Help Your Child Develop Important Life Skills

Our eight-week Tiny Tigers programs is designed specifically for children ages 3-4, and teaches them important life skills such as focus, teamwork, self-control, and self-esteem. Students will attend a one-half hour class once a week and will learn traditional karate basics and self-defense, while developing balance, coordination, and timing, using an exciting and fun age-appropriate curriculum!

The program is designed so that it is fun and consistent with the child’s developmental level. The children do not get bored and they look forward to their next class. (Given the age group, parents are strongly encouraged to stay and watch the class.)

Contact our school in Brighton at 461-1070 for additional information, or to enroll your child in our next session!

Hermes Franca at UFC weigh-in

The first one is right here in town: Sensei Keyes is bringing Hermes Franca, the former WEC Lightweight Champion and one of the world’s best Mixed Martial Artists, to his Kime Karate dojo in Fairport to teach a series of Brazilian Jiu Jitsu & MMA Seminars. If you’re looking for good Jiu Jitsu, this is it!

The event will be taking place on Friday, January 15th, and Saturday, January 16th. There are a number of sessions scheduled, including:

• Kids Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Seminar on Friday 5:00-6:00pm ($25)
• Adult BJJ Seminar (Kime Karate Students Only) on Friday 6:30-8:00pm
• Free Beginner Workshop on Saturday 12:30-1:30pm
• MMA Seminar on Saturday 2:00-3:30pm ($75)
• Advanced Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Seminar on Saturday 4:00-5:30pm ($75)

You can also attend both MMA & BJJ Seminars for $100!

Call Kime Karate at 585.223.2870 for more information and to register!

Saratoga is one of the premiere non-competitive events in the northeastern United States, and they bring together senior-level instructors from wide range of styles to teach on lots subjects. This is open to all belt ranks in all disciplines, and a number of our instructors and students have attended Saratoga in the past, and have had a fantastic experience.

The schedule of classes for this year’s festival has not been posted yet, but watch this space (or theirs!) for further details.

By enrolling your child in our program, you will increase their coordination and overall fitness, assisting them in all other activities and sports. We inspire goal setting in our students – helping them learn and strive for their next rank. This also applies to studying in order to do better in school.

This educational program is taught through enjoyable activities and challenging exercises. It is an excellent counter-part to formal education. The skills taught in our classroom are invaluable in helping young people achieve their future goals. Best of all, they will have great FUN doing it!

Children develop into responsible, respectful and successful individuals through the constant nurturing and reinforcement of developing positive character traits. They learn the value of goal setting and the reward of committing themselves to their goals. They learn to respect and be respected as this leads to a great deal of self-esteem. Concentration and focus evolve as the child begins to progress. This will be evident in his or her karate, but just as important, in their academic studies.

HOW DO I CHOOSE A MARTIAL ARTS SCHOOL FOR MY CHILD?

Step one in choosing a school is to clearly understand what you want you or your child to gain from learning the martial arts. Is it a light recreation? Then a community center program may suffice. Is it self-defense or personal development? If so, then a full-time professional school will be more suitable. Many parents view the martial arts as part of their child’s educational development. With a good professional school, this is very possible.

Step two is to recognize that choosing a school is really choosing an instructor. Be sure to visit the school and watch the instructor work with other children of the same age. Every school is very different because every instructor is different. Don’t get confused by claims of black belt degrees, tournament wins or martial art styles. The only style that matters is the teaching style of the instructor and how your child will respond to him or her.

Finally, trust your instincts. A professional school will have a family atmosphere, lots of smiles and be well kept. You’ll feel comfortable with the personnel and the facility.

While United Martial Arts Center may not end up being the closest school to your house, when it comes to the safety and education of your child, an extra ten-minute drive can make a world of difference in the outcome.

WHAT OTHER PARENTS ARE SAYING:

“The United Martial Arts Center has been ideal for me as a parent. My child is not only learning a martial art; he is learning life’s lessons. The children work hard and are encouraged to be proud of what they accomplish. Thank you.” – S. Russell, Rochester – Parent

“My child has evolved from a shy, extremely sensitive child to one who has confidence, improved self-esteem, and a true meaning of self worth. He exhibits “Black Belt” behavior on a daily basis and someday hopes to achieve this status and rank. Thanks for a job well done.” – M.A. McDonald, Brighton – Parent

“As we’ve told you many times, This is a wonderful experience for our child. My husband and I are so impressed with everone’s teaching. You all seem to be so intuitive regarding the various personalities in class.” – A. Balderston, Rochester Parent

YOUR CHILD CAN TRY A CLASS FREE FOR ONE WEEK!

Simply fill out our online information request form and you will receive a coupon that lets your child try our Little Dragons martial arts program for FREE.