At Sidekicks School of Martial Arts, we believe a martial arts education is a tool for self-discovery and positive change. We also believe it can improve the world - one person at a time.

Your children, with the help of our instructors and our program, will learn respect for themselves and others as they strive to achieve their PERSONAL BEST.

Our children's Taekwon do program is the only traditional Taekwon do program in the area. Our lineage goes directly back to Grandmaster Choi, the founder of our art.

We practice the traditional or International version of Taekwon do. This version of Taekwon Do was created as a martial art, not a sport. It was created as a form of self improvement. A true martial art cannot be a sport. The competitive nature of sport goes against the tenets of the martial arts.

This is an ideal age for kids to get involved in martial arts. We find that when kids join our program at this age, they can accomplish anything in the long run if they stick with our program. Our mission for these kids is to get the maximum benefit from our program and ALL it has to offer, most importantly, self-confidence, discipline, perseverance, responsibility, awareness, and practicality. The principles in Taekwon Do help them to reach their full potential in life. The development of a strong character is an essential base of an individual who will be a productive and contributing member of society. Courtesy, Respect, and Personal Responsibility are values that we emphasize in traditional Taekwon Do training in order to create a more productive individual.

"Why Taekwon Do?" No other activity teaches these values the same way that Taekwon Do does. Nothing else can give your child the ability to get in touch with their inner self. They (and you) will be amazed at how quickly they can stretch farther, run faster and have lightning fast reflexes. Their physical skills will become the building blocks of something much more. The mental and spiritual side. As their physical abilities grow, so does their self esteem and confidence. No other activity out there can do this as well as Taekwon Do. And they will have fun . Thousands of parents have learned before you that Taekwon Do becomes a way of life. How your child lives their life in the dojang (training area) transfers over to the life they have outside of it. The life skills that they are taught in the classroom are used subconsciously in all areas of their life.

Taekwon Do is the only activity that can help your child improve the following qualities:

RESPECT

You will be amazed at how they will start to clean their rooms and make their beds just from the respect of appearance. How they will look you in the eyes and pay attention to their teachers in school, all from the respect that they are taught from Taekwon Do.

PERSEVERANCE

In just a few short weeks they will learn how to set short, medium and long term goals. Every week their short term goal is to get another "tip" on their belt. Their medium term goal is a new belt. Every Sidekicks student has one big long term goal. Black belt. Through setting these goals, your child learns how to set goals in life and not to quit when something is difficult.

CONFIDENCE

You will be astounded when you see the amount of confidence that your child will exude just from a few short months in Taekwon Do. This confidence will give them the courage to tackle any problem that life may throw at them.

SELF CONTROL

They will learn to say no to all of the negative things in life. Peer pressure is not an issue when you have strong self control.

Taekwon Do is about teaching life skills and self improvement, not how to beat somebody up. We start each lesson by asking our students to recite our number one rule: I promise to never hurt or abuse anyone, to use what I learn to help people and myself and to never misuse my martial arts skills. However, if your child ever does have to protect themselves, they will more than be able to do so. They have been taught conflict resolution skills and have been shown how and when they are allowed to defend themselves.

Taekwon-do is known as one of the best means of developing and enhancing:

• Patience
  
  
• Concentration
  
  
• Confidence
  
  
• Self-control
  
  
• Balance & Coordination
  
  
• Physical Fitness

Our program is also a lot of fun!!!

One of the main reasons why our children's program is one of the most popular programs in the area is because our instructors take a traditional martial art and present it in a fun and enjoyable, yet carefully monitored atmosphere. The popularity of our program speaks for itself, however, here are some parent and student testimonials:

What our parents and students have to say about our programs:

" My son Brandon loves taking martial arts with Mr. Miner and his awesome group of instructors. He thinks it is awesome. The improvements I have seen in Brandon in the past six months are nothing short of phenomenal. Brandon is listening better, he gets in trouble less and has more confidence. The improvements I have seen in my son have convinced me to start my twin daughters and me in his program."

- Hayley Sargent

Quick start program

We have made it very easy for you to decide if the martial arts are for you. The best way to decide if the martial arts are right for you is to try it, without the pressure to join. Our quick start program is your best option. It includes two classes and a uniform for $19.95. At the end of your trial, if you did not enjoy it, there is no obligation to join. However, if you did enjoy it (and we know you will.) There is a reason why our programs are so popular and now you have started on the path to a better you!

If we have sparked your interest and would like to take the second step, please fill out the form below and one of our staff members will contact you in the next 24 hours to set up an appointment.

Thank you from the staff and students of Sidekicks School of Martial Arts.