Young Champions

Category: Childrens

Our Young Champions program is geared toward the student ages 6 an up. These students are white through yellow belts and learn a combination of karate & tae kwon do following a specific martial arts curriculum to meet the requirements of each belt level. Once mastery is achieved at each belt level, the student is tested and promoted to the next rank. Students in this program review the skills learned while Tiny Tigers, or, if they are just entering the school, they begin with basic martial arts skills such as stretching, blocking, striking, kicking, punching, forms, cardio, rolling and falling. Basic self-defense skills focusing on “keeping yourself safe” are also a part of this program. Self-confidence, self-discipline, focus, concentration and respect are highly emphasized and factor into the decision on whether a student is ready to be promoted to the next belt rank. Eye-hand coordination, balance, flexibility and physical fitness are skills that we work on through use of a variety of martial arts equipment. Students are expected to learn the Student Creed which teaches taking care of your mind and body, using your skills for sport and self-defense. The stripe system of positive reinforcement is a constant reminder to students of their progression through the belt ranks of white, orange and yellow. A focus on effort, motivation, trying your best and building strong character sets the foundation for achievement at higher belt levels.