Private Martial Arts Coaching for Children and Adults with Additional Support Needs and Autism

Jul 18
3 min read

At Cobra Martial Arts & Fitness Centre Cannington, we believe everyone deserves the opportunity to enjoy the physical, mental and emotional benefits of martial arts.

While many children and adults with autism, ADHD and other additional support needs thrive in our regular group classes, we also offer specialised one-on-one tuition for those who would benefit from a more personalised learning environment.

Many students participate successfully in our group classes, while others benefit from individual tuition, particularly when they need extra time, a quieter learning environment, rehabilitation following injury or illness, or a program specifically tailored to their individual goals, abilities and learning style.

For many years, Cobra Martial Arts has specialised in providing private one-on-one martial arts coaching for children, teenagers and adults with a wide range of additional support needs. Every student is different, which is why every program is individually designed to maximise success, confidence and enjoyment.

We have experience working with students living with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), ADHD, intellectual disabilities, anxiety, sensory processing challenges, stroke recovery, acquired brain injuries, developmental delays, physical disabilities, and many other conditions.

Rather than expecting students to adapt to a standard class, we adapt our teaching methods to suit each individual, allowing them to learn at a pace that is comfortable and achievable.

Private lessons provide a calm, supportive environment where students receive the instructor's full attention. This allows us to minimise distractions, build trust and confidence, and teach using methods that best suit the individual. For some students, one-on-one coaching is their long-term preference, while for others it provides a stepping stone towards joining our regular group classes when they are ready.

The benefits of martial arts extend well beyond self-defence. Students often experience improvements in balance, coordination, strength, flexibility, concentration, emotional regulation, communication skills, self-discipline and resilience. Parents and carers frequently tell us they notice increased confidence at school, improved listening skills, better emotional control, greater independence and a willingness to take on new challenges.

At Cobra Martial Arts, success isn't measured solely by belts or grading results. For one student, success may be learning to maintain eye contact. For another, it may be following instructions independently, improving mobility after a stroke, developing better coordination, or simply gaining the confidence to participate in physical activity. Every achievement is recognised and celebrated.

Many of our private students receive government funding, including through the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) and other approved funding programs, helping to make personalised martial arts coaching more accessible for individuals and families. We are happy to discuss your individual circumstances and explain how our programs may fit within your available funding.

With more than 35 years of experience serving the Perth community, Cobra Martial Arts has earned a reputation for patience, professionalism and genuine care. Our goal is to help every student become stronger, healthier, more confident and more independent—both inside and outside the dojo.

If you or someone you care about could benefit from personalised martial arts coaching, we invite you to contact Cobra Martial Arts Cannington. We'd be pleased to discuss your individual needs, answer any questions and explain how a tailored one-on-one program may help you or your family member achieve their goals.

Everyone has potential. Sometimes all that's needed is the right instructor, the right environment, and a program designed specifically for them.