| Are you a parent looking for a way to teach | | | | value, and purpose) |
| child-development traits, child safety, and | | | | A well-structured program teaches the same |
| self-defense skills necessary for success in the world | | | | child-development lessons that many other groups |
| - to help your child develop to his or her fullest | | | | and organizations do, but with several distinct |
| potential? Well... | | | | differences. |
| All Child-Development Programs Are NOT the Same! | | | | These differences include: |
| While there are many good children's programs, | | | | - Developing the whole child (physically, mentally |
| groups, and organizations out there, the truth is that, | | | | & emotionally) |
| when examined closely on the grounds of benefits... | | | | - The leaders are walking, talking examples of the |
| ... no other child-development program develops the | | | | program |
| whole child like a well-structured martial arts program. | | | | - Challenging every student to succeed (not just |
| We all have three basic aspects to our make-up, and | | | | rewarding those who do) |
| children are certainly no different. If we are to insure | | | | - The program is based on sound child-development |
| that our children grow up with all of the advantages | | | | principles |
| necessary to become positive, powerful and | | | | - The leaders understand and use good |
| productive people, we must make sure that we | | | | child-development models for maximum results with |
| work to provide those things, including educational | | | | all types of children |
| resources, that will develop these three aspects | | | | Only a well-structured martial arts program for |
| within them: | | | | children develops the whole child... |
| - Physical (including the body and it's overall fitness, | | | | ... body, mind, and spirit. |
| strength level, and health) | | | | If you've never thought of looking into the martial |
| - Mental (including clarity and focus, knowledge, and | | | | arts for your child, consider it. It just might be the |
| problem-solving abilities) and... | | | | best decision you ever make for them. |
| - Spiritual/Emotional (including feelings of self-worth, | | | | |