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GOAL
Children are faced with a variety of challenges every day. We
hope that through the training we provide, they will have developed the confidence
and self-assurance to make the right choice. We teach that Martial Arts
is NOT about fighting, but rather it is about developing a strong mind
and body. With this, the student is more capable of making good decisions which
will help them be good examples; providing opportunities to help others...
not hurt them.
Martial Arts Classes for Kids in San Diego
The three 6-week sessions we offer after school throughout the year are designed
to give an introduction to the benefits your child can develop through the practice
of martial arts. They are convenient (right after school!), and low cost way to
see if your child likes taking classes. The curriculum we use at the elementary
school is designed with this in mind.
Lessons are taught in a non-aggressive
manner and atmosphere. We are not teaching your children how "to fight!" nor are
we teaching them martial arts moves just to advance them to "Black Belt Status"
Rather, our goal in teaching your children martial arts is to get them to be more
aware, focused, disciplined, and help them to develop confidence, self-control
and physical fitness.
Our curriculum introduces
children to three types of martial arts: Tai Chi, Tae Kwon Do, and Kung Fu. Each
session, instructors teach new movements and forms from each of these martial
arts.
While all three are separate and unique martial arts in and of themselves,
we have found that through the practice of these three martial arts together,
one can obtain a more balanced overall development. For example, if all you learn
is Tae Kwon Doe, you will develop a lot of physical strength (especially in the
lower body) very quickly, but be very limited on internal strength, moving with
power in directions other than a straight line, etc...
A typical analogy
we use to describe why we think someone can gain the benefits of training in combined
martial arts is the experience that all of us have had attending school. School
does not teach only one subject (style), such as only reading, or only math. It
would be very difficult to advance very far without other skills learned in other
subjects. We believe the same to be true with the martial arts. Each art (style)
has its strengths and weaknesses. However, when taught together, you achieve a
far greater balance and much more comprehensive and complete development of the
body. It is not a perfect analogy, but we feel it does convey the importance of
a broad exposure to many styles for "overall" development.
History
of Martial Arts After School |
Instructors began holding after school martial arts classes at 6 local San Diego
elementary schools back in 1997. Since then our program has expanded and has been
held in over 40 elementary schools, private schools, churches, and recreation
centers both in San Diego City and County! | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
San
Diego - Martial Arts After School - MAAS |
