Junior Program (Ages 8-13)
Your child is not 8 yet? No problem, contact us for our great Little Ninjas Karate program.
We at the Lenderman Academy are very concerned with the well being and education of our children. We understand that younger students have a shorter attention span. Our unique children’s program uses interesting and enjoyable methods to keep the student’s attention and teach our young students skills that they can use for life. We promote non-violent resolutions to conflict. Our methods help children explore and understand conflict through role-play and other exercises.
More than any other sport, Karate gives our children the chance to explore their innate powers. Marvel as they increase in strength, flexibility, endurance, balance, and harmony. This is only the start. Physical skills act as a foundation for something much more important: the development of value skills, both mental and spiritual.
Courage
Our students find the courage to move outside of their comfort zone. They will themselves to take on more difficult karate moves and skills. They suddenly see their lives as a constant, never-ending journey of life-giving improvement. In short, with a deep breath, they refuse to become a victim of fate. They learn to create their own destiny.
Staying Power
Our students find joy in improving their physical stamina. They can walk farther, run longer, and practice skills until they get them right. In turn, they learn not to give up. They strive harder and longer to reach goals. Even if at first they fail, they persevere. They won’t let self-doubts get in the way of finding ultimate solutions.
Keener Focus
They learn to make eye contact with teachers (and not just in karate). They pay greater attention to what each teacher says.
Powerful Self-Control
They’ll refuse to give in to negative peer pressure and they’ll gain a deeper respect for rules.
Improved Focus
They’ll learn what’s needed, along with the skill to “zero in” on critical tasks at hand. Normal, yet time-wasting, childhood distractions won’t get in the way.
Fearless Self-Confidence
Watch as your child finds the courage to open any door life has to offer.
Towering Role-Model Teachers
As you might guess, all of this couldn’t have happened unless we had the very best teachers. To make sure we have the very best, each of our teachers have years of experience in our system and has been thoroughly trained in positive teaching methods.
Respect
Through the Lenderman Academy method of martial arts instruction, your children will learn philosophy and customs to build superior relationships based on friendship and mutual respect. “To get respect one must first give respect”
Discipline
Our students learn to develop self-control, self-motivation and perseverance through martial arts discipline.
Goal Setting
Setting goals is the “road map” of life. It has been said that “If you fail to plan, you are planning to fail.” On the road towards a Black Belt, the TKC’s student gains the experience and motivation for success by earning progressively higher belt ranks. Success is the reward for goal setting.
Self-Defense
And of course they will learn effective and powerful self-defense skills, (after all, we are a Karate School), as well as the fundamental attitudes appropriate to those tools. The basic attitudes of a successful martial artist, and a successful person, are confidence, respect, discipline, goal setting and effective leadership.
Black Belt Excellence
Our goal for every student is to help them earn their Black Belt not only in martial arts, but in life! By working toward this goal we create an instructional environment in which individual students develop confidence by accomplishing realistic and attainable goals.
Our formula is simple…
If that seems too easy, it’s not! You see, by teaching children self-discipline and self-defense, children become empowered with the two most important tools they need to build confidence. With confidence, children will succeed and find happiness in life.
Let’s take a closer look
Self-Discipline
We begin with self-discipline.
We help our children develop self-discipline through our unique 3-step process.
Step 1 Understanding it – Through class discussions and stories our instructors teach our children the meaning and benefit of having self-discipline.
Step 2 Practicing it – During classes, our instructors help children to face and overcome challenges, soon they start to discipline themselves and begin to achieve on their own.
Step 3 Applying it – Once our children successfully develop self-discipline in our school they begin to use it on the outside in everything thing they do, such as school and sports.
The truth is, self-discipline is the key to success because if you never quit you will eventually cross the finish line, just like in the story of the Tortoise and the Hare.
Self-Defense
While teaching self-discipline, we also teach our children the art of self-defense. Never undervalue this important life skill. Children today face more bullies and negative peer pressure to take drugs and alcohol then at any time in our history.
This is why at the Lenderman Academy, we teach a realistic self-defense system that combines karate, kickboxing and submission grappling, so children learn to defend themselves in virtually any situation, whether they are standing up or on the ground. They also learn conflict resolution and when they should and shouldn’t use their skills.
Studies have shown that…
Children who learn self-defense become more assertive and less aggressive.
Children who know how to defend themselves usually don’t have to, because they carry themselves in a more confident manner, and confidence alone is a deterrent to bullies
When you combine Self-Discipline + Self-Defense, you get
Self-Confidence
Being Self-confident means – your child believing in himself / herself.
This is easy to do when your child has
The self-discipline to achieve goals
The self-defense skills to back him / her up so he / she doesn’t have to feel intimidated to stand up for what he / she believes.
Healthy Body – Healthy Mind
Television, Soft drinks, Video Games, and Fast Food
These are just a few of the challenges children face today. Combine these with a decrease in school gym classes, it’s easy to see why weight problems and obesity among children have more than doubled in our country in the last twenty years.
At the Lenderman Academy, we help children develop a healthy mind and body, so they have the energy and fitness to face life’s challenges, and succeed.
Serious Stuff?
If this sounds like serious stuff, don’t worry! Our children’s classes are taught in a safe, fun and exciting environment, where students are not compared to each other, but rather progress at their own pace. The competition is “from oneself to oneself”.
Getting Started
It’s easy! Have your son or daughter try our introductory classes with one of our instructors. Afterwards, you’ll have a consultation to discuss goals, scheduling and our programs.
It’s that simple! Call 253-531-1963
