A Few Words
I’m Philip Geiter, Owner here at Saucon Valley Karate Academy.
As a martial arts instructor with extensive experience training kids, there is nothing better than seeing them grow firsthand.
But more important than the martial arts skills they learn… is the personal skills they develop and carry for life.
Because martial arts is so much more than just kicking and punching, and getting the next colorful belt.
It’s about developing confidence, discipline, character, focus and respect.
With every class we teach, your kids are growing in mind, body and character.
That’s because martial arts provides instant positive feedback. Through learning to focus on the core moves, they develop discipline and respect. They can instantly see and feel a difference, making them destined to build confidence, self-awareness and self-respect.
And of course it’s a ton of FUN!
That’s why I love teaching martial arts to kids in this community, and why I know your kids are going to LOVE training.
So please have a look below to find out exactly how your kids can benefit from our fun martial arts classes.
Thanks!
Does Your Child Have
They are great kids but they just don’t listen, often being told to do something a hundred times before they actually do anything.
They’re bright and intelligent, yet have trouble paying attention at home, in school or in any important situation, even being classified as an “ADD” or “ADHD” child.
They are simply shy and lack the confidence and self-esteem needed to live up to their full potential.
The Difficulties of Raising Children Are Near Endless
There really is a safe, natural and extremely effective way to take charge and positively impact every aspect of your child’s life. It doesn’t take medicine, therapy, harsh actions, or cajoling your kids to change their behavior. Instead, it is teaching your kids self-discipline, hard work, confidence, and respect. This done in a way that empowers them while also teaching them humility, and promoting health and fitness… all at the same time.
Sounds like a wonder cure doesn’t it?
But there really is something that does all that. And that’s the power of martial arts classes.
your child will grow with every class!
Children are like sponges. They absorb things quickly and easily – far more easily than we do as adults. In fact, parents can sometimes see a difference in their kids after just one martial arts class. Each additional class they attend increases their knowledge and growth.
Not only are they getting healthier as they learn martial arts, they’re also learning the value of self-discipline and respect. When you enroll your child in a martial arts class, you’re giving them much more than the physical skills we teach. You’re giving them the opportunity to thrive.
Respect is a cornerstone of martial arts instruction
Kids who don’t respect themselves and others often have difficulties in school and in life. Martial arts teaches the importance of respect every day.
We teach students to respect their instructors and fellow students. They can’t succeed without respecting everyone in the studio.
Over time, the instinct to respect others becomes deeply ingrained – and your child will carry it with them forever.
Learning discipline creates opportunities
Nobody can succeed in life without the discipline to keep going even when things are difficult.
Our students learn discipline and persistence. Martial arts training requires true diligence and that’s not possible without discipline.
Students are held to the highest standard of behavior at all times – and the discipline they learn here will help them everywhere else.
Bullying hurts kids psychologically
Children who are bullied often suffer from low self-esteem, fear, and poor school performance. Their lives revolve around the actions of bullies.
Bullies focus on kids who seem fearful or vulnerable, but martial arts teaches kids to be confident and self-assured.
Martial arts build mental, emotional, and physical strength – and by teaching self-respect, it helps children believe in themselves, which makes them poor targets for bullies.
Help your child channel their energy into positivity
Children bully other children out of a lack of self-respect and confidence. They seek target they perceive to be weaker than themselves to boost their sense of self-worth.
With its strong emphasis on teaching discipline and respect, martial arts instructions can help bullies see the error of their ways.
The atmosphere in our school teaches kids that there can be no self-respect without respect for others. We don’t tolerate bullying and we teach kids that the way they treat others reflects on them both here – and at school.
Childhood attitudes toward fitness take root early
The lessons your child learns now about physical fitness may very well follow them into adulthood.
Martial arts instruction teaches kids about their bodies. They learn to push themselves and pursue fitness goals.
Studying martial arts sets kids up for good health and a healthy body image that they’ll keep throughout their lives.
Obesity leads to health problems and low self-esteem
Martial arts Instruction provides two essential elements for weight loss: cardiovascular activity and core and muscle toning.
We work with kids who need to lose weight by providing them with achievable goals.
Our focus on self-discipline helps kids understand that what they do affects their bodies, and helps them to lose weight and get in shape.
Nothing is more important than education
Childhood education lays the groundwork for your child’s success later in life. Without learning, their goals and aspirations may slip away.
If your child is having difficulties in school, then studying martial arts may help them. By providing kids with a natural outlet for their energy – and helping them achieve clarity in our school – martial arts leads the way to better grades.
Martial arts helps kids overcome disappointment
It’s common for a kid who performs poorly in class to start thinking that they’re not capable of doing better. Disappointments can dampen enthusiasm for learning.
In our martial arts school, kids learn how to take hits – and they carry the ability to do so in the classroom, where they can cope with setbacks and learn that hard work can help them more forward.
The persistence and discipline that kids learn in martial arts classes is something that applies directly to their education.
Martial arts provides kids with special needs with structure
When a child has special needs, they struggle with certain things that other kids might find easy. In our martial arts school, they learn in a structured environment that emphasizes self-respect.
