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The Dojo
strives to instill personal discipline, confidence, focus, total fitness and
self-defense abilities in our kids. Our training system has been designed to
help kids stay motivated and feel good about their progress.
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We believe our Instructors
have such impact with the children that they must have specific training in the
skills of goal setting and motivation, so each one is fully trained and
certified to work with children of all ages.
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| Here's what parents can expect: during the first private orientation class, the instructor will get to know the family and the student. He or she will prepare the student for our regular classes, and at the end parents will receive the first of your child's evaluations covering many physical and mental areas. As your child starts training with us, they'll have several aids to help them at home and at The Dojo, including curriculum books. We use a motivating patch system that rewards everything from improved self-discipline to doing chores without being asked. We also recognize academic achievement and attendance. Regular classes are taught with a presence of respect yet sincere guidance. We want each student to have fun but not "goof off" fun. Classes are always upbeat and exciting. Each of our students knows we expect a 100% effort from them, but that we do realize that everyone has a rough day now and then. We want our students leave feeling they have worked hard and accomplished something. We strive to make the hour our students spend with us the best, most exciting hour of the day. Grades and outside behavior are extremely important to us. Students understand that the byproducts of martial arts training – discipline, respect, humility, and focus – should to be applied to every other area of their lives. |
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Quick Facts –
Recent statistics highlight that:
- 1 out of every 4 kids is bullied;
- 1 out of every 5 kids admits to being a bully or bullying;
- 8% of students miss at least 1 day of class each month in fear of being bullied;
- 43% of students fear harassment in bathrooms at school;
- 100,000 students carry a gun at school;
- 282,000 students are physically attacked in secondary schools each month;
- An argument with a bully will end up in a physical fight 80% of the time;
- Every 7 minutes, a child is bullied on the playground.
Source: "Taking the Bully by the Horns," Kathy Noll |
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| Want to make sure that karate is right for your kids? That's exactly what our Basic Course is designed to help you find out. We teach only the fundamentals at this level – the basic punches, kicks and techniques. These classes are for everyone of level of fitness. This is where we all make sure that karate is a good fit in the lives of your kids. |
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| Our Black Belt Course, which is by invitation only, is the program designed to take our students to first degree Black Belt level. Black Belt Course membership is offered to students who have highlightn a serious commitment and demonstrated a lot of progress in class, and have the full support of their parents. This is where we introduce one-on-one sparring, re-breakable boards, and work with pads. Black Belt Course takes our students on a remarkable, personal journey to one of the greatest accomplishments they will make in their lives – earning a Black Belt! |
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| This program is created for students who have an even bigger goal – getting to 2nd degree Black Belt and higher. This is where we teach grappling, weapons such as the nunchuku, the bo, and the kama. In the Master's Course, we also teach defenses against clubs, knives and guns. A commitment to more advanced physical training is a must in this program, which is by invitation only. |
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| The next generation of top-quality Dojo Instructors are born from the Instructor Training Program, or ITP. Our current Instructors impart their knowledge and wisdom to IPT students, who are taught to demonstrate and explain proper techniques to their class. We also highlight the right ways to teach a class, how to praise and correct techniques, and how to spotlight individuals and groups. |
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| Children's safety is our number one concern. Parents of our students rave about the highly acclaimed "Stranger/Danger" classes that teach children how to handle difficult situations, such as being approached by a stranger. The classes are designed to be informative and fun, but we also teach them hands-on, practical application of how to recognize and be aware of strangers. As an organization that works heavily with kids, The Dojo wants to make sure your kids – and ours – feel confident, safe and secure. |
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