STL ATA MARTIALS ARTS KIDS PROGRAMS
At ATA Martial Arts, we are not interested in just teaching self-defense, we are interested in the complete personal development of each student. Individual attention is a feature of each and every class, allowing all students to progress quickly and confidently toward their personal goals. Our Instructors take their responsibility serious as role models for younger students, teaching them the importance of strong character, leadership and good values.
Our Courses are safe and specialized programs designed exclusively for children. Your child will work with other children of their age, size, and skill level under well-supervised conditions. At ATA Martial Arts, all of our internationally certified instructors follow our philosophy that Every Kid is a Winner and Every Kid is special. Our goal is to introduce your child to an ongoing lifetime method of improving their self-concept and confidence. We do not teach them to fight or be a bully.
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The Tiny Tiger program was developed specifically for preschool children (ages 4-6). This program offers children a strong foundation in essential character qualities such as courtesy, respect and discipline. In addition, the program is designed to improve children’s motor skills and enhance their ability to focus and follow directions. All classes are taught using the most safe, fun and exciting instruction methods available for this age group. This program works in conjunction with the Karate for Kids program, thereby emphasizing the same important life skills themes and value system.Tiny Tigers have their own unique victory patch and “Victory Stars.” Stars are earned in the same way as the Karate for Kids program, with slight modifications in recognition of the preschool age of the child. Four different colored victory patches of the Tigers are the same as the Karate for Kids patches. Upon graduation from the Tiny Tigers program into the “Junior” or “Big Kid” program, Tigers are rewarded by the opportunity to wear the “Big Kids” or “Karate for Kids” patch.
The karate for kids program focuses on the same life skills as the tiny tiger program while catering them towards this older age group. This program put more emphasis on goal setting, integrity and discipline. This help students learn to use goal setting and make good decisions based on these skills that are increasingly valuable later in life.
There are many reasons for kids to become involved in the Martial Arts. We have developed a program based on traditional Taekwondo for kids called Karate for Kids. ATA's Karate for Kids program is based on a lifetime learning concept in addition to the technical skills of traditional Taekwondo. The building blocks for our system are monthly themes such as:
| GOALS -- “Things you work towards” PERSEVERANCE -- “Never giving up” COURTESY -- “Showing good manners” HONOR -- “Earning another’s respect” LOYALTY -- “To be faithful” SELF-CONTROL -- “Controlling your actions” |
RESPECT -- “To be considerate of people, places, and things INTEGRITY -- “Doing the right thing even when no one is watching” ATTITUDE -- “The way you feel about something” DISCIPLINE -- “To obey what is right” CONFIDENCE -- “Believing in yourself” FOCUS -- “Keeping your mind on your target" |
Gold --Straight A's, Honor roll, or significant improvement
Silver -- Special Performance Awards
Blue -- Monthly themes, weekly lessons, classroom performance
Red -- Tournament participation
Karate for Kids develops greater self-esteem, discipline, and leadership skills while learning basic self-defense maneuvers.
The Black Belt Club Program- is a program developed by the ATA. It is open
to all students regardless of rank or age. It represents the highest level of our “Success through Goal Setting” philosophy. Black Belt Club members are those individuals who have set their goal to be a “Black Belt.” Students must know exactly what their goal is if they are to move toward it with desire and conviction. A Black Belt Club patch is worn on the left sleeve of the uniform to remind them of their goal every time they put on their uniform. However the Black Belt Club is much more than just a patch. The Black Belt Club is specialized training in weapons and sparring to elevate your training towards earning your Black Belt.Ask your instructor how to set your goal to become a Black Belt!
Junior Leadership Program is for all students 13 years old and younger who want to develop leadership skills that
will serve them in all aspects of their lives. This program’s mission is to build future leaders of America for a better tomorrow. These students accept a higher level of responsibility as Ambassador’s of Songahm Taekwondo. They are distinguished with special uniforms and receive advanced level training in:
Taekwondo - Creative forms, Demonstration Team, Class Management Skills.
Weapons - 3 Sectional Staff, Kama, Sword, creative weapon forms.
Leadership Life Skills - Charisma, Passion, Responsibility, Courage, and many more.
Leadership Development - Public Speaking, Telephone Procedures, Proper Introduction.
XMA - Combines gymnastics, dance, acting and martial arts.
Bully Busters - How to confront and handle a bully through nonviolent techniques
Child Abduction - 10 most common techniques of an abductor, Kidz in Power Certification.
Peer Pressure - Techniques to handle peer pressure while remaining cool!
ATA Xtreme Martial Arts or XMA, is a
mixed sprot of acrobatics, gymnastics and martial arts. XMA also set and X-games kind of pace to weapons drills as well. It is a combination of techniques, methods of movements and philosophies from all martial arts styles. It is a mixture of virtually all martial arts styles blended together with high-flying acrobatics and gymnastics.
This isn't your typical martial arts class! It's more like pumped up, high energy full—throttle martial arts. Allclasses are taught using the most safe, fun and exciting instruction methods available for this age group. Your kids will love the challenging moves that teach basic self—defense and resemble those seen on TV and in movies.
The fast—pace of this class gives kids an outlet for their energy in an environment that is mega fun while providing a heart—pounding cardio workout. Kids gain confidence and self—esteem while learning martial arts moves and getting fit.
ATA LAUNCHES CHILD SAFETY ABDUCTION PROGRAM IN PARTNERSHIP WITH AMBERALERT.COM
Over 800,000 children were reported missing last year! Don't let yours become one! 
ATA Martial Arts, in partnership with AMBERAlert.com, is launching a worldwide initiative to help minimize the risk of child abduction through education. ATA's Kidz 'n Power porgram covers important safety information in a straightforward, non-threatening way including break away techniques, stranger warning signs, tips to deal with bullies and internet safety precautions. The program uses an interactive DVD featuring Sgt. Safety to teach kids about all types of dangers from bullies, drugs, fire and the most important abduction safety. This is a must course for any child!
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