Kids Martial Arts
Q: “Will Martial Arts, Karate make my kid violent?”
No way! In fact, martial arts makes kids calmer and more respectful than ever. Martial arts always has been about peace, and it always will be.
Q: “Can my child get injured with Martial Arts, Karate?”
As a parent, I’m sure you’ve seen that kids can get injured doing just about anything. Martial Arts is no different, however we take safety very seriously here. Yes, injuries do sometimes happen. But we do everything in our power to avoid them. We do special exercises and stretches to make your child’s body limber and flexible.
Q: “My child isn’t athletic. Can they still participate in Martial Arts, Karate if they’re not athletic?”
Absolutely. Martial Arts teaches kids to be coordinated, flexible and strong. Kids who don’t naturally have these qualities develop them. Kids who do have these qualities grow them even more.
Q: “Do kids enjoy Martial Arts, Karate? Do they stick with it for a while?”
Kids have a blast here. There’s smiling and laughter throughout every class. We have our moments of intense concentration and focus… but we always balance things out with fun and games to keep everything alive and light.
Q: “Do children’s confidence & self-esteem grow with Martial Arts, Karate?”
Absolutely. Kids with low self-esteem often come out of their shells. As their skill level increases, they feel more and more confident. Other kids look up to them, just as they look up to other kids who are ahead of them. It builds a sense of confidence, pride, and teamwork.
Q: “What’s a good age for a child to start Martial Arts, Karate?”
Honestly, practically every age is a good age to start! We have children as young as 5 years old, as well as teenagers. We also have specific programs for adults. So no matter where you or your child is on the age spectrum – we’ve got you covered.
Q: “Is Martial Arts, Karate for boys only? Or can girls participate as well?”
Our martial arts classes have been, and always will be, for boys AND girls! Every class has a good blend of the two as well. In fact, girls often get the hang of it sooner than boys as they’re naturally more flexible.
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Q: “Is there a risk for injury with Martial Arts?”
Any sport or form of exercise comes with a risk of injury. However, there are a few things that make our program very safe. It’s because of these few things that we barely see any injuries with our program.
Stretching: At the beginning of every class we go through a series of stretches. These stretches get your muscles and joints ready and warmed up for exercise.
Supervision: Every class is supervised by trained, certified professionals. We watch carefully to make sure no student is doing anything in a dangerous or unsafe way.
In short, we place a tremendous amount of focus on fun and safety. It’s because of this that we feel confident telling you that while there is risk for injury with our program – it’s a very small risk.
Q: “What level of fitness is required for martial arts?”
You’ll get in shape as you go. You don’t have to be in great shape to start.
The great thing about martial arts is you can be at any fitness level and do great. That’s because there’s no rush or pressure to do anything quickly. You can learn at your own pace.
If you have a knack for it, you can speed through techniques. If it’s a bit harder for you, take your time. All we care about is that you’re having fun, learning and progressing, and staying safe.
Q: “Is martial arts violent?”
No! Because self-defense technique is taught in martial arts, it’s often thought of as violent. However, the philosophies behind martial arts revolve around peace and harmony. The moves are more of a way to become connected with your body. We teach diplomacy and friendship. However, if a violent situation ever arises in your life, you’ll have powerful tools to defend yourself and your loved ones.