TO THE PARENTS
Finding Inspiration in Every Turn
By the time kids get to Middle School, they fall in one of three groups: The Leaders; The Followers; The Loners. Which one do you want your child to be?
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The Leaders. These are the kids that think for themselves; make decisions for themselves based on what is right.
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The Followers. These are the kids that try to fit in and make decisions based on peer pressure either directly or indirectly. They are more susceptible to fall in the wrong crowd, experiment with drugs, alcohol and fall into other dangerous behaviors.
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The Loners. These kids tend to keep to themselves and sometimes think of themselves as weird. Some dangers of this group unfortunately include depression, anxiety, suicide and school shootings.
Our Story
As a parent, there are pivotal, proud moments we remember the most…
When they walk through the door beaming, and show us their report card with straight A’s. When they get the big hit in their Little League game. When they offer to help an elderly neighbor carry the groceries.
These moments give us a glimpse at the type of person they can become. They are moments to be proud. But the truth is parenting comes with a lot of worry, as well. We worry about their safety when they’re not at home with us, or when we’re not in control of their experience. Every time your child rides off in that school bus, all we can do is hope for the best. We can trust that the values we’ve instilled and the lessons we’ve taught stick. The rest is up to them. That worry and concern will never go away – you’re their parent after all. But there are ways to alleviate it. There are easy steps you can take to prepare your child for any situation they may face in the course of their day. You can make them feel safer on the playground, in the lunchroom, and roaming the hallways.
For parents, we provide peace of mind. For children, we provide the means for a complete transformation. The playground is a place your child should enjoy, not fear. When they were younger, they roamed around the slides, monkey bars, and merry-go-rounds without a care in the world. School is an opportunity to grow, but only when children have the ability to focus on learning. Proficiency in the martial arts will give your child a toolkit for improving their future.
Your child can feel more confident with everything they undertake – and you can breathe a little easier. They will be able to stand up to bullies, and have a toolkit for focus and discipline. They will be able to solve their own problems. Bullies target the kids they perceive as timid, or unconfident. What if that’s not your child? What if they felt safer and you felt more assured every time your son or daughter makes their way into the world on their own? It’s possible.
If you can’t tell, I’m passionate about the impact of the Martial Arts on our youth. I could talk about it forever. I have over 45 years teaching experience. We know you probably have some questions, and maybe some reservations about signing your child up for Martial Arts classes. To be honest, we’ve heard a lot of them before. So I thought I’d answer a few of the common ones right now, to help you feel better about your upcoming decision.