The night before a first class, most of the anxiety in the house belongs to the parent, not the kid, which is worth saying out loud, because it changes how you should prepare.
Here’s the actual sequence: your child arrives, a coach greets them by name (even on day one: coaches learn names fast, it’s one of the fastest trust-builders we use), and they’re guided into a warm-up alongside kids who’ve been coming for months. Nobody is singled out for not knowing the routine yet. Rolling enrollment means there’s always a mix of new and returning kids in every class, so “new” isn’t visible the way it would be in a class that only starts fresh cohorts.
Expect a mix of high-energy movement and short stillness. Classes are built in alternating 4-5 minute blocks precisely so no child is asked to sustain one mode for too long. Your child doesn’t need to already know a stance, a combo, or any vocabulary. The first class is designed to be followed, not mastered.
What to bring: comfortable athletic clothes, a water bottle, hair tied back if needed. No equipment required for a first class. Hand wraps and gloves come later.
The one thing to actually prepare your child for: they may not get everything right on the first day, and that’s the point, not a problem. If your child comes home saying they “messed up” a move, that’s a normal, expected part of the first class, not a sign it isn’t working.