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Early Skillz: Ninja Tots Ages 3-5 in Pre-K or Under
Children between the ages of 3 and 5 years old are in a very distinct growing stage. They are embarking on new discoveries everyday and learning how to cope with all of the challenges. Their intellect, emotions, physical capabilities, and social competence all are growing at a rapid rate. So fast, that they often overlook what’s important and can hardly tell the difference between right and wrong.
That’s where the Early SKILLZ Program comes into play. Our program was specially designed for the stages of development of 3 and 5 year olds. We collected scientific and psychological resources regarding this age group, and used that information to ensure that our program meets each child’s characteristics and capabilities.
We are an officially licensed SKILLZ school!
Our curriculum is infused with the latest understandings in child psychology and development. This means that your child isn’t in just any martial arts program any more...
At different ages, kids have different motor skills and levels of intelligence. By creating age specific level classes. and using scientific facts to give them EXACTLY what they need at each level, our students become more engaged and our program becomes more fun and more powerful for their development physically, socially, and emotionally.
How do we teach your Ninja Tot?
In the Early SKILLZ Program, each child will experience training that targets the 8 “early” skills that they are all currently developing. These skills include: kicking, punching, blocking, crawling, hopping, rolling, running, and catching. Each skill has been broken down into age-specific exercises, games, activities, and drills that compliment their stage of development.
We use the Martial Arts approach to building their skills through these drills. The approach includes reinforcing good discipline, displaying confidence, and maintaining a positive attitude. Technical Martial Arts training is very limited when it comes to traditional moves and techniques. We reserve that portion of development for the older children who have set a clear foundation of what we consider the preliminary requirements to martial arts training.
Understanding Our Focus
Expectations:
- Drop their arms often when punching or blocking.
- Fall when trying to do more than two kicks at one time; fall when running and jumping; and fall when hoping on one leg.
- Wiggle when sitting still, and lose control when their body is moving in multiple directions.
Goals:
- PUNCHING and BLOCKING without dropping their arms.
- KICKING, RUNNING, and HOPPING without falling.
- Demonstrate good control of their core muscles by moving their body in awkward motions such as
- CRAWLING while maintain control, and sitting still without wiggling.
More Than Just Martial Arts
Develops Character and Humanity
Encourages Teamwork and Socialization
Rewards Unbelievable Listening Skills
How is This Possible?
Our philosophy and commitment is in developing the “whole” student as opposed to simply teaching a specific skill
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We strive to raise our students to new heights in not just martial arts but also in overall health, character, discipline, confidence, development, and socialization.
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Emotional Development
They typically have strong preferences and fears therefore they will normally act out of bounds when their emotions get out of control. They build most of their confidence through fair play.
Expectations:
- Run off the mat when they have anxiety.
- Shut down when something either scares them or doesn't go their way.
- Have slow brakes when they are excited.
Goals:
- Overcome anxiety on the mat by not running off the mat when they are nervous or scared.
- Follow directions and persevere through an activity even if they are initially emotional.
- Sit still even when they are excited.
Social Development
Social Development: They are typically very self-centered. Also, due to their limited vocabulary their common form of communication is mainly physical.
Expectations:
- Mocking each other, such as falling when their classmate falls.
- Physically touching other people to show excitement.
- Physically touching others when they are angry.
Goals:
- Showing restraint when others are being silly.
- Showing respect for others personal space.
- Using their words to express their feelings.
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Engage offers a family style martial arts program for students ages 5 and up. With separate classes for adults and kids.
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