Most martial arts schools will have classes spread over a
couple of different ages groups. As with
any business it is dependent on the number of kids in the program. For most schools you would want to see about 5-1, or 6-1 depending on the age range of the kids, and their
ability. At Quest we have implemented a
new SKILLZ program that targets a very specific age range with a small ratio of
kids to instructors, and here is why…
3-4
year olds love physical activity and anything involving
play. They have a rich imagination and strong desire to be less dependent on
their usual caregivers. The problem we discovered is that many children this
age have a hard time with structure in a group environment like what is
commonly found in most Martial Arts schools. The solution we found is to
provide them with their own program that targets their stage of development in
a manner that keeps them entertained while at the same time building skills
that set them up for success. With that said, a structured program introducing
early skill-based training in Martial Arts has proven to be very successful.
5-6
year olds are the most enthusiastic students. They love
creativity and problem solving, which makes them ideal students in the Martial
Arts. The problem we discovered is they are so progressive in following tasks,
some teachers tend to treat them like their older peers. This is a problem
because they still do not have
the basic skills necessary to keep up with children ages 7 and up. The solution we found is to provide them with their own program that targets their stage of development in a manner that adapts to their social and intellectual curiosity while at the same time building skills that set them up for success. With that said a structured program introducing basic skill-based training in Martial Arts has proven to be very successful.
7-9 year
olds are what most people consider "the golden
age." They are proficient in their vocabulary and problem-solving skills,
yet they are not at the age where they want complete independence from adults.
This makes the teacher-student relationship stronger than ever. The problem we
discovered is they still lack core skills, and although they are highly
intelligent, they struggle to keep up with students ages 10 and up. The
solution we found is to provide them with their own program that targets their
stage of development in a manner that adapts to their adventurous attitude and
youthful nature while at the same time building skills that set them up for
success. With that said a structured program introducing core skill-based
training in Martial Arts has proven to be very successful.
10-14
year olds are the smartest students in the school. Yes,
they are smarter than most adults! They are also physically competent and can
excel in most physical challenges that are presented to them. The problem we
discovered is they are so focused on what is socially acceptable that they have
a hard time keeping themselves emotionally driven to the task at hand. The
solution we found is to provide them with their own program that targets their
stage of development in a manner that nurtures their social and emotional
instability while at the same time building skills that set them up for
success. With that said a structured program introducing extreme skill-based
training in Martial Arts has proven to be very successful.
As a parent it is important for you to know what your child
is learning and who it is impacting them.
Make sure you stay and watch your child play and compete in martial arts
class so that they can show you how they are doing, and you can encourage them
at the same time.
We think of it as martial arts skills but lessons for life.
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