When thinking of children and the martial arts, many mistakenly see visions of youngsters out of control throwing flying side kicks at each other. In fact the martial arts have the opposite impact on children. Our goal is to develop children's confidence, good sportsmanship, fairness to others and positive character.
Tuition: $110 per month
- Tuesday, Thursday · 5:30pm–6:15pm
Self esteem
Little Dragons emphasizes the fun side of karate while helping young children develop self esteem, discipline and confidence. The goal is more than learning a technique: it is helping children feel capable as they learn something new. Nanette's whole-child approach recognizes that each child brings individual needs and a different learning style to the dojo.
Good sportsmanship
Good sportsmanship and fairness to others are central to our children's classes. Learning karate is not about being out of control or showing off; it is about developing a positive attitude toward both yourself and the people around you. These values give the physical side of training a purpose beyond the mat.
Positive character
Positive character is a core goal of every children's class, alongside confidence and self esteem. Our approach puts the person learning karate at the center of the experience, rather than treating technique as the only measure of progress. For young children, the fun side of training and the values behind it belong together.
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Taught by the family
Chuck and Nanette Epperson teach the children's classes, bringing decades of experience to the dojo. Chuck has taught martial arts since 1979, while Nanette's background includes educational psychology, early childhood education and teaching children. Her sensitivity to individual needs and learning styles complements the family's long-standing commitment to karate instruction.
Your first visit
- We highly recommend observing the group class you are interested in before signing up.
- Schedule a sign up appointment by phone — it takes about 20 minutes.
- Bring height and weight so a uniform can be ordered.
- Payment is taken at the sign up appointment (cash, and on occasion PayPal).
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