Encourage! for Ages 7-9

As kids grow, they need more than just fun — they need tools to navigate challenges, take initiative, and build belief in themselves. Our Encourage! Program empowers 7–9 year olds with focused martial arts instruction, helping them grow in strength, confidence, and resilience.

Whether they’re quiet and shy or loud and energetic, this program gives kids a safe space to explore who they are — and who they can become.

Inspire Confidence.

Build Character.

Empower Kids.

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A Developmental Edge

Built on the Ikigai Child Development System, the Encourage! Program integrates physical skills and character-building in equal measure. Our two-week rotating focus means kids always know what they’re working on — and why it matters.

Every 4-month session develops six core skills and one life skill. With classes structured around growth, not perfection, students experience consistent progress and real accomplishment.

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🧠 What Your Child Will Learn

In the Encourage! Program, students build a foundation of physical skill and personal growth. Each 4-month session includes:

Core Skills

Technique – Mastering proper form and precision.
Speed – Developing quick reaction times and execution.
Power – Strengthening movements and physical performance.
Flexibility – Improving range of motion and reducing injury risk.
Timing – Increasing attention and concentration.
Endurance – Building stamina and mental toughness.

Plus 1 of these Life Skills:

🟠 Focus – Learning to pay attention, block out distractions, and stay on task.

🟠 Kindness – Choosing to treat others with care, compassion, and generosity.

🟠 Patience – Developing the ability to stay calm and composed in challenging situations.

🟠 Self-Control – Managing emotions, impulses, and reactions in a positive way.

🟠 Confidence – Believing in your own abilities and showing courage when trying new things.

🟠 Respect – Showing consideration for yourself, others, and the world around you.

🟠 Effort – Giving your best and pushing through challenges even when it’s hard.

🟠 Responsibility – Owning your actions and following through on your commitments.

🟠 Leadership – Leading by example, helping others, and making positive choices.

A Place to Belong

We create a culture where effort is recognized, mistakes are welcomed, and every child feels seen. From first bow to high-five, your child will be part of a team that lifts each other up.

Community-building events, themed class weeks, and parent involvement help ensure your child’s progress extends beyond the mat.

We’re more than a martial arts school — we’re a third space where your child is encouraged to become their best self.

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Schedule & Details

Class Times:
🗓️ Monday–Thursday | ⏰ 5:00–5:50 PM
Choose either Monday and Wednesday or Tuesday and Thursday.

Who Can Join:
🧒 Ages 7–9 | All experience levels welcome

Next Session Begins:
📅 8/14/2025 (but you can join any time)

Ready to Get Started?

Encourage your child to grow strong, kind, and confident — inside and out.