Why Kicks Karate?

You may wonder what makes Kicks Karate so unique? Or, how are we different from other martial arts schools?

There are a multitude of reasons we could list, but here are just a few:

First, all our children's classes are divided by age and skill level. Very young children are separated from older kids, and adults have their own classes as well. We believe that in order to properly motivate and teach students of different age, attention span, and skill levels, our classes must be divided accordingly. This also helps eliminate any fears a new student may have about joining classes because the pace of beginner classes is geared to their skill level.

Next, we believe that in order to improve, students must get top-flight instruction. To make that happen, we have several full-time professional instructors on duty at each location. This ensures that we have a very low student/teacher ratio in all of our classes. This is very important to any students ability to learn.

At Kicks Karate our motto is, “Never Give Up.” In fact, we devised a very unique reward system that encompasses our belt structure and dynamic curriculum to help keep students motivated. It teaches them how to set and achieve short and long-term goals, while rewarding them for progress. This makes reaching goals easier and more satisfying.

Finally, we realized a long time ago that the more fun students are having, the more they learn. That's why we make our classes as fun, safe and entertaining as possible. We've coined the term "EDU-TAINMENT" to describe this concept. After all, if it's not fun and enjoyable, why would a child want to be involved in it? And if it's not safe and educational, why would a parent enroll their child in our program?

What type of martial arts do we teach?

At Kicks Karate we teach many types of martial arts. However, the key point we want to emphasize here is that all of our programs were created to suit the specific needs of the age group. For example, it would be a very good idea, in fact prudent, for an adult female student to learn how to defend herself from a frontal choke attack. On the other hand, it would be foolish and irresponsible for us to teach a 4 or 5 year old child these choke defenses. We gear each program to the needs of the students in that particular age group.

However, it's important to mention that each of our programs blends the appropriate levels of karate skills (kicking, striking, blocking), kickboxing, jujitsu (joint locks, escapes, defenses), de-escalation theories, non-violent conflict resolution and life skill development together to form a fantastic program.

Consistency

Consistency, patience and effort are all fundamental to success in any program. However, we understand that our student's lives and schedules are very busy. That's why we recommend that students attend classes an average of twice per week for maximum benefits. We also offer very flexible class schedules that will allow you to find time to attend classes no matter how busy your day-to-day schedule becomes.

Instruction

All the instructors at Kicks Karate have been selected and trained by Master John Bussard, Founder and President of Kicks Karate. They go through an extensive and ongoing training program that allows us to maintain consistency, safety and top notch instruction at all of our locations. In addition, our instructors are full-time martial arts professionals. They've spent years developing excellent physical skills, but more importantly, they continually train to stay current on the latest and most effective teaching techniques and instructional methods. Because Master Bussard expects the most from the instructors at Kicks Karate, you can expect unequalled martial arts instruction from them.

Not your typical after-school activity

Our martial arts programs offer quality instruction in a safe fun filled atmosphere for learning. The classes are well-organized, fun, and educational. They hold and improve a child’s attention span and eventually improve their ability to learn. Learning breeds a sense of accomplishment and this ultimately leads to the development of self-confidence. What a precious gift to give a child --- self-confidence!

Self-confidence gives children the key to success in karate, school, and in life. We believe the road to success is paved with self-confidence. Self-confidence will not only help your child
succeed in the classroom, but will also support your child’s efforts at anything they hope to accomplish in life.

Your Personal Best

Kicks Karate focuses on each individual student’s ability to achieve their personal best. You do not need to be in great shape or be an outstanding athlete to begin, all you need is a positive outlook and the desire to learn. Your ultimate success begins with a willingness to take that first step.

The First Step...

We recommend that you call us to schedule a private one-on-one introductory lesson with our Program Director. This will give your child an opportunity to see what training at Kicks Karate is all about and gauge their interest level. It will also give you a chance to see the type of environment we've created for our students firsthand. Don't hesitate, click the icon below for a special offer and the number of the school closest to you.