| In this free report you will learn everything you need | | | | no martial arts training, can open a school and call |
| to know about martial arts schools and how to | | | | themselves a Grandmaster and be elevated to 8th |
| choose the best one for your child. My goal is to | | | | Degree Black Belt. Can you imagine if your |
| make you a Black Belt Shopper! Once you | | | | elementary school teacher didnt have to get a |
| understand the differences between schools, you will | | | | degree and just one day decided to become a |
| be able to make a good decision instead of guessing. | | | | teacher. They walk down to the local elementary |
| Dont be fooled by flashy techniques and window | | | | school and sign up to be a teacher. How effective |
| dressing! You are shopping for your childs future you | | | | would they be? I certainly would not bet my childs |
| cant afford to make the wrong choice! | | | | future on them. |
| Topics in this report include: | | | | 3) 5 schools close and 5 new schools open every |
| * The 3 Dangers of Choosing the Wrong Martial Arts | | | | month Too many people have the belief that |
| Program for your child | | | | because they have earned a Black Belt, that they |
| * How to Avoid the 2 Biggest Martial Arts Rip-Offs! | | | | now can open a school and teach martial arts. My |
| * 4 Costly Misconceptions About Martial Arts | | | | analogy for that is just because you graduate from |
| * The 3 Deadly Secrets About Martial Arts Schools | | | | high school, doesnt make you a high school teacher! |
| * 3 Mistakes to Avoid When Choosing a Martial Arts | | | | 3 Mistakes to Avoid When Choosing a Martial Arts |
| School | | | | School |
| * Why You Want Your Child to Study Martial Arts | | | | 1) Shopping strictly on price alone If a school is |
| * 4 Steps to Getting Your Child Started in Martial | | | | charging $40 per month there is reason. Professional |
| Arts | | | | schools will charge between $119 and $199 a month. |
| This is an educational service provided by: Denny | | | | If you are not interested in education, the $40 to |
| Strecker and Denny Streckers Karate | | | | $80 a month school or program will be all right. But, if |
| The 3 Dangers of Choosing the Wrong Martial Arts | | | | you want a better education, you will want to find a |
| Program for your child | | | | higher quality school. Also, just because a school is |
| 1) Wasted Money - All too enough, parents run down | | | | the most expensive doesnt mean it is the best. Shop |
| to the closest school - or worse - look for the | | | | by the value you are getting from the school, not |
| cheapest school, and enroll their child, only to find | | | | just the cost of the program. |
| that weeks later their child doesnt want to go any | | | | 2) Choosing a school simply because it is the closest |
| more. Now, they have wasted their money on a | | | | to your home This is one of the worst reasons to |
| program that did not meet their needs or | | | | select the school that is going to educate your child. |
| expectations. | | | | Dont fall into the trap of thinking just because the |
| 2) Trying New Things As a parent, you know how | | | | school is close, you wont have any trouble making |
| difficult it can be to introduce something new to your | | | | classes. If your child is not having fun, it doesnt |
| child. Once they have had a negative experience with | | | | matter if the school is across the street, or a couple |
| anything, it is twice as difficult to get them to try it a | | | | of miles away. |
| second time. If a child does not like their martial arts | | | | 3) Choosing a school that doesnt have a family |
| program, they believe ALL programs are the same, | | | | atmosphere It is easy to tell what type of clientele a |
| so they will not want to try any other activities. | | | | school caters to simply by watching classes. If the |
| 3) Life Skills Education - By not getting your child into | | | | school is full of adult males in their early twenties, the |
| a quality martial arts school, they are going to miss | | | | school is probably pretty militaristic and hardcore. This |
| the opportunity at Life Skills training that is not given | | | | would not make for a good match for a young child. |
| any place else - Goal Setting, Time Management, | | | | Look to see if multiple family members train. Are |
| Leadership and Public Speaking. Imagine your child is | | | | there programs and classes for everyone interested? |
| at a job interview and it is down to two people your | | | | A professional school will be able to offer a variety |
| child and one other candidate. Both have equal | | | | of programs under one roof for the entire family to |
| schooling and skills, but your child brings up they have | | | | enjoy. |
| skills in Leadership, Time Management, Public | | | | Why You Want Your Child to Study Martial Arts |
| Speaking, Commitment and Goal Setting. Who do you | | | | Martial Arts offers a variety of benefits to children of |
| think the boss will want to hire? | | | | all ages - Increased Focus and Concentration, Better |
| How to Avoid the 2 Biggest Martial Arts Rip-Offs! | | | | Grades, Goal Setting, Teamwork, and Self-Confidence |
| 1) Promises of What You Want to Hear Not all | | | | just to name a few. No other activity teaches both |
| martial arts schools are created equal! Do your | | | | mental and physical benefits to the extent of Martial |
| research. There are a variety of teaching methods | | | | Arts. Martial Arts is also the perfect compliment to |
| and styles. Call all of the schools in your area and | | | | any other sport or activity better eye-hand |
| more importantly, visit them! Schools have been | | | | coordination, stronger legs, better balance, and better |
| known to make all kinds of promises over the phone. | | | | cardiovascular ability. |
| By visiting the school, you can truly SEE what their | | | | 4 Steps to Getting Your Child Started in Martial Arts |
| program teaches and if they are going to be able to | | | | 1) Make a commitment to act Many people say they |
| benefit your child. | | | | are going to start something, but they never take |
| 2) Dont Sign a 24 Month or Longer Contract Just | | | | the first step which is finding the schools in your area. |
| about every school will offer an Introductory | | | | 2) List your objectives Start a list of the most |
| Membership. This can range from 1 free class to a | | | | important objectives. Examples would be: helping your |
| discounted 1 month program. The bigger question is | | | | child become more self-confident, finding positive role |
| What happens next? A non-professional school will | | | | models for your child, find an activity to help your |
