Here at The Dojo, we provide quality Martial Arts training in a fun, safe, and highly energetic environment. Our teaching method uses the principles of the traditional Martial Arts as a tool for character development and teaching life skills to help lead your child to success in any chosen endeavor.
The focus and emphasis is on “the Self”. Although children work together in a cooperative effort to learn Martial patterns and movements, each and every child will have a unique experience as they walk their own, individual Martial path. Through diligent training of the physical aspects of Martial training, students build and enhance their awareness and sense of self:
- Self-Confidence
- Self-Discipline
- Self-Control
- Self-Respect
- Self-Esteem
- Self-Awareness
- Self-Worth
We Teach Acceptance of Responsibility for One’s Actions
Our Focus and Your Child
On the journey through the ranks your child learns to set goals, monitor his or her own progress, and maintain the focus of purpose necessary to achieve his or her goal of acquiring the Junior Black Belt. Our Martial Arts Program is self-defense oriented and is taught in a non-aggressive environment. There is no sparring, nor competitions. We do not believe in, nor promote, the glorification of fighting. The beauty of this Martial Art manifests itself as students strengthen their Mind, Body and Spirit.
Physically, your child will see improvement in flexibility, refinement of reflexes, development of balance and coordination through natural movement and body dynamics. This results in improved health and a sense of well-being and confidence for your child.
Many of our students who participate in competitive sports have credited their training in this Martial Art for significant improvment in their sports performance. One of our students, who has trained with us since he was a young child, was recently awarded a full scholarship to the Annapolis, US Naval Academy, to play football. He credits his agility, flexibility, focus and ability to stay in the moment in part to his early training of body mechanics, and the natural generation of power he learned through his study of Ten-Chi-Wa Taijutsu. Many students over the years, including competitive soccer players, boxers, gymnasts, triathletes, cyclists and tennis pro’s have used their training under Sensei Minge to enhance their sports performance. Private training is also available for specific sports enhancements, in order to improve your child’s performance on an individual basis.
Bully Prevention
We are an authorized school in the Code Amber Endorsed Child Abduction Prevention and Bully Prevention program: Safety Net Kids. Our training focuses on building your child’s confidence, and reinforcing positive social behaviors and proper respect towards one’s self and others. We believe that by helping your child raise his or her own sense of self, your child will cease to be the target of bullies, and should they encounter a bully, they are better equipped to handle the situation.
Our Teaching Philosophy
When teaching your child, we do not believe in teaching to the “lowest common denominator”. Instead, we raise the bar and watch our students reach higher and higher for excellence. We derive great joy and pleasure from watching your child succeed. We take great pride in the quality of our students. the basis of this teaching philosophy is founded in the tradition of Martial Arts and the responsibility that goes with it.