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Instructor's Mission |
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Our mission is to provide children with the
positive influence of the martial arts. This specially created program is a
total learning activity that stresses education of values and character. We
pledge to help your people learn patience, concentration, humility,
self-discipline, self-control, and respect. We intend to enhance the successful
lives of children through both personal development and achievement. |
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What children can learn in the
Youth Program |
This program is designed to develop a positive
character in today's children by utilizing strict guidelines and a fun
atmosphere at the same time.
| Respect |
One of the basic premises
of the martial arts is respect. We teach respect first, for themselves
and all around them, and then we teach technique. |
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Self-Discipline |
While we use the theory of
an oriental warrior's disciplinary training, it is geared more towards
teaching children self-control as their mind and body matures. |
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Coordination |
Through our routine
technical training, a child's physical and mental coordination will
improve. |
| Behavior |
The discipline and rules of
conduct in our classes, along with the bowing answering 'yes, sir/ma'am'
and other attitude requirements, help shape the child's behavior in a
positive direction. |
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Confidence |
Children discover self-value and pride through our training with the attitude of, 'he can do
it, she can do it, I can do it'. |
| Patience |
Many children have gotten
used to instant gratification common in our high-tech world. Our classes
will help to bring out their inner calmness and endurance. As they
experience achievement through the progression of our belt system, they
will learn to pursue goals with an 'always finish what you start'
attitude. |
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Concentration |
Developing power of
concentration through our training is assisted by our 'all our effort'
which must be performed by the child in every class. Children learn the
three keys of concentration - focus mind, focus eyes, and focus bodies. This
is one of the most important benefits of our program. These power of
concentration are transferred into a child's academic performance. |
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Responsibility |
Children in our program
learn that you must not only do the right thing, but you must do the
right thing for the right reason. It's easy to do something because you
fear punishment. Personal responsibility means that our children must
choose the correct path on their own and accept the consequences for
incorrect actions. |
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Cooperation |
Group training with other
children teaches the skill of teamwork. Teamwork skills are valuable for
use throughout the course of life. |
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Health |
A formal training program
helps to develop a child's body, inside and out. Better mental and
physical health improves all other areas of a child's life, such as
eating and sleeping habits. |
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with sense of justice |
By utilizing our warrior's
honor codes, children will mature and grow with a sense of fairness. Our
instructors will enforce the right way and wrong way throughout our
lessons. |
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Recommendations |
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Studies show that
children who continue to train in a good, traditional martial arts
school tend to show improvements in a variety of areas, including
academic performance, attention, behavior, self-esteem, and physical
coordination. |
Michael E. Kaye, Ph. D.
Clinical Psychologies
Penn State University |
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As a parent-child
clinical nurse specialist, I can attest to the benefits of Tang Soo Do
training...the child's overall development as a person...learning to
concentrate, focus attention, to obey instructions, to be patient and to
accept constructive criticism...I heartily recommend Tang Soo Do
training for any child (or adult) to enhance their physical, mental and
spiritual growth and well being. |
Gaye Wilson, RN, MSN
Parent-Child Clinical Nurse Specialist
Sacramento County, California |
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Tang Soo Do training
enhances a child's overall physical development of strength,
flexibility, coordination, balance, agility and weight control; as well
as strengthening the cardio-respiratory system. |
Gerald A. Stine, M.S.
Exercise Science
Santa Rosa, California |
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