THE BASIC SKILLZ PROGRAM CAN HELP THEM LEARN TO PAY ATTENTION IN A FUN SETTING. DOES YOUR 5-6 YEAR OLD STRUGGLE WITH FOCUS?
Five and six-year olds are the most enthusiastic students. They love creativity and problem-solving, which makes them ideal students in the Martial Arts.
The problem we discovered is they are so progressive in following tasks, some teachers tend to treat them like their older peers. This is a problem because they still do not have the basic skills necessary to keep up with children ages 7 and up.
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A FEW WORDS
FROM Mrs. Wendy Dwyer.
I’m Mrs. Wendy Dwyer here at Elite Leadership Child Development Center & Martial Arts Academy.
As a martial arts instructor with extensive experience training kids, there is nothing better than seeing them grow firsthand.
But more important than the martial arts skills they learn… is the personal skills they develop and carry for life.
Because martial arts is so much more than just kicking and punching, and getting the next colorful belt.
It’s about developing confidence, discipline, character, focus and respect.
With every class we teach, your kids are growing in mind, body and character.
That’s because martial arts provides instant positive feedback. Through learning to focus on the core moves, they develop discipline and respect. They can instantly see and feel a difference, making them destined to build confidence, self-awareness and self-respect.
And of course it’s a ton of FUN!
That’s why I love teaching martial arts to kids in this community, and why I know your kids are going to LOVE training.
So please have a look below to find out exactly how your kids can benefit from our fun martial arts classes.
Thanks!
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They typically have a hard time with instructions beyond three commands & have a hard time distinguishing between their left and right.
They typically only want to focus on things that make them happy. They also have slow brakes when they are very excited.
They love to play with others but are typically very competitive, especially when it comes to getting the attention of their parents
BASIC SKILLZ
By understanding the stages of development of 5 and 6-year olds, we were able to select 8 age-appropriate skills that make up the Basic SKILLZ Program:
- FOCUS
- TEAMWORK
- CONTROL
- MEMORY
- BALANCE
- DISCIPLINE
- FITNESS
- COORDINATION
We take Martial Arts training to a whole new level! We use basic elements of a traditional Martial Arts curriculum to build skills that are appropriate for 5 and 6-year olds. This means that your child will learn and grow at a pace that is not too easy, nor too challenging. The best part is the Basic SKILLZ program will equip your child with skills that they will utilize in every area of their life!
RESULTS AND GROWTH WITH EVERY CLASS!
Basic SKILLZ gives young children the basic skills and discipline they need to succeed. While they learn simple martial arts moves such as kicking, punching, blocking, and simple self-defense, they also grasp valuable lessons about social conduct. Over time, Basic SKILLZ students build strong bodies, follow directions, and interact with students and teachers.
PHYSICAL DEVELOPMENT
At this stage of development, kids typically do not know how to apply their muscles so they fall often when their body is in constant motion. Also, they have a basic foundation for leg, arm, core, and abdominal development, but they still lack a lot of strength.
We expect them to initially struggle with multiple kicks beyond five repetitions. We also expect them to initially have sloppy technique when exercising.
The goals for our program are to get them to perform high repetitions of kicks without putting their foot down, and also perform static, active, and dynamic exercises for beyond ten reps with good technique.
INTELLECTUAL DEVELOPMENT
5 and 6 year old kids typically have a hard time retaining beyond three commands. They also have a hard time distinguishing between their left and right.
We expect them to initially get confused when we ask them to do more than three things at one time. We also initially expect them to have a hard time distinguishing between their left and right when following multiple commands.
The goal of our program is to get them to retain three or more commands at once, and beyond. We will also help them learn how to perform various left and right combinations.
EMOTIONAL DEVELOPMENT
At this age, kids typically focus on things that make them happy. They also have slow brakes when they are excited.
We expect them to initially lose focus and shut down when they are not happy. We also expect them to lose control when they are over-excited.
The goal of our program is to help them focus even when it’s hard to do so. We will also help them control their body and their power, especially when they are excited.
SOCIAL DEVELOPMENT
Basic SKILLZ kids love to play with others but are typically very competitive.
We expect them to initially show poor sportsmanship when they participate in a competition.
