Junior Karate 5-12

Martial Arts is Great for Children

Parents today are recognizing that the public school system is not enough. Millions of parents are bringing martial arts, as we teach here, into their children's lives to supplement their education.

Carleton University, in a study reported in Psychology Today (January 1985), found that children in martial arts have a lower level of anxiety; an increased sense of responsibility; a decrease in the willingness to take foolish risks; a higher sense of self-esteem; higher level of social intelligence; and were less likely to be radical.

Parents reported these important benefits their children experience in our school:
1. Our reward system improves children's self-esteem.
Martial arts are not like team sports because the emphasis is on developing the individual's self-esteem not the team's winning record. The belt system is the key. When kids earn their belts it gives them a great sense of accomplishment that really improves the way they feel about themselves.

2. Our program teaches children discipline.
One of the things parents appreciate most about our classes is the improvement in their child's self-discipline. We have a wonderful staff of patient instructors who love to work with children, but are also very clear about limits. We enforce good rules of behaviour in class, and we expect the same good behaviour at home and in school.

3. Our activities channel children's aggression.
U.K.T.K gives children a positive outlet for all their energy. Reducing frustrations and unwanted aggressive behaviour at home and at school.

4. Our programs enhance children's self-esteem.
We believe confidence is one of the most important things we can give kids. That's why every class we teach has confidence-building drills included.

5. Our program teaches children essential self-defence skills.
Our program teaches practical, proven self-defence methods. We also teach the kids that the moves they learn in class will work, so they don't go home and try them on their sister, or neighbour.

Your child can try a class for free!