Karate and martial arts are well-known for the effect they have on the lives of all students, especially impressionable children. Parents might hear comments like “martial arts teaches discipline” or “karate is amazing exercise” or even “my child is more confident since he began taking karate classes.” All of these factors are true when it comes to karate here at Shayne Simpson’s Martial Arts and Fitness.

The lessons children learn while taking classes with us help them develop a healthy physique, mental discipline and stable emotions. While we teach lessons that seem advanced for a young age, the students taking classes in our school also have fun and parents will see that their children look forward to their lessons.

Fun and Age Appropriate:

Classes for kids at Shayne Simpson’s Martial Arts and Fitness are designed around our young students. The first thing we always consider in our classes is age appropriate lessons. In our school, we split up classes based on two main factors: age and fitness/experience level. By keeping our youngest students in classes with others their age, they make friends and are able to enjoy the class.

The next consideration is making the class fun. Our instructors are all professional martial artists who have experience teaching even the four-year-old students who take lessons with us. Parents and students alike love our instructors for their understanding of their needs and their ability to make the lessons enjoyable.

The Lessons:

The lessons are set around the kids’ age group and level of martial arts practice. Parents can expect their children to learn more than just how to punch and kick; they can expect children to learn about the importance of physical fitness, how to stretch to prevent injuries, self-discipline, self-defense for real life situations and life skills.

Other Fun Events:

While our classes focus on physical fitness, self-discipline, martial arts skills and fun lessons that are age appropriate for a child’s attention span, we also offer other fun events for children and the whole family.

Our extra fun events that bring our students and families together include:

• Movie nights where the class and their families are welcome

• Parties for holidays to unwind and enjoy each the company of friends from class

• Parent’s night out

• Tournaments to compete with other students and schools

• Fun challenges in different age groups

• Summer camp for kids who are looking for a great camp during their time off

• Birthday parties to make this year extra special

Benefits of Martial Arts:

Kids’ martial arts classes at Shayne Simpson’s Martial Arts and Fitness have more than just the well-known benefits of improved physical fitness. It includes a wide range of benefits that parents can look forward to as their little one grows and develops.

One benefit for school aged children is improved grades. Many of our students apply the discipline, focus and concentration they learn in our classes to other areas of their life, including studying and homework for school. The benefit of that discipline is better grades.

Self-confidence is a common benefit many students experience, particularly those who are shy or students who are starting to feel self-conscious about growing bodies.

Resistance to negative peer pressure and bullying is another advantage many students experience while taking our fun classes. Karate helps shape a child’s moral behavior while making them feel confident in their own abilities. This combination makes it easier for children to stand up to bullies and tell a friend no when they know something they are doing is wrong.

Conclusion:

Now is the best time for your child to start martial arts classes with Shayne Simpson’s Martial Arts and Fitness by calling 360-734-5118. We are ready to help your child reach success and look forward to meeting you.