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Ages 9 to 14
At Kajun Martial Arts, a good number of our students fall into the category we call our Youth/Teen Program. Martial arts school industry standards suggest a lull in the age group from 9 to 14 years old. The fact that many martial art schools don't have a large enrollment in this area is proof they are not doing something correctly.
Numerous psychological studies have found that children in the 9 to 14 year old range who study martial arts, and specifically Kajun Martial Arts' style of martial arts, have an increased sense of responsibility, are more reluctant to take foolish risks, and have a greater sense of self-esteem. This is why millions of parents are using martial arts to supplement their children’s education. Plus it’s just pure fun!
Our Elite Youth Program teaches practical martial arts and proven self-defense methods, but more importantly, we teach our teen students how to handle the tough challenges that appear around this age. Our students learn that physical self-defense is the last resort and rarely necessary. We stress to our students that the techniques they learn in class will work, and should never be used for "showing off" or to intimidate others.
True "self-defense" starts with learning to be confident, and knowing how to negotiate and get along with others. Kajun students learn how to avoid conflict, set and achieve goals, make responsible choices, avoid negative peer pressure, and many other important skills crucial for success in life! Put simply, Kajun Martial Art’s Elite Youth Program emphasizes complete physical, mental and emotional development.
We attribute this to our high-energy, exciting, fun, yet realistic classes, which includes bringing some of the best instruction in the world to our schools. Each one of our teachers is put through a rigorous training course, resulting in some of the best coaches in the world for this age group.
Our Elite Youth Program is the one of the most well rounded, touching on all the things that students of this age group are interested in. We leave each student walking away with the three "S's" theory; Sweating, Smiling and Striving for more. This metaphor was coined many years ago by one of the best martial arts motivators in the industry, and we have been using it ever since with outstanding results!
Each student will gain the edge in life, and grab onto the personal power which has guided hundreds of our students to become masters of their lives. Through regular, dedicated training, every student will master the emotions and behaviors that drive them, enabling them to manage their minds and bodies to achieve greater success than they ever dreamed of.
One of the best things about martial arts is that it delivers an elite level of physical fitness while kids are having fun. Most of the time, they don't even realize they're exercising.
But make no mistake, kids who take martial arts are some of the most well conditioned children around. Martial arts provides cardiovascular endurance, muscular strength, flexibility, agility and balance. There are really no other sports or activities that can compare.
Childhood obesity is at epidemic levels today. We work with students who need to lose weight to help them break unhealthy habits, and set realistic fitness goals. The lessons children learn will follow them into adulthood, setting them up for a lifetime of good health and a positive self image.
Bullying hurts. It causes psychological and emotional scars that can last a lifetime. Regardless of whether your child is the victim of bullying, or the one doing it, low self esteem is usually the source, and will eventually lead to poor school performance, depression and labeling.
Kajun Martial Arts has the solution. Our program builds physical, mental and emotional strength, while our students learn both self respect, and respect for others. Children who believe in themselves not only make poor targets for bullies, they learn to stand up and "find their voice." At the same time, children who were inclined towards bullying learn they don't need to intimidate others to feel self worth.
Many parents worry that martial arts may make their child more aggresive, but in reality, it's the exact opposite. Martial arts teaches children self control. Our students learn to stand up for themselves and their principles, and to respond to bullying in the most effective manner, with physical force being the last resort. The advantage to the techniques we teach is that they are totally non-violent, and are only applied in response physical aggression, ensuring that they are never used for the wrong reason. Most importantly, our students learn they can walk away from trouble with courage and authority.
Kajun Martial Arts has the solution. Our program builds physical, mental and emotional strength, while our students learn both self respect, and respect for others. Children who believe in themselves not only make poor targets for bullies, they learn to stand up and "find their voice." At the same time, children who were inclined towards bullying learn they don't need to intimidate others to feel self worth.
Many parents worry that martial arts may make their child more aggresive, but in reality, it's the exact opposite. Martial arts teaches children self control. Our students learn to stand up for themselves and their principles, and to respond to bullying in the most effective manner, with physical force being the last resort. The advantage to the techniques we teach is that they are totally non-violent, and are only applied in response physical aggression, ensuring that they are never used for the wrong reason. Most importantly, our students learn they can walk away from trouble with courage and authority.
"My family and I would like to start by thanking Kajun Martial Arts for all of our years spent together. This journey started when our daughter, Gretchen, was in kindergarten. She was a very shy little girl and we wanted to enroll her in an activity that would help her confidence level as well as keep her fit and active.
Gretchen was very nervous about her first class but the staff at KMA were kind and loving (especially Mr. Trey and Mrs. Andrea). They made her excited about martial arts after those first few tentative classes and she was hooked. Soon, we were attending classes two to three times a week. I saw my daughter gaining physical strength as well as mental strength. She exhibited a blossoming new self-confidence as she attained each of her new belt ranks. Now a few years later, she has completed her ultimate goal of becoming a first degree black belt. This was a huge milestone for her, proving that with hard work and perseverance, she could achieve what seemed like an insurmountable goal at the beginning of this journey.
It would not have been possible without the love, support, hard work and dedication of all the staff at Kajun Martial Arts. The skill set, but more importantly the mind set she learned from Master Ryan and all the instructors (Mr. Austin especially) I know will serve her well her whole life. I was very pleased with our experience at KMA and would highly recommend them to anyone wanting their child to become a more confident and self reliant individual."
"Kajun Martial Arts (KMA) is an amazing organization. My son, Ajani, now eleven years old, has been going there for over two years and we have had a very pleasant experience 😁 The staff is super friendly, they speak to the kids by name and are always encouraging them. I especially like the fact that they give my
son responsibility and discipline training as well. This has allowed him to help more proactively at home. The staff often gives him extra time when required with a smile on their faces. At Kajun Martial Arts they have no favorites as they treat all children as individuals and in a nice, friendly and mature way. They push my son to be the best version of himself and to always meet his goals. Thanks KMA. Keep up the good works."
So find out first-hand what makes our Kajun Martial Arts Elite Youth Program unlike anything you’ve ever experienced.
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