IT’S NOT WHAT WE DO FOR OUR CHILDREN THAT COUNTS
WHAT WE TEACH OUR CHILDREN TO DO FOR THEMSELVES IS WHAT WILL MAKE THEM SUCCESSFUL
Karate may normally make you think of self-defense, fitness, and discipline …The truth is, it’s all of that and WAY more!
Give your kids the lifelong gifts of confidence, leadership, dedication and determination.
Our program helps our students build skills that they can APPLY to every area of their life and empower them to be the very best they can possibly be!
Everything included:
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- 28 Ridge Street, Glens Falls, NY 12801
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KIDS AT THIS AGE ARE INTELLECTUALLY CURIOUS & BEGINNING TO MATURE EMOTIONALLY
HOWEVER …
They tattle on others without accepting responsibility for their own actions.
They have a hard time coping with losses and setbacks and may not demonstrate good sportsmanship.
They don’t remember what you or their teachers tell them and struggle with paying attention.
INTRODUCING THE AGE-SPECIFIC SOLUTION FOR KIDS AGES 7-9 YEARS OLD
CORE SKILLZ | DYNAMIC MARTIAL ARTS TRAINING
Our program aims to target the basic stages of development in a manner that adapts to the adventurous attitudes and youthful nature of our students, while at the same time building skills that set them up for success!
By understanding the stages of development of 7 to 9-year olds, we were able to select 8 age-appropriate skills that make up the Core SKILLZ Program:
1. AGILITY
2. TECHNIQUE
3. COURAGE
4. FLEXIBILITY
5. INTENSITY
6. PERSEVERANCE
7. SPEED
8. CONCENTRATION
We’re taking Martial Arts training to a whole new level! We use basic elements of our traditional Okinawan Karate curriculum to build skills that are appropriate for our students. This means that your child will learn and grow at a pace that is not too easy, nor too challenging.
The best part? The Core SKILLZ program will equip your child with skills that they will utilize in every area of their life for years to come!
YOUR CHILD WILL GROW WITH EVERY CLASS!
Our Core SKILLZ program works with kids to teach them how to accept responsibility for their actions, how to manage negative emotions, and to pay attention to instructions and advice from their instructors. Our program teaches kids how to develop their agility, courage, flexibility, and persistence in a way that allows them to build confidence. These skills translate from our martial arts academy to school – and to your home.
PHYSICAL DEVELOPMENT
Kids between 7 and 9 years of age typically have weak fine motor skills therefore proficient technique is not quite there yet. Also, they still tend to stumble when their body is in motion therefore advanced movement is still a little sloppy.
We expect them to initially struggle with great technique in their blocks, strikes, kicks, and stances. We also expect them to initially look sloppy when jumping, spinning, switching feet, etc.
The goal of our program is to get them to perform technical blocks, strikes, kicks, and stances while applying power. Also, our goal is to get them to apply speed to motion without looking sloppy.
INTELLECTUAL DEVELOPMENT
Kids at this age are extremely bright, but they typically have a hard time concentrating during distractions.
We expect them to initially lose focus if there are other, more “interesting” things going on around them. We also expect them to forget simple commands mainly because they try to “over-think.”
The goal of our program is to get them to concentrate on the task at hand despite other distractions. Our goal is to also get them to retain simple information without trying to put excessive thought into it.
EMOTIONAL DEVELOPMENT
At this stage in their development kids are wonderfully stable and love challenges. However, they will typically show excessive fear when they over-process something.
For the most part, we expect them to have emotional stability on normal days. We also expect them to initially show excessive anxiety when put on the spot.
The goal of our program is to help them persevere through challenges, especially when they initially feel like giving up. We will also help them face their fears in a supportive environment.
SOCIAL DEVELOPMENT
These kids love to interact with others, especially adults. However, they typically don’t like when something is unfair and will be determined to point it out and be heard.
We expect them to initially interrupt us when they think something is wrong or unfair. We also expect them to show great determination when trying to get their point across.
The goals for our program are to help them understand how to address problems and challenges properly without interfering with the overall flow of the class.
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The people are wonderful, the atmosphere is welcoming, it is a family. I recommend the Glens Falls Karate Academy to anyone and everyone!
Glens Falls Karate & Sensei Murphy have been the perfect destination for our little boy.
Sensei Murphy and Senpai Traina are wonderful instructors, incorporating elements of discipline, integrity, confidence, poise, respect, compassion, athleticism and more into the curriculum.
My daughter has become more focused, confident in everything she does and has a better attitude than before she started. We all are very greatful for the environment that is provided where the kids have fun learning and have encouragement from sensei as well as their peers.
My triplets have been here a couple of months. I am very happy with their progress and the staff is wonderful. 5 out of 5 stars
Frequently Asked Questions
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!
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