All children need exercise but it can sometimes be hard for kids with special needs to keep up on the playing field.
Martial arts instruction focuses on competing with yourself – something that allows kids with special needs to excel on their own terms.
Your child can achieve their dreams
Kids who have motor difficulties learn coordination and build core strength at a level that suits their individual needs and capabilities.
Martial arts help kids get familiar with their bodies and their mental and physical capabilities in a safe and encouraging environment.
In our school, everyone is equal, and that helps kids with special needs feel that they belong to a welcoming and friendly community.
Kids don’t get labeled in martial arts
One of the most damaging things that can happen to kids in school is that they get labeled: the fat kid, the clumsy kid, and so on. In our school, they’re all just martial arts kids!
Kids learn to trust themselves and their abilities. As a result, their confidence soars.
Physical self-confidence leads to intellectual and emotional self-esteem, and martial arts can help kids carry themselves with a deep-seated sense of confidence and authority.
students learn to focus on what’s important
Martial arts training puts a strong emphasis on the importance of focus, and that carries over to home and the classroom, as well as the playground and beyond.
Through repetition and memorization, kids learn that they need to focus to excel in our martial arts school. They learn the mental discipline to avoid distractions and pursue their goals.
Today’s kids often have difficulty with paying attention, but martial arts training helps keep their eyes on the prize.
Lifelong Character and Success Traits
Your kids’ everyday friends aren’t the main concern anymore when it comes to character development. Now you have to worry about all the negative and harmful influences that the internet can introduce into your children’s lives.
The true benefit or our classes are the character and success traits that are developed through martial arts training.
Through learning the skills and techniques of martial arts, to the guidance and inspiration of our instructors and the positive social interaction with their fellow classmates, your kids will develop a whole list of skills.
Fitness Disguised
Face it. Between the foods we eat and the constant sitting and staring into screens and devices, many kids aren’t getting enough regular exercise.
Our martial arts classes for kids are full exercise routines disguised as a boatload of fun! That’s because they are jam packed with activities, games and drills that are all designed to disguise the repetition of training.
Of course it’s important for your kids to exercise and wear themselves out – they stay healthy, sleep well, and develop their minds and bodies. But just as important, our classes will help develop at a young age the physical habits they need to grow into healthy adults.
Self-Defense From Predators and Bullies
We never want our kids to have to use these skills in modern life, but every good parent still wants their kids to be safe.
That’s why our martial arts training is very serious about teaching your kids the skills needed for self-protection in any circumstance, from the neighborhood bully to a stranger on the street (and so much more).
But knowing how to defend oneself is only half the battle. Our classes teach your child the respect and self-discipline needed to diffuse a situation without violence whenever possible – as well as the knowledge to know when force is the only way to safety.
Tons of F-U-N !!
We never forget… kids are kids and they deserve to have some fun!
We can’t guarantee that their normal school teachers are making learning an enjoyable experience, but we DO guarantee that your kid will have a blast in our martial arts classes.
It really is a challenge to design a class that keeps children focused on learning, respect, and discipline while still having fun… but our classes are created just for that. They are so full of ideas, activities, and games that your kids will never get bored or stagnate.
It’s also a fantastic and healthy environment for them (and you) to make friends with other like-minded students. It really is a place where laughter, cheer and happiness abound.
What a great karate school! The staff is great with kids and keeps them engaged the whole time they are in class. Very clean as well!
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FAQs
Yes. Self-control is essential to the study of martial arts, and our students learn that they must be the masters of their actions and emotions.
No. Martial arts has its roots in self-defense, but we teach children that violence is not the answer to their problems.
Some kids who come to us are resistant at first, but martial arts instruction is both fun and active. Many kids think that martial artists are cool and that can help them stick with it even if it’s hard at first.
Yes. Self-control is essential to the study of martial arts, and our students learn that they must be the masters of their actions and emotions.
The discipline kids learn in our martial arts school helps them in other areas of life. Over time, behaving in a disciplined way becomes second nature.
One word, NO. It seems counterintuitive, but actually kids often become less violent as a result of marital arts training. It’s a method of channeling and relieving aggression, while at the same time increasing respect and care for others.
While we teach kids to be more tough and confident, it’s all in the name of self-defense and as a last resort – not as a weapon to attack. By learning self-defense they gain a better understanding of themselves and those around them, which actually promotes more peace for all.
Yes. Many children who are fearful feel less so after studying martial arts. They have confidence in their ability to defend themselves if they need to and that helps conquer fear.
Some kids who comes to us are resistant at first, but martial arts instruction is both fun and active. Many kids think that martial artists are cool and that can help them stick with it even if it’s hard at first.
Martial arts classes build core strength and balance while also increasing muscle mass and improving muscle tone. The controlled movements we teach improve kids’ physical fitness with each class they take.
Martial arts training teaches focus, self-discipline, and self-respect. Kids who absorb these lessons carry them everywhere – including the classroom.
It can. Sometimes, kids don’t do well in school because they have difficulty focusing or disciplining themselves to study. In our school, they must focus during each class. They learn the value of working toward goals, and that can help them with other subjects, too.