| want you to sign a 2 year, or even longer contract, | | | | child loose weight, or any of a hundred other reasons. |
| right away. The reason behind this is due to the fact | | | | Make sure the school is going to meet these |
| that your child will not want to come back after a | | | | objectives. |
| month or two of classes, but you end up paying the | | | | 3) Ask questions Have a list of questions prepared |
| school for years. A school that offers month to | | | | ahead of time. Dont rely on your memory. You are |
| month agreements is just as bad. The trouble with | | | | going to be gathering a lot of information. I cant tell |
| month to month agreements is two fold. First, the | | | | you the number of times I have had a parent say to |
| school can raise its rates ANY TIME it wants to. So | | | | me in an interview There was something else I was |
| you could sign up for a low rate, but within six | | | | going to ask, but I forgot what it was. Remember, |
| months, that rate could be doubled. Second, if there | | | | you are the customer make sure you are an |
| are not enough students paying for the month the | | | | educated customer by getting all of your questions |
| school will not be around for long. A professional | | | | answered. |
| school will generally offer a standard 12 month | | | | 4) When you find the right school, act Similar to step |
| program for new members. This locks in your rate | | | | #1, once you find the school that is right for your |
| for 12 months so it cannot be changed. | | | | child, get them started. A professional school will |
| 4 Costly Misconceptions About Martial Arts | | | | have open enrollment which means new students can |
| 1) One school is just like another This could not be | | | | join at any time. Start on an Introductory Program |
| any further from the truth. Each school is going to be | | | | which can be 2 to 4 weeks of classes. |
| set up and run in its own fashion. There is no | | | | One of the many things that make Denny Streckers |
| standardization from one school to the next. Dont | | | | Karate unique is our 100% Money Back Guarantee. If |
| settle on your childs education. Make sure you find | | | | you sign up for any of our programs and dont see |
| the school that best suits your needs. | | | | any difference in your child within the first 30 days, |
| 2) Martial Arts teaches children to fight or be | | | | we will refund 100% of your money. That is how |
| aggressive Martial Arts doesnt teach children to be | | | | sure I am that our program works. I often wonder |
| aggressive Television does! Children watch TV shows | | | | why all schools dont offer this, but to date, I dont |
| and watch cartoon characters or super heroes punch | | | | know of any others in the area that will stand behind |
| and kick the bad guys and destroy them. It isnt any | | | | their service as much as we do. |
| wonder that these same children then go to school | | | | I would like to thank you for taking the time to read |
| and use similar techniques on another child that has | | | | my free report on How To Choose the Best Martial |
| been mean to them. Quality schools will teach children | | | | Arts School For Your Child. I hope that you found it |
| several Conflict Resolution techniques so that they | | | | informational and useful for your needs. If you have |
| dont have to punch or kick another child. | | | | any questions or would like more information, please |
| 3) Martial Arts takes a lot of time out of the week | | | | feel free to contact me at: |
| Basic Martial Arts classes meet twice a week on | | | | Denny Strecker |
| average. Classes should range between 30 to 45 | | | | 28732 Ryan Road |
| minutes. Anything longer, child psychologists agree | | | | Warren, Mi. 48092 |
| isnt beneficial. The class tends to become boring and | | | | We started our program about six months ago, and |
| drawn out. In a quality martial arts school, a student | | | | being in the education field, I have learned so much |
| should be able to reach Black Belt in 2 to 3 years | | | | from this program even just by watching it. Joshua |
| training two days a week. | | | | has grown tremendously. His focus has improved and |
| 4) The instructor has to be a World Champion- It is | | | | he looks forward to coming to classeven if he has a |
| next to impossible to look at an ad or talk to a | | | | bad day at school he wants to come to karate. I |
| school where the Instructor is NOT a world champion | | | | would highly recommend this class. Melanie Rainwater |
| of something. The key to remember is that the rank | | | | (Educator/Parent of Joshua Rainwater) |
| of the instructor, or the world titles they have won, | | | | Allen has grown socially since starting the martial arts. |
| doesnt mean that they can teach your child. The | | | | We can see more of his training showing up in his |
| analogy I like to use for this is Mike Tyson. He may | | | | everyday thoughts and actionsHe is making efforts |
| be one of the greatest boxers in history but I would | | | | to include everyone in playtime by introducing |
| never let him near my children let alone teach them | | | | everyone to one another. |
| boxing. | | | | - Kathy Dahlka (Parent of Allen Dahlka) |
| The 3 Deadly Secrets About Martial Arts Schools | | | | Sensei is an excellent resource person. He has a |
| 1) Most schools dont have a teaching background For | | | | great ability and willingness to help both students and |
| all too long the standard for teaching has been the | | | | parents. He works well with the students and has the |
| highest rank belt would teach the class. There are | | | | ability to motivate them. He provides a positive |
| hundreds of instructors teaching a class simply | | | | environment for the students to learn and feel good |
| because they were the highest belt rank available. | | | | about themselves and their accomplishments.- Debbie |
| Some have gone through a very short seminar on | | | | Calvert (Parent of Justin Calvert) |
| teaching and then are left to fend for themselves. | | | | Self control and leadership has been another positive |
| Make sure your instructor is not only training, but | | | | aspect of their training at Denny Streckers Karate. I |
| continuing his or her teaching education as well. | | | | can see how this helps my children in their day to |
| 2) Instructors that have not earned a rank With no | | | | day interactions at school. They clearly will stand up |
| standardization in martial arts, there are schools that | | | | for what they believe in, no matter how much they |
| take advantage of that fact. A person with little, or | | | | get teased. |