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WE BUILD CONFIDENCE!

Let us take this opportunity to let you know what our goals are, as martial arts instructors, as they pertain to the children of our community.

We’ve found the most important characteristics that can be taught to our children are self-esteem, respect and self-discipline. If these traits are not instilled at an early age, it might be difficult for them to function in society the way we would like them to. The question then becomes, “ How does all this relate to the martial arts?”

We put our instructors through many hours of training to learn the tools necessary to instill the characteristics of self-esteem, respect and self-discipline in our students. This, however, is not done overnight. It takes time, and, most importantly, it takes communication with the instructor to let him/her know about the child’s activities, good or bad.

About self defense. It’s nice to be able to defend oneself, and, if one continues to study with us, he/she will be able to do so. Our philosophy is to only fight when bodily harm comes our way. To the instructors, the kicks and punches are not really as important as what they represent for the children. We look at kicks and punches as tools to instill and equip our students with the real weapons of self defense: SELF-ESTEEM, SELF-DISCIPLINE and RESPECT.

When a child is _already aggressive martial arts will, in time, give the child balance. We have the ability, through our knowledge of the arts, to take the overly aggressive child and help him/her to become less aggressive. In addition, we can take the timid child and, through achievement, help him/her to become more outgoing.

Coordination and shyness. Martial arts classes will greatly help with the coordination in a positive manner, without embarrassing the child. Karate is an individual event; the child competes in class against no one. They progress at their own speed with encouragement from their family and instructors.

Thank you,