Nobody is left out in the studio. All students are treated as equals and must respect one another and their instructor. Our martial arts school is a community.
Yes. The study of martial arts rewards hard work. Our teachers work closely with students, providing them with the individual attention they need to build on their strengths and achieve their goals.
Yes. The way we hold ourselves physically relates directly to how we feel inside. Kids who study martial arts learn to carry themselves with confidence. All students are treated as equals in our martial arts school, which can help build kids’ self-esteem.
Yes. Kids who study martial arts learn that hard and persistent work pays off. Each small success helps children believe in themselves and have faith they can achieve their next goal.
Martial arts training teaches focus, discipline, self-control, and respect. These traits help children let go of petty grievances and learn to pay attention to the things that are most important to their future success.
No. Our instructors are experienced working with children of all abilities and ages. Your child will learn at a pace that is comfortable for them, and in environment that puts their physical safety first.
Yes. Kids who study martial arts learn that hard and persistent work pays off. Each small success helps children believe in themselves and have faith they can achieve their next goal.
The study of martial arts requires kids to discipline themselves. They must control their behavior in and out of our school, work to memorize moves, and practice to advance in their studies.
In our martial arts school, respect is a core tenet of what we teach. All students are taught to respect their instructor, other students, and themselves as part of their studies.
Yes. Kids who bully other children often do so out of fear or a feeling of inadequacy. With martial arts instruction, they learn to respect themselves and others, and to have the confidence to resolve problems without aggression.
No. Martial arts training does not teach aggression. It teaches control, self-respect, and respect for others. It teaches children to channel their aggression into positive things.
Yes. Regular physical activity is a must for kids who want to lose weight. Our classes give kids a serious cardiovascular workout and help them burn calories. The training they experience also builds muscle mass which can improve their metabolism.
Yes. We talk to kids about the way of life of a successful martial artist. They learn that their bodies can only do what they have fuel to do – and part of that is eating healthy food.
Martial arts training teaches focus, discipline, self-control, and respect. These traits help children let go of petty grievances and learn to pay attention to the things that are most important to their future success.
If your child is reluctant, we will work with them to help them register a series of successes to build their confidence. Especially at the beginning, it’s easy for students to advance and see the fruits of their labor. Building on those accomplishments can help even the most reluctant student be enthusiastic about martial arts.
No. Our instructors are experienced working with children of all abilities and ages. Your child will learn at a pace that is comfortable for them, and in environment that puts their physical safety first.
Martial arts instruction focuses on the pursuit of small, achievable goals. Any student can learn martial arts, and our personalized instruction ensures that kids who have physical challenges can still advance.
Yes. Kids who study martial arts learn that hard and persistent work pays off. Each small success helps children believe in themselves and have faith they can achieve their next goal.
The study of martial arts requires intense focus and self-discipline. We teach kids that their attitude and focus have far more to do with their success than anything else. Over time, kids who learn martial arts develop the ability to avoid distractions that might keep them from achieving their goals.
More Benefits
When kids respect themselves, they also learn to respect others.
Kids learn how to stand up for themselves with confidence and authority.
Martial arts classes get kids off the couch into a setting where they can learn their bodies’ capabilities.
In our school, kids need to memorize movements and learn to perform them in sequence, a skill that translates to the classroom.
When kids respect themselves, they also learn to respect others.
The pursuit of regular, small goals helps kids learn the benefits of discipline.
Kids learn to work through mistakes and disappointments without losing control.
Our instruction inside our martial arts school translate to greater discipline in any situation.
Kids learn how to stand up for themselves with confidence and authority.
Physical fitness helps promote mental strength and resilience.
Kids learn when aggression is appropriate and when it isn’t.
Martial arts emphasizes control and discipline, helping kids learn ways to cope with negative emotions.
Martial arts classes get kids off the couch into a setting where they can learn their bodies’ capabilities.
Learning martial arts builds physical stamina and strength, two key components of physical fitness.
An intense martial arts workout can burn 600 calories or more, helping kids drop excess weight.
Martial arts training increases muscle mass – and muscle burns more calories than fat and accelerates weight loss.
In our school, kids need to memorize movements and learn to perform them in sequence, a skill that translates to the classroom.
The focus and discipline required to learn martial arts helps kids avoid distractions at school.
Kids who learn martial arts must respect their teachers, and that increases their ability to learn.
Children who study martial arts learn not to make excuses – instead, they learn from their mistakes and build on their knowledge in a controlled setting.
Martial arts instruction builds core strength and gives kids greater control over their bodies.
Kids with disabilities thrive in a setting where all students must respect one another and their instructors.
The memorization and focus that are a part of every class helps kids with special needs test the limits of their abilities.
Kids learn to believe in themselves and to see what they have in common with other kids.
Martial arts instruction builds on kids’ core strengths and helps them believe in themselves.
Constant instruction and reminders to focus help kids stay in the moment and avoid distractions.
Kids must pay attention to learn proper martial arts techniques and advance toward their goals.
Mental focus and physical focus go hand in hand – kids who learn to maintain physical focus learn to focus their brains, too.
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