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We provide a well-rounded course of instruction in Martial Arts, with a focus on improving the overall being of a student rather than just teaching them "how to fight." In actuality, we teach our students how not to fight.

Our course of study includes stretching exercises, a proven aid in long-range health maintenance; self-defense techniques, which require the student to move and to think in directions that are, at first, alien to him/her; and lastly, to make the student aware of his/her responsibility to others. Our students know that they should never frivolously use the techniques which have been taught. Our philosophy is: "The first person to throw a punch is the first person to run out of ideas."

The children's class is geared specifically toward children 6-10 years of age. We put emphasis on building self-esteem and confidence with some of the following benefits:

Confidence

By engaging one another in close contact, students can become more comfortable and less likey to be intimidated.

Coordination

The warm-up regimen and physical skills will sharpen their reflexes and increase their sense of well-being.

Self-Esteem

By encouraging students to be strong and to push themselves to do better, they gain a stronger sense of self. Confidence and Self-Esteem go hand-in-hand with Martial Arts.

Physical Fitness

Workouts help build better strength, flexibility, agility, balance and a positive attitude about a healthy lifestyle.

Discipline

Self-Discipline: doing what you're supposed to, when you're supposed to do it, without being told! Completing homework without being asked, cleaning up belongings and following directions the first time are just some of the life lessons taught at Global Martial Arts Academy.


July 2008 Edition