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By studying in our dojo, beside the obvious physical benefits aspects such as improved condition, coordination and self-defense skills, our students gain in the areas of discipline and cultural enrichment, developing a strong mind, building confidence and learning etiquette.

The basic foundation of our martial arts customs and etiquette come from respectfulness.  Learning respect for each other can be applied to any society throughout the world.  For an example, in Japan it is customary to bow as a form of greeting or to show respect to others.  This is similar to when we say hello and shake hands here in America.   We teach both adults and children to always bow when entering or leaving the dojo.  It is a requirement of our dojo to announce your presence by saying hello at the entrance and to greet to each other and teachers.  These are signs of respect the student shows for the dojo, their instructors, and their fellow students.

Once a student learns to incorporate what they’ve learned in the dojo into their behavior (not referring just to the physical actions of martial arts, or to customs and etiquette such as bowing, but also to the aspect of noticing the existing environment in which different forms of etiquette exists), it will be helpful all through his or her life. This is a proven fact acknowledged by our students who have become successful in achieving their educational, professional, and personal goals.  Learning martial arts with these meanings has helped them in many aspects of their lives.

HOW TO "STOP" THE BULLYING – (TRAINING)

We are experts in the development of self-confidence, self-reliance, and strong character in children.  We believe that these are powerful tools that can help children to defend themselves against bullying in their interactions with other children.  Learning to physically and mentally defend oneself in a martial art school is a start, but only just the beginning.  Engaging in a carefully constructed traditional and modern program of mental and physical exercise routines, with regularity and persistence, over time helps to develop unmatched inner strength in children.

In our opinion, training with other children at the dojo under the supervision of our instructors, and perhaps even competing in tournaments on the local or even national levels, contribute to enhancing the appropriate knowledge, self control, strategic planning and martial arts skills necessary to win out against aggression by others.

These fundamentals have always been our focus, and though they do not develop overnight, we believe that they aid significantly in preventing a child from ever becoming a victim of any kind.  In keeping with this, we firmly believe that by working closely together with schools’ Anti-Bullying Program, we aim to reduce discriminatory isolation.  We offer a special support and services to our community and schools.

ANTI-DRUGS

Similarly, we firmly believe that the state of mind and body required to maintain a sharp focus, plan ahead quickly, exhibit fast reflexes, and engage in strenuous movements for extended periods of time is impossible to attain under the influence of drugs. We encourage constant progression by providing students with tasks that are progressively harder to fulfill, so as to develop the inner strength and mental preparedness necessary to overcome the many obstacles that will be placed in their paths throughout their lives. The spirit of effort and self-determination that this path fosters in children helps to make them confident and reliant on themselves, and therefore less susceptible to peer pressure.

SAMURAI KIDS CLUB

We do provide weapons class as part of our childrens’ curriculum, but only for students at the Intermediate and above levels.  This minimum level of study is required because, in general, the weapon movements are very intricate and therefore more difficult to learn and remember than techniques involving just the hands and feet.  Looking back at our results over the past fifty years of training students in Japan, Puerto Rico, Argentina, India and the US, we can safely say our methods of weapon training develop superior coordination and strength, and can increase the ability to learn, by developing the flexibility of the mind, as well as that of the body.

As safety is a primary concern, the first weapon techniques introduced in this class involve the long staff (Bo) techniques using a shorter staff, with progression to the short staff (Jo) next.  Later, after students have become proficient with both long and short staffs, they will be permitted to move on to other weapons, if they choose.

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