This martial arts skill-development program for kids introduces children to the exciting world of martial arts through skill-oriented games and activities. Children will greatly enjoy developing skills that will prepare them for the Advanced Class once your child achieves his/her gold belt. Our program will introduce the concepts of kicking, hitting and general child safety. Most importantly listening and respect along with focus, concentration, balance and coordination will be taught. We will focus on all the basic blocks, kicks and forms necessary to complete your requirements for each belt. Upon completion of the required tasks you will test with our accredited Master Ken Corona to obtain the next level belt. Children feel great about themselves and have a sense of accomplishment each and every day. Homework will be given.

Please bring sneakers, and plenty of water.
A white B.E.S.T. Karate embroidered gi (uniform) is required for class
and can be purchased on the first day of class for $25.

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Age Descriptions

B.E.S.T. Karate is taught in two defined groups:
1. Beginners & white belts
2. Gold belt and up

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What Makes B.E.S.T. Karate Different?

• B.E.S.T. Karate instructors are specifically trained to work with young children.
• There are no annual contracts.
• Monthly programs only 1 day a week
• 45-minute classes
• Our program is taught by 6th Degree Black Belt Master Ken Corona and his Colleagues.
• Age-appropriate activities and skills

What Makes B.E.S.T. Karate Special?

• Promotions are earned based on
  • daily homework assignments approved by the Parents and Teachers of the students and skills learned in class.
  • skills mastered
  • belt testing
• We teach courtesy, honesty, self-control, responsibility and discipline.
• The class structure is broken into 2 parts:
  • Physical – Exercise/self-defense and martial arts skills
  • Mental – teaching safety and life lessons.

Focus of B.E.S.T. Karate

1. Develop motor skills.

Every activity students are having fun with martial art activities and they are also developing the fine and gross motor skills that are appropriate for their age. Karate training has many approved benefits and claims to being one of the best sports for overall development and can be applied to many sports and this is the reason this program is part of the B.E.S.T. programming.

• Coordination between right and left side
• Flexibility
• Focus
• Control
• Speed
• Timing

 
2. Social skills.

Although B.E.S.T. Karate does not lend itself to lengthy conversations during class, partner activities,  proper Student respect as well as Instructor respect. This all encourages and enhances ones social skills with each other. Students will be taught how to show respect for their dojang, junior & senior classmates and instructors by bowing and using “yes sir”, “yes ma’am” as a sign of respect.

3. Child safety

We feel it is important for children to understand how to recognize “Stranger-danger”, how to dial 9-1-1 in an emergency and the correct way to address new situations. With parental involvement and trustful teachers all these concepts will be introduced and practiced and presented in a fun safe environment. These are the basics to self defense – prior to using the body. Using your head needs to be first.

4. Self-discipline and self-confidence

Self discipline involves the control of emotions and behavior in class and at the dojang by making the goals and activities challenging but attainable. The student builds confidence and establishes self confidence. This allows the children and parents to begin to set higher goals for themselves, not just in martial arts, but for all aspects of their lives.

5. Learning

Why would this be last? Some think that this should be first. B.E.S.T. Karate is mental and physical training. Learning takes many forms and B.E.S.T. Karate will introduce martial arts skills and forms but will also prepare them for the world. All the above reasons will allow your children to take martial arts learning into all aspects of their lives.