schools & community centers
Our community focused programs are a great opportunity for children to participate in FMA programs onsite at their schools or local community centers. Our program not only teaches the strong foundations of traditional Japanese Shotokan karate, but also cultivates important life skills for children of all ages. Our emphasis on character development encourages children to be respectful, courteous, humble, and thoughtful of others. Good deeds at home, school, and in the community are discussed and praised in class. We employ our S.A.F.E. curriculum, which guides the students in developing the skills to deal with threatening and non-threatening situations with integrity and intelligence.
the s.a.f.e. curriculum
We teach students what it means to be S.A.F.E.
safety
Children develop the tools they need to recognize potentially harmful and dangerous situations, and respond appropriately to them. Children learn about situational awareness in a fun, non-threatening way.
anti-bullying
Students learn how to identify bullying, help others around them, and report incidents immediately to adults. We also teach our students strategies they can use to diffuse bullying in a non-violent way, by using anger guards, word blocks, and other verbal techniques.
fitness
Martial arts is an excellent form of exercise and fitness development. Young children practice gross motor skills for their physical development, while older children gain speed, mobility, strength and coordination from our karate fitness program.
empowerment
Students learn to overcome obstacles, understand that failure equals feedback, believe in themselves, harness the power of a positive mental attitude, and focus on the task at hand. Empowering students allows them to develop the confidence and assertiveness they need to say “No” to an adult or their peers in a potentially dangerous situation.
the track record
We’ve partnered with these schools, camps, and community centers.