Children’s Program (5 to 12 years old)

The classes allow students to begin active training to improve their coordination, balance, flexibility and to start learning a skill building self-defense syllabus that introduces material through a step by step process. Student’s effort and progress is rewarded through a ranking system of earned stripes and belts, when a student has practiced the curriculum and demonstrated commitment. Martial art traditions of respect, self-discipline and positive mental attitude are important to the student’s learning experience. Also included in the curriculum is practical self-defense, learning safety strategies that help them identify and avoid unsafe situations, and fun agility drills to develop hand/eye co-ordination. Not only are these classes great for kids and pre-teens who want to learn the importance of exercise while having fun, but they are also an excellent aid in building self-confidence and respect for others.

Adult Program (13 and up)

The classes provide instruction for adults of all ages, physical  abilities and fitness levels to learn self-defense, get in better shape and just to have fun. Immediate benefits include increased flexibility, balance, muscle tone and weight loss. Training also offers the additional benefits of stress relief, total body workout, self-empowerment, and the capacity to reinforce motivation in today’s fast paced environment. Traditional martial arts trains the student to combine a wide variety of techniques such as punches, kicks, blocks, katas (forms), joint locking and learning how to roll and fall correctly into one self-defense system. At the same time, students learn practical real world self-defense. As students grow in mind, body and spirit, they are able to make positive changes in their lives, learning self-sufficiency, proper etiquette at home and the workplace, social life skills, and how to keep their focus in life.