Kids are Crazy about Karate!

At The Martial Arts Center, we believe in whole body wellness. Our goal is to provide self-defense training and physical conditioning in a focused and disciplined environment. The results are a healthier body, a calmer spirit and a more focused mind.

About Our Classes...

• We have separate classes for Dragons (4-6 years old)
  and Tigers (7-12 years old).
• Classes are 45 minutes long, and offer basic to advanced karate, games, and friendship. See schedule for class times.
• Every class begins with stretching and warm-ups, followed by the day's lesson and a "game" incorporating the day's lessons.
• Your children do not have to have any special skills to excel in our program. The only thing they must have is a sense of fun and a desire to learn really cool moves!
• Our classes will give your children a great workout while stressing awareness and the ability to focus on the task at hand.
• Karate will give them a sense of independence and nurture a deep-rooted confidence in their abilities.

Our Pledge To You...

• Your children will listen to and obey you better.
• Your children will learn to defend themselves.
• Your children's manners will improve ... and to top it off:
• Your children will think the classes are awesome!

Learning Discipline, Courtesy and Respect has never been this much fun. Join us!!

Questions You May Have...

How can Karate improve my child's sense of confidence?

As children move up in rank and earn the honor of the next color belt, we celebrate this achievement with a public belt-tying ceremony. Children experience an enormous sense of pride when they are recognized by their peers. They soon realize that achievement feels good!

The physical aspect of karate improves agility, balance, coordination and reflexes, translating into better performance in team sports. It's not unusual for children who are "picked last in school sports" by their fellow students to begin being "picked early" as karate improves their coordination, balance and agility. Children also gain a sense of confidence as they become aware of their ability to defend themselves.

How can karate help my kid's shyness?

As confidence grows, shyness fades away. As your child advances in rank, he/she will have fellow students asking them how to do certain moves, thus breaking the ice and making it easier to develop friends.

How will karate teach respect?

We have a central principle in our teaching called "Karate Ni Sente Nashi." It means, "There is no first attack in karate." Karate is for self-defense only. It is the ultimate sign of respect when a child learns that it is improper to hurt another human being for any reason other than self-defense.

The principles of good manners and courtesy are emphasized throughout a typical class. We require our students to lead by example in the way they act, speak, perform and help. The higher ranks will be asked to assist those who are new in learning their basic techniques. This gives them a sense of responsibility and accountability for their knowledge and actions. Assisting in class is a privilege, which all children desire.