MARTIAL ARTS FOR KIDS – KICKSTART PROGRAM

Clear Focus – In Martial Arts for kids we have them do one thing at a time. For younger kids, and kids with severe ADD, they may only do one thing for 30 seconds – but for that 30 seconds that’s all they focus on.

Then, the better and better they get at focusing, the longer we have them focus for. Eventually, kids might focus the entire session on just one exercise or activity.

And they never get bored or antsy.

Before you know it, they do this at home too. They focus on their homework… on their chores… on conversations with you… and anything else they put their mind to.

Determined to Succeed – From Day 1 in Martial Arts your child sets goals, and accomplishes them. The more often they do this, the more ambitious they become.

Eventually they learn to set higher goals – and they learn to go after them with everything they have.

They learn that achievements and respect are earned through effort & by completing tasks/challenges.

Because of this, kids who go through Martial Arts are much more likely to succeed later in life as well. Gaining a Black Belt requires determination and the traits they learn to earn it benefit them in all areas of their life.

Finally Paying Attention – Parents of children with attention problems breathe sighs of relief after just a few short weeks.

That’s because in Martial Arts for kids – we teach them to look people in the eyes when they’re being spoken to. We teach them that this is how you show people you’re listening, and paying attention.

After just a few short weeks, kids naturally begin doing this at home. And in school.

Parents and teachers often look at each other with wide-eyes when they reflect on the changes. They can’t believe how much better their children pay attention.

Completing Tasks the First Time They’re Asked – In Martial Arts, we have just a few simple rules. One of those rules is that when your child is asked to do something – they do it the first time.

We never yell at kids, or scold them, if they don’t do this. But every kid does it because they see the other kids in the class doing it too. And they want to make friends and be a part of the group.

It can take a couple weeks, but then kids start doing this at home, too. I can’t tell you how many parents have thanked me when it starts happening.

For parents of children who have a hard time following directions – this is truly a game changer.

Self-Respect – When it comes to bullies, kids in Martial Arts don’t back down. They have the confidence to look a bully in the eyes, and stand their ground.

This is what nearly always happens…

The bully gets scared and backs down because bullies target the weak & timid!

It happens 9 times out of 10. And for the 1 time out of 10 the bully doesn’t back down – your child has the tools to defend themselves. And if necessary, they’ll be able to get away, and seek out an authority figure.

Most confrontations can be talked through. Occasionally, however, words aren’t enough. For either situation your child will be prepared.

No one will be able to hurt them, or take anything away from them.  There is no better life skill than martial arts for kids.

Exercise & Fitness – Martial Arts is an amazing form of exercise – Your child will be active the entire time. But there’s no pressure on them to do anything they can’t. 

They train together but Martial Arts isn’t a team sport.  The goal is for them to continually improve on their current best.  They are their own benchmark and their toughest competition.

We’ll encourage them to do their best – but this isn’t boot camp or sports karate.  While they get in great shape they are learning valuable life skills and how to defend themselves from bullies and predators.