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Karate
for Kids
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For Kids Task List
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"Every
Kid is a Winner!
Every Kid is Special!" |
| Karate for Kids is a Taekwondo program that focuses on physical and mental improvement in disciplined, fun-filled classes for children ages 6 to
14. It was developed by the ATA based on traditional Taekwondo. |
 The Karate for Kids system is based on a lifetime learning concept in
addition to technical skills. The building blocks for our system are themes
such as:
| Themes |
| Goals |
Friendship |
Perseverance |
| Self-Control |
Confidence |
Self-Improvement |
| Courtesy |
Self Awareness |
Respect |
| Integrity |
Self-Esteem |
Dedication |
K4K
Victory Stars
 In addition to these themes,
the system includes the unique victory
patch. Kids are rewarded special "Victory Stars." These different
colored stars are rewarded for outstanding performance in Karate class, school, home or at
a tournament competition. Kids may receive the following stars for the following
deeds.
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Karate
for Kids Stars |
| Gold
Star |
Straight A, honor roll,
significant improvement |
| Silver
Star |
Special performance awards |
| Blue
Star |
Monthly themes, weekly lessons, classroom performance |
| Red
Star |
Tournament
Participation |
K4K
Victory Patches
Four different colored Victory Patches are available to accommodate all
the stars that can be earned by a high achieving Karate Kids:
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Karate
For Kids Patches |
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Blue
Patch:
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0 -24 stars |
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Silver
Patch:
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25 - 49 stars |
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Gold
Patch:
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50 - 99 stars |
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Blue/Gold
Patch:
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100+
stars |
The stars are to be sewn onto
the Victory Patch. The K4K Victory Patch should be sewn on to the left side of the
student's uniform. (The ATA patch should be sewn onto the right side of the
uniform.)
How
would my child benefit from the Karate for Kids program?
Self Confidence -
It doesn't come naturally for many children, but rather is developed over a period of time. As a child accomplishes new goals, his/her
confidence level increases. Children become more self confident in Karate because they progress individually at their own pace and are not judged against
other kids.
Self Defense
- Children's self defense takes many forms. Karate teaches children to think instead of panic in potentially serious situations as well as how to react to threats from other kids.
Better Grades
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Children may also bring home better report cards because they become more
focused while taking Karate. The children learn to follow directions, pay attention in
class and to participate in class activities.
Coordination - Karate challenges the entire
body by developing coordination, balance, agility and
poise.
Every Child Wins
- In Karate, every kid can be a winner instead of a
"bench sitter" because Karate allows children to reach for their own potential rather than directly competing against other kids.
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it's FUN!!!!!
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"Building
Strong
Bodies
and
Clear Minds"
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