Absolutely. We help children learn the importance of emotional control and respect for others as well the proper times and expressions of their feelings. These are lessons that will help them in the classroom as well.
Yes. It is common for students to require more than one attempt to learn a new technique or even earn a new belt. Our instructors are trained in coaching techniques that provide both challenge and support so students learn that persistence pays off.
Respect is at the core of everything we do in the dojo. Kids who study martial arts must respect their instructors and fellow students, and we find that they learn to respect parents, teachers, caregivers, and siblings at the same time.
Yes - part of martial arts training is teaching children to be mindful of themselves and their surroundings. They must focus to succeed in class, and once they learn to do it, they'll be able to do the same thing at school.
Yes - even though studying martial arts is an individual pursuit, we teach kids in a collaborative environment with an emphasis on sharing, cooperation, and teamwork. Students work together to learn and perfect the curriculum, which promotes healthy interpersonal relationships.
The only benches at our school are for the parents! Martial arts instruction is both fun and active. Everyone gets to be involved for the entire class, which often eliminates the primary reason kids dislike sports. In addition, many kids think that martial artists are cool and that can help them stick with it even if it’s hard at first.