Refuge Martial Arts Academy

Lil’ Dragons (Ages 4-6)

What is the Lil’ Dragons Program?

The Lil’ Dragon program is an age and ability appropriate, specially designed training program that teaches more than just martial arts.

It teaches youngsters to be good citizens and prepares them for life, or at least school. This program includes lessons in safety and life skills as well as physical martial arts skills. These skills help the students become well
rounded by promoting the child’s social, emotional, physical, and intellectual growth.

 What Separates the Lil’ Dragons Programs from Traditional Kid’s Classes?

We approach the physical portion of this class as a martial arts — focused physical education class. All skills and promotions are based on participation and course completion. Our primary objective is to get the students involved, giving 100% effort, having fun and ‘playing.’ Of course, this Lil’ Dragon curriculum is age and ability appropriate so that their “play” is actually their “work”. The primary focus in Lil’ Dragon class is to develop fundamental basics, creating a solid foundation to build upon in the older years. Therefore, we teach very few of the martial arts skills that you will see in older children’s programs and instead focus on the skills they need BEFORE entering the older classes.

What are the Benefits of Lil’ Dragons Programs for Students & Parents?

The Lil’ Dragon program is tailor made for this young age group and will therefore, meet their needs better than a traditional martial arts class which is targeted for an older group of children.

Lil’ Dragons Will:

• develop a sense of independence
• learn to share
• take turns
• encourage socialization
• follow directions and problem solve
• understand goal setting
• develop self-esteem
• promote physical strength
• promote coordination and stamina
• build fundamental motor skills
• increase awareness of body in space
• develop speech and language
• develop a love for learning
• demonstrate responsibility
• show self-control
• act respectfully

These are the skills your pre-schooler, kindergarten or first grader will need to progress in our Youth Karate Program and at home and at regular school.

Why Lil’ Dragon as Opposed to other Sports?

 Unlike other sports, martial arts is lifestyle training focused on whole child development – mentally, physically, socially and emotionally. Although students can compete with their skills, it isn’t recommended for this young age group yet as more focus is placed on doing their personal best and not on being “better” than others.

Kid Kick (Ages 7-11)

What is the Kid Kick Program?

Kid Kick is a group of girls and boys who range in age from 7 to 11. They run the spectrum in size, age, and maturity, but all have the desire to participate in an organized athletic program with a variety of activities and goals. This program is more martial arts skill oriented with life skills incorporated into it’s lesson plans each week.

Why Choose Kid Kick?

In addition to the enjoyment derived from participating in Refuge Martial Arts’  program, Kid Kick provides a list of underlying benefits and achievements for every single member.

SELF DEFENSE – SELF CONFIDENCE – BETTER GRADES
IMPROVED COORDINATION – EVERYONE WINS – FUN TO LEARN
BUILD SKILLS THAT WILL LAST A LIFETIME

Self-Defense

Karate teaches children to think instead of panic when compromised. It trains  them how to react in a way that will help them instead of put them into further  danger or trouble. Top Mount Martial Arts emphasizes the appropriateness of using what is learned in their lessons, and when and where it should be practiced.

Self-Confidence 

Children in the Kid Kick program are constantly achieving their goals. As each new goal is accomplished, confidence increases. Each child progresses at their own pace.  Each child’s accomplishments are celebrated in a way that promotes motivation to achieve more, and recognition of process as part of the achievement.

Better Grades / Better Student

Being a member of Kid Kick also means being a better student.  Developing personal & social skills is a major part of the program. We stress following directions, working as a part of the team, paying attention in class, respecting those teaching, and becoming an active participant. These are skills they will use for the rest of their life. 

Every Child Wins
Every child at Refuge Martial Arts is a winner. We use a positive reinforcement to help them achieve their goals during their training.

Improved Coordination
Karate challenges the entire body. It develops coordination, body awareness, balance, agility and poise.  As you develop your skill, your confidence goes up along with your coordination ability.

Fun to learn
Classes at Refuge Martial Arts are fun, dynamic and challenging. It is a unique approach to the martial arts for children who are there to learn and havefun. A balance in the curriculum is key to the program. Classes are a mix of high energy, serious traditional Karate, music, and games.

  
Refuge Martial Arts | 10636 Hwy 72 W. #304 Bentonville, AR | (479)426-7990 | refugemartialarts@gmail.com