Preschool Martial Arts Class
Ninjas Class
Age Range: 4 – 6 | Experience Requirement: None
Our Ninjas (Karate Kids) program in Wellington, Florida! This detailed curriculum focuses on enhancing preschool to kindergarten-age children’s motor skills, ensuring they enter society with confidence and enthusiasm. Our program helps children become better students at school, better listeners at home, and more ambitious towards their future. We believe ages 4 to 6 are crucial for a child’s development, and our program enhances positive growth in a fun and motivating way.
Does your child face any of these challenges?
- Struggling to control their movements and sometimes being unintentionally rough?
- Having trouble focusing on tasks or finishing them?
- Finding it difficult to share and get along with other kids?
Our Ninjas class can help! Join us for a fun and educational experience that will give your child the tools they need to grow and succeed.
How This Program Will Help Your Preschooler
Build Physical Strength
Our Ninjas program will help your child develop physical strength while learning to interact with others in various situations. They will practice responding appropriately and positively, fostering a friendly and supportive environment.
Learn Socialization
Whether your child is naturally sociable or a bit shy, our Ninjas class will help them become more comfortable around other kids. Through fun group activities and teamwork, they’ll build confidence and make new friends.
Improve Focus and Discipline
Martial arts teaches children to concentrate on what truly matters. In our Ninjas class, your child will enhance their attention span and learn the value of self-discipline, helping them succeed both in and out of the dojo.
Program Details
Our Karate Kids program also prepares your child for our Children’s Martial Arts Program. In the Karate Kids classes, your child will experience positive social interactions, learning to work with others and follow directions from their instructors. Our instructors are excellent role models trained to work with young children.
Developing Essential Skills
The Karate Kids curriculum focuses on developing 8 major skills necessary for participation in any sport or activity. Upon completing our program, your child will become more focused and motivated to achieve their goals.
Skill Benefits from the Karate Kids Class:
- Focus – Improves aim, listening, and reaction skills, making children better listeners and focused students.
- Teamwork – Builds confidence in working with others, helping children develop character, make new friends, and become better leaders.
- Control – Teaches good decision-making, building confidence in handling various situations.
- Balance – Essential for early physical activities like bike riding, helping develop good posture and balance.
- Memory – Exercises the brain, aiding in smarter decision-making and better memory retention.
- Discipline – Shows that discipline is fun and rewarding, encouraging children to follow directions and take pride in doing the right thing.
- Fitness – Highlights the importance of being healthy and physically fit, helping children burn off excess energy.
- Coordination – Improves physical participation in sports and activities, reducing the risk of injuries.
Karate Kids Classes in Wellington
Designed for children aged 4 to 6, our Karate Kids class teaches skills such as coordination, confidence, teamwork, respect for others, and self-defense. Offered exclusively by Florida Genbu-Kai Karate in Wellington, this in-house program introduces young children to the fundamentals of Karate training and prepares them for the Junior Karate program.
Class Structure and Cultural Learning
Each 30-minute class involves exercises and basic Karate fundamentals. Children also learn about Japanese culture, including bowing to each other for respect, taking their shoes off before entering the mat, and some Japanese language. This class is filled with exercise and fun, prepping children for the Junior Karate class (ages 7-12). Although this age group follows a different belt color system and more frequent testing, the ranking format aligns with the broader Karate program (9th-1st kyu).
Program Goals
Our goal is to encourage children to try new things, learn from their mistakes, improve motor skills, listen, and follow directions, all while exercising and having fun.
Join Us in Wellington!
Enroll your child in our Karate Kids program at Florida Genbu-Kai Karate in Wellington, Florida, and watch them grow into confident, disciplined, and motivated individuals.
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Program & Pricing FAQs
What’s the value?
We prioritize offering value upfront, allowing your experience with us to speak for itself. Our aim is that the assessment class provides sufficient value so that when you’re ready to progress, whether now or later, you’ll consider choosing us.
Why we do this?
We recognize that each child learns and develops skills uniquely, with their own strengths, weaknesses, and challenges. Our skills assessment class allows us to understand your child better while allowing you to experience our program without any risk.
My child isn’t athletic; how can they participate in martial arts?
Absolutely. Martial arts greatly allow children to improve their coordination, flexibility, and strength. Children who might not initially have these abilities can develop them through practice, while those who already possess these qualities can refine and enhance them.
Are these martial arts classes fun and exciting?
Yes! We believe in balancing hard work with enjoyment, especially since we’re working with children. Our classes include a variety of games and activities that keep kids laughing and smiling. We ensure that fun is an integral part of learning here.
Can martial arts cause injury when practiced?
We focus heavily on safety and injury prevention, resulting in very few injuries within our program. In fact, martial arts can lead to fewer injuries overall as it enhances physical fitness, strength, and flexibility.
Do you have to be in shape to start or take martial arts?
Not at all! Many people begin martial arts to improve their fitness. They might start out of shape but quickly become more athletic and flexible through regular practice.
Is martial arts at it’s core violent?
No, martial arts is often misunderstood as being violent due to its self-defense techniques. However, the core philosophies promote peace and harmony. The techniques are more about connecting with your body. We teach values like diplomacy and friendship, equipping you with tools to defend yourself if ever needed.
What’s a good age for a child to start martial arts training?
Almost any age is suitable for starting martial arts! We cater to young children, teenagers, and even have specific programs for adults. Regardless of age, we have something to offer everyone.