LiL DRAGONS
American Karate Studios is the place to learn practical
self-defense and get into great shape... but the truth is it's so much more. Did you know that our students experience serious, life-changing benefits beyond physical fitness when they train with us? Most of them are not prepared for the soul-filling, heartwarming effects of our classes and how they change a person's whole outlook on life.
LiL DRAGONS
Our Little Dragons Program was developed specifically for preschool-age children 3-6 years old. Our martial arts classes for kids are designed with the following goals in mind:
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Developing life success skills. This includes the ability to focus, set goals, understand application, reward concepts, and other building blocks needed to set patterns for success in future aspirations.
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Teaching of character qualities. Some of these are courtesy, confidence, respect, self-control, integrity, self-esteem, perseverance, dedication, and honor for oneself and others.
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Self-defense and safety awareness skills.
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Development of basic motor skills
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Creating a foundation of fitness and practical self-defense.. American Kenpo karate tones and develops the the whole body, including the heart. Kenpo karate movements also increase coordination and flexibility. Which aides in injury prevention and boost in the immune-system
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IMPROVE FOCUS
Martial arts is challenging and requires your full focus & Attention. As you concentrate hard on listening to the instructor, then performing what they were shown, you start to build crucial links in your brain which boost your ability to focus.
What’s great is that this intense concentration naturally pours into all other areas of your life.
Melissa
Can't say enough good things about the studio. Marc is especially amazing with the kids but everyone is fantastic. Just started tumbling as well and my son loves it. Miss Lisa is patient and makes the class fun. There is no other place to take your children to then AKS!
Chad
Marc and Jimmy are fantastic with the kids! My son is 5 years old and has become much more attentive and disciplined in only 6 weeks of lessons. He loves going to karate and constantly talks about learning more kicks and punches to get his next stripe/belt. Thanks Marc!
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What Days do you offer Tai Chi classes?We offer classes: Monday & Friday 1:00pm - 2:00pm Monday & Wedneday 7:00pm - 8:00pm Saturday 9:00am - 10:00am
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Do I need to wear uniform?No special equipment or uniform is required, though flat, cotton-soled shoes are highly recommended.
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Which tai chi form do you teach?Marc Shay teaches the tai chi chuan form developed and taught by Professor Cheng Man-Ch’ing. This form is easy to learn, enjoyable, and accessible to students at a whole range of levels of physical skill and ability. Our form is based on principles (softness, relaxation, straightness, centeredness) that are the source of tai chi’s health benefits
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How do I learn Tai Chi?Tai chi is practiced as a “form,” a well-defined sequence of movements that flows from one posture to the next according to underlying principles. The tai chi form is learned by practicing the movements and principles in class weekly and at home every day. In class teachers demonstrate the movements, and students practice them together as a group. The teachers give you hands-on adjustments to help you feel the best alignment for the movements and postures.
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How long does it take to learn the tai chi form?How long does it take to learn the tai chi form?It usually takes about 30 to 36 class hours to learn the basic movements, depending upon the schedule of your teaching location. The benefits of doing tai chi, though, can be felt immediately: Even with the first movements of the form, we begin to embody the principles of tai chi chuan! The Tai Chi Foundation (TCF) course curriculum doesn’t end with the basic movements. You can continue to study tai chi at deeper and more subtle levels, embodying its principles more completely, for your entire life.e follow these simple steps: