At United Studios of Self Defense, we work hard to make your child's first experience with the Martial Arts a safe and productive one. Young people must have personal goals and a caring support system to make their dreams reality. We will make your child a strong, able and productive member of society armed with character, strong self-discipline and a healthy self-image. Equipped with these positive attributes, your child will have the inner strength needed to avoid the many temptations children face today.

Our Martial Arts Education Program is tailored to the needs of children at different developmental levels. We have grouped our children's classes into three different age groups to ensure the best experience for each child and teaching methods that are tailored to the developmental level of each child.

• Our Children's class (ages 4 to 8) focuses on self control, focus, teamwork and confidence. Physically, our children develop enhanced balance and coordination through use of karate footwork and basics. In terms of self defense, our children develop confidence, strategies for avoiding dangerous situations, and a basic understanding of how to strike and escape from an attacker if needed.
• Our Junior's class (ages 9 to 14) focuses on leadership, physical fitness, self discipline, and an understanding of body mechanics and methods for delivering effective blocks and strikes. Physically, the Juniors develop overall strength and flexibility. For self defense, Juniors work defensive techniques based on multiple attacker situations, specific grab escapes and defensive techniques, and grappling situations.

See below for more details on:

• Martial Arts Program Curriculum
• How the Program Works
• How Your Child Will Advance Through the Program
• Your Role as a Parent

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Martial Arts Program Curriculum

The Martial Arts Program curriculum consists of developing Major Life Skills that are necessary for participation in any sport or activity. The curriculum also contains Personal Development Skills that are used to reinforce family values. As your child continues the Program, they will become more focused and motivated to achieve any goal they set in life. United Studios reinforces to its students the phrase, "We are motivated, dedicated, and quest to be our best."

How the Program Works

The style we teach is Shaolin Chuan Fa, also known as Shaolin Kempo. Our style is over 2,000 years old and comes from China. Students learn to use both their hands and feet to defend themselves. Students can also learn to use Martial Arts weapons once they have reached an advanced level.

There are two elements to our program:

Personal Lesson
Your child will receive one Personal Lesson with their Instructor every week. In their Lesson, they will focus on learning material required for promotion to their next rank and/or receive help in areas they may find difficult. In this way, your child is constantly learning and processing new material.

Group Class
Our studio offers up to three Group Classes every week. Your child will meet and work with other students of similar ability and rank. During the group class, your child will receive an excellent physical workout. They will also have the opportunity to practice their new material with other students. Click here for our group class schedule.

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How Your Child Will Advance Through the Program

Advancement in our system in divided into Belts or Ranks:

1	White Belt	7	Green Belt
2	Yellow Belt	8	Green Belt with a Brown Stripe
3	Orange Belt	9	Brown Belt 3rd Degree
4	Purple Belt	10	Brown Belt 2nd Degree
5	Blue Belt	11	Brown Belt 1st Degree
6	Blue Belt with a Green Stripe	12	Black Belt 1st Degree

Students who advance higher than Black Belt 1st Degree will receive an added stripe on their Belt until they reach the highest rank of 10th Degree Black Belt.

Every rank has required material that your child must learn before they can be promoted. Once your child has spent the required amount of time at their rank and all their material has been learned, they are eligible for promotion to their next rank.

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Your Role as a Parent

Here are some important tips that will help your child get the most out of our Martial Arts Education Program:

• Make sure you child attends class regularly. Children adjust to consistency. If taking a class becomes an option and not a priority, they will not adjust well. If a child is going to miss a class for any reason, call our studio so your child's instructor can establish alternative arrangements.
• Monitor your child's progress. Your child should, by regular attendance of classes and diligent practice, progress at a steady pace. Please inform your child's instructor if they begin to be challenged by any of their material.
• We see our studio as a part of the team that is working to help your child to become the best they can possibly be. If your child is having any difficulties in any area of their Martial Arts, school or home lives, please let us know. United Studios is always committed to help in any way we can.
• Keep track of when the next Promotion is scheduled to take place. This way, you can help prepare your child for their next promotion. United Studios' Instructors are dedicated to assisting students who require extra help sessions.
• Support your child in their Martial Arts Training. They will develop faster when they feel you are supporting them. Your child wants to do well and your support will show them that you are proud of their efforts.