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Stephanie Cowell
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My two granddaughters have been going to AFMA for about three months now. One is an introvert, the other is an extrovert. In the short time they have been attending my sweet shy girl has become more confident in herself and has made friendships. My sociable girl has become more disciplined. Above all they love going, learning and have a great time. Thanks to the entire staff for your dedication and passion to teach my girls.

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3 reasons karate does NOT make your child violent

May 4, 2022

Won’t karate make my child violent? The quick answer is NO! We do get asked this question pretty often.

REASON #3: Our age appropriate programs increase the “feel good” chemicals, dopamine, oxytocin, serotonin and endorphines. This can actually help improve chemical balances in the brain.
Our brand of martial arts for our 3 to 14 year olds is based on the international program Skillz. This program divides children into 4 different age groups based on developmental stages: ages 3 &4, 5 & 6, 7-9, and 10-14. In each karate class at American Family Martial Arts we aim to challenge without overwhelming each student. So they are neither bored nor frustrated. 
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REASON #2: Martial Arts provides a healthy outlet for frustration. So while everyone gets frustrated during the day, being able to go to a karate class and punch things or change your focus, can help let off steam. And punching boards is a GREAT way to harness that energy!
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REASON #1: CONFIDENCE. Martial arts is FAMOUS for building confidence. Knowing that if you need to you can defend yourself is a huge boost in confidence. The way our program is structured each class focuses on one skill (technique), teaches it, practices it and then kids are tested on it. These little mini successes lead to increased confidence.
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And we aren’t Cobra Kai. We do NOT teach our children or adults to fight in anger. .

 

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