Martial Posture Studio

B. Kenpo Basics Page (Kids 8yrs – 14yrs)

Martial Posture Won BEST OF PHILLY 2005 from Philadelphia Magazine for our outstanding programs

Kenpo Basics Program (Basic Training)
Program Length: 5 to 10 months
Belt levels: white, white/yellow, yellow, yellow/orange & orange
Martial arts can contribute toward the development of a healthy attitude, in relationship to self and others. It does so by teaching discipline, focus, control, and humility while instilling a sense of accomplishment and self confidence. The junior Kenpo program is a praise based program that is designed to build up the children through positive reinforcement, and to make them feel like part of a martial arts ‘family.’ This class is for children ages 8 to 14 and involves drills and exercises designed to develop focus, coordination, flexibility, strength, balance, self-defense and a positive attitude. The children will be trained to improve attentiveness and emotional control as well as other qualities essential for school and the rest of their life. We divide the program into 5 levels the first of which is called “Basic Training”. This level is designed for you and your child to see if the pursuit of a black belt is right for them.

Our Basic Training program, comparable to 'freshman year', is designed to help young students understand the underling foundation of martial arts. Our professional staff will work with students not only to develop physical skill, but also teach that a martial artist must have focus, respect, courtesy, and drive in order to achieve his/her goals. They will learn drills and exercises that will condition their minds and bodies for higher levels of training in the future. Our goal at this level is to help each student realize that the road to black belt may be challenging, but if we stay focused on our goals and contain the good qualities of the martial artist within us, we can accomplish anything we put our mind to. After about 10 months of training your child may qualify for our Black Belt Training program. The Black Belt Training Program is the heart of our children’s program and is designed for kids serious about the pursuit of black belt. If your child doesn’t qualify we will recommend other schools or activities that may better fit their needs.

Curriculum

Traditional Kenpo techniques & forms
Flexibility & strength training formed to individual levels of fitness
Non-violent Conflict resolution
Goal setting

Our program can help kids to:

Increase self-confidence & self-esteem
Learn self-discipline and self-control
Learn focus and goal setting
Learn the importance of team work and unity
Get better grades in school
Lose Weight
Reduce Stress
Learn Kenpo despite of size, weight, strength or age
Easily learn from our organized, laid out curriculum

"Martial Posture Martial Arts Center is an excellent martial arts training center. They give top quality instruction for children and adults. My son has been taking classes there for over four years and he loves it. Ish is terrific with the kids." Pat Toy, Parent

"My teachers are the best there are. When they teach me something, they don' t just tell me what to do, but they show me and make sure I understand. They make sure that I have fun while learning, and the past year I've spent there has been one of the best experiences I've ever had." Joseph Tache, Junior Purple Belt

"Martial Posture is the best!!! I love my instructors and team members there! I have been there since I was 5. I love karate there!" Jacob Newsham, Junior Purple Belt

"They are very professional and great working with kids." Kathy Jedrziewski, Parent