You probably wouldn’t be here if you didn’t already know the link between martial arts at an early age and a child’s success in life. Studies have shown that martial arts lessons can help your child develop self-confidence, improved concentration, and leadership skills--all needed for future success. Hero Academy Kids Programs offer distinct advantages over other sports:
* no one sits on the bench; everyone participates and is equally valued
* life lessons are purposefully integrated into class
* leadership and character development is at the center of our curriculum
* we teach stranger awareness and self-protection skills--real-world value that goes way beyond a
plastic trophy or medal
But many instructors and schools lack the educational background and an understanding of child development to strategically and effectively promote these qualities in the next generation. Michael Hornback, Head Instructor at Hero Academy, is an educator. He earned his Masters Degree in Education and has been teaching students of all ages, in the public and private sector, for nearly ten years. He has carefully designed Hero Academy classes to develop age-appropriate skills and to maximize every student’s success.
Today’s children, more than ever, face increases in abuse and bullying, school pressure and anxiety, negative peer pressure, obesity and health risks, apathy and low self-esteem. It’s time to do something about it! Read on to find out more about the age-specific class that is right for your son or daughter.
Little Heroes
(Ages 4-6)
The Pre-school through Early Elementary years are vitally important to a young person’s development into adolescence and adulthood. Research has identified a number of core areas that are foundational during these years. Our Little Hero’s curriculum is designed to specifically target these areas: Balance, Fitness & Coordination, Focus and Concentration, Team work, Safety & Self Defense, and Self Control & Discipline.
Through the use of exciting games and fun incentives, your child will learn
* To set, focus on, and achieve goals
* Respect, courtesy, and compassion
* Self-control and self-discipline
* To deal with aggression in a healthy way
* To be a leader, not a follower
* To work with a partner and in a group
* Physical fitness and coordination and
* Most importantly, that fitness is FUN!
Simply the best thing you can do for your child’s future. Sign up your Little Hero today and begin to see immediate results!
Kids Karate
(Ages 7-12)
I know what its like. I was that kid who struggled to sit still during class. Well, this is the remedy. This is the outlet. This HIGH ENERGY class for elementary and middle school students is fast paced and full of developmental activities--all in disguise as just plain fun. Kids Karate combats negative influences by providing a fun way to get physically fit, develop social and leadership skills, build self-confidence, and learn self-defense—all contributing to future achievement.
Hero Academy Kids Karate is not the stiff, military-style martial arts you see in some schools, where the instructor yells at his students to demand respect. We teach by example. Classes are challenging, dynamically structured, and will increase your son or daughter’s focus and motivation to learn.
* Hyped-up, exciting music
* Flying kicks and movie moves
* Self-defense and bully-evasion
* Fun games and warm-ups
* Safe, controlled sparring
* Teamwork exercises
* Rolling and safe tumbling
