts in The Trails, ask how the instructor introduces a movement and responds when a student needs another attempt. Instructor Kellan Jenkins has trained since 2006 and holds a fourth degree black belt in Kempo Karate.
Our Programs
Teen and Adult Groups
Sundays | 4:00pm
They will gain fitness, mental strength, and coordination.
Self Defense Class
Upcoming: August 30th | 6:30pm
Learn how to de-escalate, avoid certain situations, and self defense strategies to protect yourself.
Verified Student Experiences
Jinny Brooks
Scott Gardner
Kimberly Truman
What Changes When Practice Has a Purpose?
A Manageable Start
One clear movement gives a newcomer something specific to try. Ask how the instructor introduces skills before a student joins regular classes.
A Way Back
When a technique feels difficult, another guided attempt can make the next step clearer. Ask what students revisit in their current group.
A Personal Goal
Kids, teens, and adults may want different things from training. Discuss the learner’s goal and ask which listed class fits it.
Let Another Attempt Become a Choice
A useful first class gives a learner enough information to choose the next one. A child might remember the moment a movement started to make sense. A teen may discover that asking for help is part of learning. An adult can decide whether the challenge feels engaging. Talk with the instructor about what a second visit would involve, then choose a class based on that experience.
Featured Ways to Support Steady Progress
Beginner Friendly Preview
Use a free introductory lesson to observe instruction, ask questions, and assess your starting comfort.
Clear Kids Goals
Kids groups focus on discipline, confidence, and fitness, giving families concrete goals to discuss together.
Adult Learning Goals
Teen and adult groups combine fitness, mental strength, and coordination for learners seeking purposeful practice.
Experienced Kempo Guidance
Kellan Jenkins holds a fourth degree Kempo Karate black belt and has trained since 2006.
Flexible Training Formats
Explore listed groups, self defense classes, or private sessions to find a suitable learning format.
Questions Before Commitment
Ask how skills are revisited, who teaches your class, and what your next visit involves.
Upcoming Events
Coming together as a community to support Henderson children at no cost. Experience dynamic warmups form professional coaches, self defense from 3rd degree black belt Kellan Jenkins and child yoga with Sondra from Anu Ayurveda.
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Serving Las Vegas Families
Honest martial arts instruction rooted in multiple disciplines including kempo, Wing Chun, and Filipino fighting systems. We understand what works in real situations and tailor programs for all ages across the valley.
Questions About Learning Through Challenges
Should I mention that my child gives up when a new activity feels hard?
Yes. Tell the school what usually happens and ask how its current kids class introduces unfamiliar movements. During the introductory lesson, watch how the instructor responds when your child needs another try.
How do I tell if the pace will work for my teen?
Ask what beginners do in the teen and adult group. Your teen can try the introductory lesson, then describe whether the instructions were clear and the challenge felt manageable.
What if I remember very little from my first lesson?
Ask the instructor which movement you worked on and what you would revisit next time. That answer can help you decide whether the learning process suits you.
Can I ask for help with one movement during a private session?
Private sessions are listed, but confirm their current format. Describe the movement or goal when you contact the school and ask whether individual instruction is available for it.
How should we decide whether to return after a difficult first class?
Ask the learner what they understood, what felt hard, and whether they want another attempt. Then ask the instructor what the next lesson would cover. Use those answers to decide.
Ready to Give the Next Attempt a Chance?
Book a free introductory lesson with Ten Tigers Martial Arts. Share your goals, watch how a beginner learns, and ask what the next class would involve before making a decision.