Our early elementary aged children are our most enthusiastic students!
They love creativity & problem solving, which makes them ideal martial arts students.
The problem we’ve discovered is that it can be easy for teachers and parents to overestimate these kids. They’re better at following instructions and paying attention than younger children, but they still may need some help in controlling themselves and focusing on tasks to keep up with the BIG kids …
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KIDS AT THIS AGE TYPICALLY …
… have a hard time with instructions beyond three commands & have a hard time distinguishing between their left and right.
… only want to focus on things that make them happy. They also have slow brakes when they are very excited.
… love to play with others but are typically very competitive, especially when it comes to getting the attention of their parents.
DID THAT SOUND FAMILIAR? WE HAVE THE SOLUTION!
With age-appropriate lessons in a fun, social setting, our students learn how to rise to life’s challenges and meet struggles head on without losing their sense of self.
Today’s kids face unique challenges, and it’s our job as parents and teachers to give them the tools and training they need to overcome them. People aren’t born with natural discipline, self-control or perseverance. We need to be taught what to do when the going gets tough!
SKILLZ Child Development programs are designed to meet kids where they are and guide them to where they need to be in order to succeed in life.
Our unique approach to martial arts training provides age-appropriate instruction that allows kids to master life’s lessons – one step at a time.
Whether they are in pre-school or prepping for college, our SKILLZ curriculum will meet your child where they are in their development and help them learn the skills and develop the discipline they need to succeed.
Kids of different ages require different types of instruction to succeed. Our instructors are trained to deliver lessons that are appropriate for where where our students are in their natural stages of development. Our programs are structured to ensure they’re prepared as they move to the next level of instruction.
By adapting our lessons to our students emotional and physical development, we ensure that they’ll have fun learning – so that our lessons will stick and grow with them throughout their lives and into adulthood.
One of the hardest things to teach kids is self-discipline. Younger children often struggle to control themselves, and even older kids can get carried away when they’re excited, bored, or frustrated. A lack of discipline can lead to behavioral issues at home and at school.
In our SKILLZ Programs, students learn the benefits of self-discipline and the tools they need to achieve it. Over time, parents and teachers notice a remarkable improvement in kid’s behavior as they learn to master their impulses and gain control over channeling their emotions.
With today’s kids spending so much time online – both for fun and now for SCHOOL, it can be difficult for them to make friends in real life – and yet, they need friends to give them support and love in times of stress. The easiest way to make new friends is by sharing an experience.
Our SKILLZ Programs provides a setting for kids to spend time with their peers in a safe, fun, and social environment. They’ll have time to get to know each other and respect one another as they learn valuable life skills. The friendships they form in our programs may last a lifetime!
Younger kids can really struggle with disappointment, especially if they don’t learn how to set achievable goals and work toward big goals over time. These are skills they can learn and apply to every aspect of life, from school to work to family.
Our SKILLZ lessons are broken into short, easily digestible sections that allow kids to develop skills quickly and be rewarded for their progress. Over time, they will learn what it takes to break down BIG goals into smaller ones and how to handle setbacks along the way.
Most frequent questions and answers about our Children's Martial Arts Program
We find that our students become more confident to stand up to bullies and have more humility and kindness to others through their martial arts lessons.
We don’t require parents to stay during classes. However, we do find that parents who get involved with their kids martial arts lessons, truly build a solid connection as they see their child grow in confidence and skill as they progress through their belt ranks. And building strong family units is important to us at Glens Falls Karate Academy for our Glens Falls community.
Make sure you wear comfortable clothes you can do sport in! Not really suitable to practice kicks in a skirt.😳
Be sure to bring a water bottle to your martial arts classes. You will find Glens Falls Karate Academy in Glens Falls have martial arts classes for kids and adults that are a great workout and lots of fun! Most students are grinning from ear to ear by the end of the class. I am sure you will be too!
Yes! One of the great things about martial arts classes, is that it’s an individual sport, done in a group environment. We find all our students improve in their focus, self control, discipline and social skills. But the best part is…. They don’t even realize that is what our highly trained Kids Martial Arts Instructors are actually doing. They just think they are having fun!
The best way to find out for yourself, is to take advantage of our limited time offer. You’ll find our team so helpful and dedicated to helping your child become the best version of themselves. Book in now! You will be glad you did!
We encourage parents to watch their children in their kids martial arts lessons. We love parents getting involved! And so do their kids. Even better… join into some of our martial arts classes for adults. Your kids will love that you have something in common. It will build a strong family bond!
Additionally, if you wanted some ‘me-time’? Simply drop them off, and go grab a coffee. They will greet you with a huge smile when you return, because they had SO much fun!
Not at all. You will find that martial arts classes are the PERFECT sport for kids who are not good at sport. Kids martial arts classes really are an individual after school activity, that they do in a group.
The journey from white belt to black belt is different for each student. But what is the same…. They improve co-ordination, balance, motor skills, focus and discipline. Plus, they makes lots of great friends!
Our Instructors are highly skilled in teaching martial arts for kids. Really… It’s their PASSION!
This is probably the BEST kids activity for children who sit a lot!
Getting them active, without them realising they are learning, is our skill. Kicking and punching pads is such a great stress relief, that kids blossom in all areas – because of their martial arts training.
Many Glens Falls parents find that once their kids start martial arts classes, they see a happier, more social child develop right before their eyes. You’ll be glad they started classes!
PLUS…. Most kids LOVE being ninja!