At United Studios of Self Defense, we work hard to make your
child's first experience with the Martial Arts a safe and productive one. Young people must have personal goals and a
caring support system to make their dreams reality. We will make your child a strong, able and productive member of society
armed with character, strong self-discipline and a healthy self-image. Equipped with these positive attributes, your child
will have the inner strength needed to avoid the many temptations children face today.
Our Martial Arts Education Program
is a detailed curriculum that focuses on improving your child's basic life skills. These skills will help them enter society
with a more confident and enthusiastic outlook. They will become better students at school, better listeners at home and more
ambitious towards the future. We believe that now are the most important years in your child's development in a fun, safe,
and motivating environment.
See below for more details on:
- Martial
Arts Program Curriculum
- How the Program Works
- How Your Child Will Advance Through the Program
- Your Role as a Parent
Martial
Arts Program Curriculum
The Martial Arts Program curriculum consists of developing Major
Life Skills that are necessary for participation in any sport or activity. The curriculum also contains Personal Development
Skills that are used to reinforce family values. As your child continues the Program, they will become more focused and motivated
to achieve any goal they set in life. United Studios reinforces to its students the phrase, "We
are motivated, dedicated, and quest to be our best."
Major Life Skills
Our Life Skills are composed of physical and mental benefits. The following are some of the Life Skills your child
will develop from participating in our Martial Arts Education Program: Confidence, Focus, Teamwork, Control, Balance, Memory,
Discipline, Fitness, and Coordination.
CONFIDENCE
As your child develops through our Program, they will become more confident in themselves and their abilities. Our Program
challenges your child to achieve new heights. In doing so, your child develops a new and greater confidence in him or herself.
Student will learn how to deal with different emotions such as fear, pain, anger, and self-doubt.
FOCUS
This
Life Skill will help your child improve his/her listening and reaction skills. They will become more attentive in the classroom
and at home. Your child will also become a better listener and a more focused student in school.
TEAMWORK
Teamwork is necessary for any child to develop. The more your child is willing to work with others the more he or she will
accomplish. Your child will develop character, which will help them to make new friends and become a better leader in life.
CONTROL
Having
good control means making good decisions. Whether your child is handling a pet or handling a problem, they will learn to make
the right decisions. Control builds confidence. Controlling one's mind and emotion is the key to controlling all situations
in one's life.
BALANCE
This
Life Skill is crucial to develop at an early age. Your child is beginning to participate in many physical activities that
are challenging to their balance. Your child will develop good balance and better posture.
MEMORY
Developing a good memory is exercise for your
child's brain. The more your child is challenged mentally, the stronger they become. Our Program is constantly helping
your child think and make smart decisions.
DISCIPLINE
Our Instructors use different drills to help create the vision that discipline is fun and rewarding. Your child will
take pride in doing the right thing. Your child will also learn to follow directions and exercise self discipline.
FITNESS
It is very important for all children to understand the importance of being healthy and physically fit. The habits
your child develops today will stay with them the rest of their lives. Our program also helps your child release excess energy
during exercise. The Instructors at United Studios encourage children to take an active role in understanding the benefits
of proper dietary habits and exercise.
COORDINATION
Your child will become a physical participant
in many sports and activities that will require proper timing and coordination. Our Program will help develop their coordination
through repetitive motion and a variety of balance, jumping, kicking, footwork, and gaging drills. The more coordination your
child develops, the fewer injuries they will sustain.
Personal Development Skills
Along with our Life Skills Program,
United Studios' commitment also extends to Personal Development Skills: Respect, Honesty, Commitment, Manners, and Attitude.
RESPECT
In the Martial Arts respect is very important. Students will learn the importance of
respect of parents, family members, teachers, friends, classmates and Instructors. Your child will develop respect for others
as well as themselves. Your child will learn the three R's of United Studios: Respect myself, Respect
others, Take Responsibility for my
actions.
HONESTY
Your
child will learn that honesty is of major importance in dealing with their family and friends. They also learn
to be honest with themselves.
COMMITMENT
Your child will learn that commitment to a task is very important. They learn that you may not achieve success at first, but
in the long term, you will. Students will understand the concept of goal setting and follow through. Your child will become
familiar with United Studios' Black Belt Success Cycle: Know what you want, Have a plan, Have a success coach, Take consistent
action, Review your progress, and Renew your goals.
MANNERS
Good manners are becoming rare today. Your child will learn to appreciate a simple "please" or "thank
you." Proper etiquette is rewarded and emphasized as being a key characteristic of good martial artists.
ATTITUDE
Your child's attitude will determine their ability to achieve in life. We strive to help all our students to
develop a positive attitude in everything they do.
How the Program Works The style we teach is Shaolin Chuan Fa, also
known as Shaolin Kempo. Our style is over 2,000 years old and comes from China. Students learn to use both their hands and feet to defend themselves.
Students can also learn to use Martial Arts weapons once they have reached an advanced level.
There are two elements to
our program:
Personal Lesson
Your child will receive one Personal Lesson with their Instructor every week. In their Lesson, they will focus on
learning material required for promotion to their next rank and/or receive help in areas they may find difficult. In this
way, your child is constantly learning and processing new material.
Group Class
Our studio offers up to three Group Classes every week. Your child will meet and work with other students of similar
ability and rank. During the group class, your child will receive an excellent physical workout. They will also have the opportunity
to practice their new material with other students. Click here for our group class schedule.
How Your Child Will Advance Through the Program
Advancement in our system in divided into Belts or Ranks:
|
1
| White Belt |
7
| Green
Belt |
|
2
| Yellow Belt |
8
| Green
Belt with a Brown Stripe |
|
3 | Orange Belt |
9 | Brown Belt 3rd Degree |
| 4 | Purple Belt |
10
| Brown
Belt 2nd Degree |
| 5 | Blue Belt |
11
| Brown
Belt 1st Degree |
| 6
| Blue Belt with a Green Stripe |
12
| Black
Belt 1st Degree |
Students who advance higher than
Black Belt 1st Degree will receive an added stripe on their Belt until they reach the highest rank of 10th Degree Black Belt.
Every
rank has required material that your child must learn before they can be promoted. Once your child has spent the required
amount of time at their rank and all their material has been learned, they are eligible for promotion to their next rank.
Your Role as a Parent
Here are some important tips that
will help your child get the most out of our Martial Arts Education Program:
Make sure you child attends class regularly. Children adjust
to consistency. If taking a class becomes an option and not a priority, they will not adjust well. If a child is going to
miss a class for any reason, call our studio so your child's instructor can establish alternative arrangements.
Monitor your child's progress. Your child should, by regular
attendance of classes and diligent practice, progress at a steady pace. Please inform your child's instructor if they
begin to be challenged by any of their material. We see our studio as a part of the team that is working to help
your child to become the best they can possibly be. If your child is having any difficulties in any area of their Martial
Arts, school or home lives, please let us know. United Studios is always committed to help in any way we can. Keep track
of when the next Promotion is scheduled to take place. This way, you can help prepare your child for their
next promotion. United Studios' Instructors are dedicated to assisting students who require extra help sessions.
Support
your child in their Martial Arts Training. They will develop faster when they feel you are supporting them. Your
child wants to do well and your support will show them that you are proud of their efforts. 
