For newcomers looking for a place to practice and belong
Meet the instructor in a free first lesson, then explore group training that gives kids, teens, and adults a way to take part
Walking into a group where everyone seems to know what to do can feel awkward. A child may worry about joining in. A teen might wonder who else takes the class. An adult can be interested in training and still hesitate to arrive alone. The first concern is often simple: will there be a place for me?
The Hills Park has long served as a gathering place for The Hills village. For someone getting to know the area, a class can offer another reason to see familiar faces again. The park is a neighborhood reference, with no claimed link to the school.

Ten Tigers Martial Arts lists kids groups, teen and adult groups, self defense classes, and private sessions. Its website offers a free introductory lesson. That gives a new student a chance to see the training setting, meet an instructor, and ask how the group works before deciding whether to return.
If you are searching for martial arts in The Hills, ask more than what style the school teaches. Find out who joins your current class, how beginners take part, and how instruction is given when someone is new. Instructor Kellan Jenkins holds a fourth degree black belt in Kempo Karate, a detail you can check on the school’s About page.

Sundays | 4:00pm
They will gain fitness, mental strength, and coordination.

Upcoming: August 30th | 6:30pm
Learn how to de-escalate, avoid certain situations, and self defense strategies to protect yourself.



Coming back to class lets a student recognize the setting and revisit movements. That familiarity may help the next visit feel less uncertain.
In group training, students practice alongside other people working on skills of their own. A newcomer can see that learning takes time for everyone.
Belonging does not mean having the same goal as everyone else. Kids, teens, and adults can ask which current class fits what they want to learn.
The first visit does not have to settle every training goal. It can answer smaller questions: Can I follow the directions? Do I feel able to ask for help? Would I come back to practice with this group? Those answers give you a practical way to choose a class. Ask the instructor what the next visit would involve, then decide at your own pace.
A free introductory lesson lets you experience the class setting before deciding whether to return.
Kellan Jenkins’s fourth degree Kempo Karate rank gives newcomers a named instructor to research first.
Ask about kids groups or teen and adult groups to find a fitting current class.
Learn alongside others in a group while working on the movements assigned during that lesson.
Private sessions offer individual instruction if you want focused time before joining a larger group.
Ask who joins a group, what beginners practice, and how instructors help newcomers take part.
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.


















































































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.
Yes. You can book a free introductory lesson as an individual. When you contact the school, ask what time to arrive and whom to speak with when you enter.
The school lists a teen and adult group, but the mix in a given session may vary. Ask about the current class and whether it suits your teen’s age and experience.
Yes. Tell the school both people’s ages and goals. It can explain which current groups are available and whether one class fits you both.
Ask about private sessions. You can explain what feels uncertain and which skill you would like to begin with, then discuss whether group training is a later option.
Ask what a typical current lesson includes and what beginners do. A free introductory visit can help you see the activities and ask follow up questions.
Visit Ten Tigers Martial Arts for a free introductory lesson. Share what feels new, meet the instructor, and explore a group or private option that suits your first training goal.