Young Children and Karate.
The
Little Ninjas Program is a detailed curriculum that focuses on
improving pre-school age children's basic motor and listening
skills. These skills will help them enter society with a more
confident and enthusiastic outlook. They will become better students
at school, better listeners at home and more ambitious towards the
future. We believe the time between the ages of 3 and 6 are the most
important years of a child's development. Our program will enhance
positive development in a fun and motivating way. The Little Ninjas
program will also prepare your child for the Lil’ Dragons program,
ages 6-8. The skills they are taught are composed of physical
and mental benefits. The following are the skills with the benefits
from participating in the Little Ninja class:
Focus
This skill will help your child's aim, listening skills and reaction
skills. They will excel faster in any physical activities. Your
child will also become a better listener and more focused student in
school.
Teamwork
Teamwork is necessary for any young child to develop. The more
confident your child is willing to work with others, the more he or
she will accomplish. Your child will develop character, which will
help him or her make new friends and become a better leader in life.
Control
Having control means making good decisions. Whether your child is
handling a pet or handling a problem, he or she will to learn to
make the right decisions. Control builds confidence.
Balance
This skill is crucial to develop at an early age. Your child is
beginning to participate in many physical activities that are
challenging like riding a two-wheel bicycle. Your child will develop
good balance and a better posture.
Memory
Developing a good memory is exercise for your child's brain. The
sooner your child exercises, the smarter he or she will become. Our
drills are constantly helping your child think and make smart
decisions.
Discipline
Our instructors use the Little Ninja drills to help create the
vision that discipline is fun and rewarding. Your child will take
pride in doing the right thing. Your child will also follow
directions better.
Fitness
It is important for children to understand the importance of being
healthy and physically fit. If your child does not burn off excess
energy exercising how will he or she burn off all of that energy.
Co-ordination
Your
child will learn left from right. They will become better physical
participants is sports and activities. The better co-ordination your
child has, the fewer injuries your child will sustain.
Curriculum Calendar
|
Week No. |
Mondays
5:15pm – 5:45pm |
Wednesdays
5:15pm – 5:45pm |
Fridays
5:15pm – 5:45pm |
Skill Stripe
|
|
|
Practice |
Practice / Testing |
Practice / Testing /
Skill Stripes |
|
|
Week 1 |
Focus |
Focus |
Focus |
White |
|
Week 2 |
Teamwork |
Teamwork |
Teamwork |
Yellow |
|
Week 3 |
Control |
Control |
Control |
Orange |
|
Week 4 |
Balance |
Balance |
Balance |
Green |
|
Week 5 |
Memory |
Memory |
Memory |
Blue |
|
Week 6 |
Discipline |
Discipline |
Discipline |
Purple |
|
Week 7 |
Fitness |
Fitness |
Fitness |
Brown |
|
Week 8 |
Co-ordination |
Co-ordination |
Co-ordination |
Black |
|
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The
Little Ninja Curriculum Calendar is designed so that parents can
follow along with the skill lessons being taught to their child. We
always encourage parent participation to better aid us in the
development of your child. Follow the calendar and try to practice
at home or even in the car what each skill level means and why it’s
important to them. This shows your child that you are excited about
what they do, and your excitement is their excitement.
If the student does not earn a particular skill stripe, they may try
and earn it on Fridays or at the end of each class. We want all
Little Ninja’s to earn their skill stripes at the end of every skill
lesson. If the student does not earn all the stripes they will be
encouraged to try harder and look towards the next testing cycle.
Please keep in mind that most children will not be able to achieve
every skill stripe at the end of every skill lesson. This is a great
way to teach your child that they must earn something by hard work
and practice. This skill will carry over into their school work and
life lessons.
The Choice Is Yours.
Do your own research on
this topic and you will find many more benefits than are listed
above. A good Karate School is not just about punching and
kicking. It is a life changing experience. The choice is
yours. There are many sports your child can participate in,
but it is hard to find any other that has such a profound and
lasting effect on their everyday lives. |
