KIDS KARATE CLASSES IN ATLANTA
YOUTH KARATE PROGRAM
Our Atlanta Kids Karate Program is designed especially for the young, attentive, and energetic. Classes will always be engaging, mixed with exercise, instruction, & instant feedback. The purpose of this program is to teach youth, ages 6 to 16, an authentic martial art of high quality, honor and integrity. Our Youth Program sets high standards and expectations providing a serious and enriching environment for youths to explore their unlimited potential. High teacher-to-student ratio allows us to maintain high standards.
BELTS
Our exciting belt promotion system includes the following colors for kids: White, Yellow, Orange, Green, Blue, Purple, Brown and Black. We offer examinations for new belts every 3 months. For more information about our traditional karate examination system, please click here.
CLASS SCHEDULE - Download our 2012 Schedule of Classes.
KIDS - ALL LEVELS
Monday & Wednesday: 5:30pm - 6:25pm
Tuesday & Thursday: 4:30pm - 5:25pm
Saturday: 10:00am - 11:00am
KIDS - INTERMEDIATE
Tuesday & Thursday: 5:30 - 6:30pm
INTRODUCTORY PACKAGES FOR NEW STUDENTS
1. Our $189 Summer Package for new students includes 2 months of unlimited classes, registration fee, uniform, and first testing fee.
A savings of $136! Click here to purchase online now. You can also purchase this package at our dojo. This summer package must be purchased by June 30th, 2012.
2. Our $80 Introductory Package offer for new students, includes 1 month of unlimited classes plus a uniform. A savings of $70! Click here to purchase online now. You can also purchase this package at our dojo at any time.
Tips: Please download our Traditional Karate Registration Forms and bring them to your child's first class. We will also have registration forms available at our dojo if you are unable to print the forms. Please arrive at least 10 minutes early for the first class to register and bring plenty of water for your child to each class.
FEES
After the introductory month, student must register (see below) and choose one of the following affordable Month to Month payment plans.
AUTO-PAYMENT PLANS(using Visa, Mastercard or Debit)
$80/month for up to 2 classes a week.
$90/month for up to 3 classes a week.
$100/month for unlimited classes.
CHECK OR CASH PLANS
$90/month for up to 2 classes a week.
$100/month for up to 3 classes a week.
$110/month for unlimited classes.
BOOK OF CLASSES
Students may purchase a book of 10 or 20 classes.
For details on various payment options, please download our 2012 Pricing Plans.
FAQ
My doctor recommended us to put our child into a martial arts program. Will your program provide what my doctor is talking about?
Because each child is so unique, it's very hard to definitively answer yes or no. Our recommendation is to observe a youth class and talk to the instructor to see if your child will benefit from this program.
My child is attentive and motivated, but not coordinated, will s/he fit in?
Your child is perfect for our Youth Program. We’ll help to develop coordination through training.
Who will teach the courses?
Sensei Shimoji is the primary instructor and has established all class curriculums. He has over three decades of experience in martial arts and is the direct student of Hidetaka Nishiyama, the world-renowned teacher of Traditional Karate. Sensei Shimoji is also assisted by qualified brown and black belt instructors at each class.
How often can my child test?
We offer examinations on a quarterly basis. Children must meet the minimum number of classes, have the required skill level for their rank, and receive approval from Sensei Shimoji.
Are there different colored belts for each rank?
We follow the traditional Japanese Kyu-rank system, starting with 9th Kyu descending down to 1st Kyu. Each kyu rank has a designated color.
My child has a blue belt from another system. Will his rank transfer to your school?
At Traditional Karate Atlanta, each child will be evaluated and ranked in accordance with the American Amateur Karate Federation (AAKF) standards.
What makes your program different from others?
There are several key areas that we believe sets us apart from other schools:
We focus on teaching each child based on their unique characteristics.
Extrinsic motivation factors such as colored belts, competition medals, and the like are a distant second to developing and nurturing a child’s genuine interest to learn a specialized art form such as Traditional Karate. We strive to foster a child’s internal motivation.
We teach fundamental body movement that combines mind, body, and spirit.
