4 Most Commonly Asked Questions Parents May Have

1. Are Classes Safe?

At Karate Masters, classes are highly supervised, in fact, the average student/teacher ratio is only 10 to 1. This ratio is three times less than a public school. The children are never asked to perform any movements that would put them in danger of injury or embarrassment. Our children’s curriculum has been specifically designed to accommodate ages 4 and up. This curriculum has been modified so children of these ages can successfully learn and perform all the moves necessary to excel in Tang Soo Do and life. The curriculum is never harmful, sometimes a little challenging to build greater self-image but never too difficult. We teach success so a child won't experience "failure."

2. Will My Child Have Fun?

Tang Soo Do is good, clean fun for kids...and a great way to give kids a head start on life. It has been our understanding that parents want the lasting benefits of confidence, respect, self-esteem and self-discipline that Tang Soo Do offers. However, we don’t want a struggle with the children when it’s time to get ready for class. Our instructors have become leaders in the field of motivating children. It is a required part of our instructor training to take seminars that teach "children so they want to learn". Motivation, excitement and fun are the essential tools we use to increase the learning and performance of our Karate Kids. We also offer various school events that teach children how to get along better with others, thus creating a spirit of teamwork and a sense of belonging. In recent months our students have met various masters, attended parties, bring a buddy days, seminars and more. Not only do our students learn the most they have the most fun too!

3. Will My Child Learn to be Abusive?

Absolutely not! Tang Soo Do is self-defense, not self-offense. Every child is taught our "student creed", which is a necessary part of learning the philosophy of our school. Student creed number four states...."I will use common sense before self-defense and never be abusive or offensive". Our creed is a commitment students learn in order to maintain the courtesy and integrity of our Art.

4. What is the Focus of the Program?

At Karate Masters our primary focus is to teach children "life skills". Because a structure of respect, courtesy and honesty is built into Tang Soo Do, children develop the ability to listen, learn, and achieve with a highly regulated environment. Most sports don’t build leadership traits, if you have the necessary skills to perform you’re in the game, if not you’re on the bench. Tang Soo Do is different ,the program is designed to develop leaders. Each week we teach the children how to develop such traits as confidence, self-discipline, better listening skills, honesty, integrity and much, much more. The classes combine the fun and excitement of Tang Soo Do training with weekly mental and philosophical lessons designed to strengthen our children mentally and physically.

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Philadelphia, PA 19148
Phone: 215-468-2121
Fax: 215-336-2121
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4712 #4 FM 2920
Spring, TX
Phone: 281-288-2001
(in the Hill Country Plaza)
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