Goals	Friendship	Perseverance
Self-Control	Confidence	Self-Improvement
Courtesy	Self Awareness	Respect
Integrity	Self-Esteem	Dedication

What are the Benefits of Karate for Kids?

Self Confidence - It doesn't come naturally for many children, but rather is developed over a period of time. As a child accomplishes new goals, his or her confidence level increases. Children become more self confident in karate because they progress individually at their own pace and are not judged against others.

Self-Defense - Children's self defense takes many forms. Karate teaches children to think instead of panic in potentially serious situations as well as how to react to threats from other kids.

Better Grades - Being a Karate Kid also means being a better student. All kids in the Karate for Kids program learn skills, such as following directions, paying attention in class, and participate in class activities that help them to become better students.

Every Child Wins - In karate, every kid can be a winner instead of a bench sitter because karate allows children to reach for their own potential rather than directly competing against other kids.

Coordination - Karate challenges the entire body, developing coordination, balance, agility, and poise... qualities often neglected in many team sports available to children in the age group.

Fun - Karate lessons are a dynamic and challenging approach to the martial arts for children who are athletic, energetic, awkward, or shy, cold, nice, or maybe even a little wild once in a while.