Children’s
Programs
521 Horan Road
Syracuse, New York 13219
(315) 726-3838
HELP THEM STAY FIT Martial Arts classes for children help
them stay fit because of the variety of exercises on offer
from running to learning balance to helping them improve
coordination. Helping them stay fit can aid their physical
development too.
TEACH CHILDREN SOCIAL SKILLS Groups of children in
Martial Arts classes get a chance to bond and build
friendships as they support each other while learning new
skills which they can share together. All this can provide
positive benefits to children at school and later on in life.
CHILDREN LEARN TEAMWORK As adults we know the
importance of teamwork but for children it can sometimes
be tricky for them to understand. Martial Arts classes help
kids develop the right skills to understand the value of
working together as a team through group activities and
exercises. Martial Arts can help children with their
concentration.
BOOST SELF-ESTEEM Some children can suffer from low
self-esteem or confidence. Martial Arts instructors
encourage kids no matter what level of ability they have.
The grading system also helps motivate children and
boosts their confidence as they progress from one belt to
the next.
A BETTER UNDERSTANDING OF DISCIPLINE While Martial
Arts classes are fun, they’re also built on the importance of
discipline. For a child to achieve their next belt or learn a
new move it requires self-discipline to practice. This skill
can be transferred across all aspects of life which can help
children deal with different situations in the future.
TEACH CHILDREN GOAL SETTING Martial Arts is all
about self-development and learning so setting goals
or targets plays a big role in Martial Arts classes,
another valuable life skill children can learn.
TEACH CHILDREN SELF-DEFENSE Martial Arts classes
can show kids how to protect themselves safely and
appropriately - in most cases without resorting to
physical confrontation. Martial Arts help kids exercise .
ENHANCE THEIR LISTENING SKILLS To learn new
moves and patterns, children have to pay close
attention to learn and then repeat their instructor’s
guidance.
IMPROVE FOCUS AND CONCENTRATION With so
many distractions in the modern world we all
understand the importance of being able to focus.
Each Martial Arts class requires periods of
concentration, a skill that can be transferred to lessons
at school or in exam situations.
LEARN RESPECT Martial Arts is built on the foundation
of respect for themselves and others. Classes can help
kids see the value of respecting others in every part of
life.
MOST IMPORTANTLY…MARTIAL ARTS IS FUN! Children
get the chance to burn off energy, make new friends
and play fun games while learning the core skills of
Martial Arts.
Children
have several
needs: physical
coordination,
confidence, attention span,
discipline, sense of accomplishment,
and more.
Many parents notice improvements in their
child’s behavior; coaches and counselors
recommend karate for that reason. With the
nationally recognized, award winning leadership
found at Legacy Martial Arts, positive effects will
be found in all areas of your child’s life.