Juniors (Ages 5-13)

Is your child lacking self confidence and self esteem, or even just shy? Does your child have trouble paying attention in school? Do they have trouble just listening and being disrespectful at times?

The power behind martial arts classes can really be amazing. These classes help children build confidence and learn respectful behavior. The students are taught the value of hard work and discipline. All the while, they are having fun, and getting a great workout at the same time

The Benefits Of Karate

Juniors (Ages 5-13)

SUCCESS
An individual journey……a goal to try and do better than you did the day before……not a competition against anyone else. But learning good sportsmanship to understand the importance of the values of courtesy and empathy.
CONFIDENCE
Earning belt promotions is a wonderful feeling and having a goal to work toward, makes a student feel successful and want to persevere. All of this carries forward into life outside the dojo.
SELF DEFENSE
Bullying is a hot topic these days and many people are unsure how to handle different situations. Students are taught ways to handle stress and avoid situations.
EXERCISE
Exercise and fitness is important to learn to stay healthy and strong. With children and technology today, many children do not get the right amount of exercise that they need.
DISCIPLINE
A commitment to martial arts, progressing through different ranks, and learning martial arts skills, helps develop positive character traits to stay focused and disciplined in school, work and any other activities.

Improved Focus & Boosts Self Confidence

Training in Karate takes many people out of their comfort zones. Karate is physically very dynamic with a lot of active movements and poses from other perspectives. Many parents at White Mountain Karate enjoy enrolling their child in our programs because it is a total learning activity that involves basic forms, board breaking, kicking, striking, and punching. This helps a child’s coordination, balance, and physical fitness. Karate also helps students learn self-discipline, respect, and focus. Many parents at White Mountain Karate of Holderness see an improvement in their child’s learning and an increased attention span and focus in school.

White Mountain Karate is dedicated to empowering you or your child with the confidence and self-esteem needed to succeed in everyday life. Karate can bring out the positive qualities that have always been a part of you or your child, whether that is inner calm, positive mental attitude, patience, or self-discipline. Karate will help you overcome fear, anger and self-doubt, and leave you feeling confident in any situation.

Weight Loss & Positive Social Interaction

Karate is a total body workout because it involves a lot of explosive punches, kicks, strength, agility. At White Mountain Karate, we know the importance of a healthy mind and body. Child-obesity is a serious problem in the United States, so introducing your child to martial arts is a great way to combat that. In Karate, you’ll burn hundreds of calories in each class, develop lean muscles, and boost flexibility. Karate is a high-energy training class that is great for overall health and weight loss.

Many parents also choose to enroll their children in Karate because it is a great opportunity to make friends. During class, there will be many children kicking and punching together. We create a friendly atmosphere where the children are motivated to help each other achieve their individual goals. Members at White Mountain Karate have become close friends and help each other kick harder, faster, and higher.

Engaging and Fun
Anti-Bullying Education

Learning Karate will benefit you and your child immensely. Karate helps build mental tough

ness, teaches the value of hard work, and gives you the persistence you need in everyday life. Many members at White Mountain Karate have said that Karate is also a great stress-relief from school or work because it helps take their mind off problems they are facing so they can focus all their strength and thoughts into punching and kicking targets.

Karate is also a great way to help your child with developmental life-skills. It puts them in an atmosphere where they can succeed, gain self-esteem, and learn to never give up. Bullying in schools has become an ever-increasing problem, so giving your child the skills they need to feel confident in redirection and assertiveness. Our students are taught how to redirect verbal assaults and assess situations without needing to physically use their skills.