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I was 11 yrs. old the first time I was offered alcohol and cigarettes.

Two of my young instructors revealed this fact to me during a discussion of the benefits of our Karate for Kids program. Both of these young men felt that martial arts training gave them the discipline and confidence to refuse to drink or smoke cigarettes.
It is hard to believe that young people are faced with such difficult choices, choices that will affect their entire lives, at such a young age!
What a frightening thought for any parent.
Here is how we can help YOUR child develop the strength to resist the negative peer pressure he/she will surely face
By Developing Discipline
Bullet 1 Our program is GOAL oriented. Learning to set GOALS will allow your child to make decisions that will ACCOMPLISH these goals. Such as MAKING THE HONOR ROLL, GOING TO THE COLLEGE OF THEIR CHOICE, winning a CHAMPIONSHIP, or getting a BLACK BELT. Discipline is simply making good choices that will enable your child to accomplish these GOALS. 
By Building Confidence
Bullet 1 Lack of confidence is one of the reasons that young people choose to follow the wrong crowd. They are seeking acceptance and trying to fit in. Confidence gives them the strength to LEAD not follow. They will learn to seek out friends who like them the way they are. 
By Learning to Focus
Bullet 1 Without goals, it is difficult for anyone to remain focused on the tasks at hand, whether it’s martial arts training, school work, or practicing music lessons. Of course, in young children, focus can be a real challenge. By establishing both short term goals, as well as long term goals, your child will learn to complete assigned tasks. 
By Developing Strong, Healthy Bodies
Bullet 1 With child obesity becoming more and more of a problem in this country, parents should also be aware that fitness will directly affect your child's self-image. In addition, exercise will enhance your child's ability to focus in school and increase his/her ability to resist illness. 
The sense of accomplishment your child will feel as he/she progresses though the ranks on the way to black belt will empower you child to resist all of the temptations that will stand in the way of becoming a strong, healthy, happy adult!
That's Our Main Goal- Is This What You Are Looking For?
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