Kids and Juniors Karate is for children ages 4 years to 13 years. Our classes are designed to improve children’s self esteem and confidence, to help build goal orientation skills, improve balance and motor skills (for the younger students), and to develop self-control through self-discipline in a fast-paced, fun-filled, safe environment.

**Unlike team sports, our emphasis is on developing the individual’s self esteem, not the team’s winning record. The belt system and colored tips are the keys; as a child earns his/her belt or colored tips, it gives them a sense of accomplishment that improves the way they feel about themselves.

**Our class structure teaches children discipline. We enforce good rules of behavior in class with rewards and positive acknowledgement of each child’s efforts. And, we encourage the same good behavior at home and in school. Our activities channel children’s aggression. Many doctors prescribe martial arts classes for children who are A.D.H.D. because of the positive outlet our classes give the kids for all that energy.

** We enhance children’s assertiveness by teaching confidence-building drills in every class. Non-violent “bully proofing” skills are taught first to encourage students how to avoid a potential fight.

**Our program teaches lifetime self-defense and awareness skills with practical, proven self-defense methods. Drills and games to improve focus and memory are a part of every class.

We also teach the kids that the moves they learn will work, so they don’t go home and try them on siblings or parents!

Call us at (757) 468-6488 for more information.