The goals for our program are to help them build good teamwork such as no cheating; don’t get angry when they lose; and don’t brag when they win
Jenn Guigley
My daughter has been going to Elite for almost 3 years now. She started out as a shy and timid 3 year old who wouldn’t talk to anyone. She has really grown and gained self confidence attending Elite. She loves her karate family both in the studio and at events such as 5ks and obstacle course races supporting important community causes. My daughter learns about respect, integrity, patience, and even letting people go in front of her. Mrs. Dwyer even gets us moms involved in road trips to self-defense classes. We love Elite and the positive atmosphere we have experienced the last 3 years of being a part of this family.
Jessica Musser
Our oldest son has been going to Elite Leadership for the last 6 years. We had tried another studio prior to Elite. We didn’t love it. It felt like organized chaos. Then we checked out Elite and haven’t looked back. Once our younger son was old enough, he began taking classes as well. Mrs. Dwyer and all of her Instructors are amazing. They truly care about their students. They invest in them. When you think of the saying “it takes a village,” it is obvious Elite wants to be apart of that village. My boys have been impacted by their Instructors in so many ways. To us, Elite Leadership is more than an after school activity; they’re family!
Amber DeLong
My step son begged us for over a year to enroll him in karate. We tried all the other school sports and he hated them. We finally caved and got him in to karate at Elite. I have never seen a kid enjoy a sport as much as he enjoys karate. We have been at Elite for nearly a year and he has come such a long way. Mrs Dwyer and her instructors teach the kids self discipline while incorporating all of the important morals and virtues that kids really need. Sometimes he is a typical 8 year old and gives us a hard time about going, but once he is there he is completely into it and progressing. I knew that karate was going to be “his sport” when he first got to watch the demo team perform, and he made his goal to be a part of the demo team! Looking forward for an amazing few years with Elite!
Niki Yetto
I would recommend Elite Leadership Martial Arts Academy over and over! Here is a little insight in our journey with the Academy. I have a 5 and 9 year old who are both apart of the school. They both joined at 3 years of age. Both my children suffer from anxiety and need some extra love and attention every now and then. The instructors adapt to every child’s needs and are so patient with them. The instructors love what they do and it is shown every day at class. This school is not just a place for our children to do karate but a place for them to feel loved, grow, and flourish into young men and it doesn’t stop there. The friendships that they have made from the ninja night outs and ninja camps are indescribable. It’s an extended family which I am so grateful for. My children have learned skills that will make them thrive into today’s society and some of the skills they don’t even realize but as a parent I do! Go check it out and sign your child/children up for a free class and see what it is all about. You won’t be sorry that you did!!
Rebecca Stoner
Sending our son to Elite was one of the best decisions we ever made. The students learn far more than karate moves. They are taught values, life skills and so much more. My son is treated like a valued family member. I am forever grateful to Wendy and all the Elite staff members!❤️
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FAQS
Yes. Our classes teach kids to focus on teachers and to respect their commands – and those lessons take root at home, too.
Yes. We teach kids the importance of paying attention and heeding instructions – and by building memory, we help kids do a better job of retaining information.
Yes. The ups and downs of learning help kids learn how to navigate emotional highs and lows in a healthy and respectful way.
Yes. We focus on core social skills like mutual respect and understanding, both of which are essential in any social setting.
Our Basic SKILLZ class teaches students to support one another and to accept mistakes and failures gracefully.
Yes. Our classes teach the value of persistence and show kids that shutting down when they are frustrated won’t help them achieve their goals.
Yes. The fundamental martial arts skills taught in this class help build muscle mass and improve balance and coordination.
Yes. In our classes, kids learn to recognize the affect their movements and actions have on other people, and to control their movements when they are excited or upset.
MORE BENEFITS
Kids learn the benefits of humility and grace when they succeed in life.
Kids build core strength and balance while improving their overall physical fitness.
Basic SKILLZ classes teach kids to coordinate their body movements and to control themselves physically.
Our classes help kids learn to concentrate on instructions and follow them appropriately.
Kids in our classes learn how to play with other kids in a respectful way.
Basic SKILLZ classes help kids improve their memory as they work toward their goals.
Kids learn self-discipline physically, emotionally, and socially.
Teaches kids the value of teamwork and cooperation.
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