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.
Encourage! for Ages 7-9
Inspire Confidence.
Build Character.
Empower Kids.
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.
🧠 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.
✅ Focus – Increasing attention and concentration.
✅ Endurance – Building stamina and mental toughness.
Plus 1 of these Life Skills:
🟠 Responsibility – Helps children understand personal accountability and the importance of following through on commitments.
🟠 Teamwork – Learning to collaborate with others and support peers.
🟠 Patience – Developing the ability to stay calm and composed in challenging situations.
🟠 Adaptability – Teaching children how to adjust to change and overcome challenges.
🟠 Leadership – Encouraging children to lead by example and take initiative.
🟠 Gratitude – Teaching children to recognize and express appreciation.
🟠 Integrity – Understanding the value of honesty and doing the right thing..
🟠 Communication – Helping children express themselves clearly and listen effectively.
🟠 Empathy – Teaching children to recognize and understand others’ feelings.
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.
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.