We have held off this program due to low demand. We teach traditional karate. In our opinion, a belt program at age 3 or 4 does not accomplish anything but provides an avenue for income for a martial arts school. For most 3-4 year-olds, the main lesson is learning the rules of the classroom. When to sit, when to stand, when to be quiet, not to bother others. We find that after age 5 children can better learn how to do physical movement. Our experience is age 5 to 7 works much better than earlier ages and suggest you look into some gymnastics type programs for now until they reach age 5. Gymnastic programs can also provide mother/child type one on one programming. This will better help your child to learn necessary skills. After age 5 children can better learn how to physical movement. Our dojo does not attempt to provide entertainment, but to teach traditional martial arts values in a traditional setting. In answer to other questions, we do free striping of our Dragon club age 5-7 class and belt color testing is only in the regular program (age 8 and over.) In our Dragon club age 5-7 class, there are no extra charges.
Little Dragon Class - Ages 3.5 to 5
Little Tigers Program
The Hickey Karate Center Little Tigers Program is a specially designed program for young children ages 3 1/2 to 5. In this program your child will develop listening and learning skills to help them further along. Traditional karate skills appropriate for your child's age and skill level are used as a way to develop such skills as focus, concentration, balance and cooperation. Little Tiger classes also provide a unique opportunity to improve listening skills, memory, and coordination.
Classes are Mondays from 6:50 to 7:30 pm. The sessions run 6 to 12 weeks but new Little Tigers are accepted at any time during the session.
Additional Information: Makeup classes are not available. Pricing allows for vacations, other activities and so forth. There will be a $15 service charge for all lesson cancellations prior to the start of the first class. Refunds after the first class will not be available.
Classes are Mondays from 6:50 to 7:30 pm. The sessions run 6 to 12 weeks but new Little Tigers are accepted at any time during the session.
Additional Information: Makeup classes are not available. Pricing allows for vacations, other activities and so forth. There will be a $15 service charge for all lesson cancellations prior to the start of the first class. Refunds after the first class will not be available.
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