Valentin Karate - About Us

EXPERIENCE MAKES A DIFFERENCE

Serving the community for over 20 years, Valentin Karate has grown to three locations and has five instructors. We've gained recognition in the field of Tang Soo Do with all of our masters and instructors receiving their certification from Grandmaster Jae Chul Shin. Our knowledge and experience has earned us a certification from the World Tang Soo Do Association.

INSTRUCTOR'S MISSION

Our mission is to provide young children with the positive influence of the martial arts. This specially created program is a total learning activity that stresses the development of values and character.

We pledge to help young people learn patience, concentration, humility, self-discipline, self-control, and respect. We intend to enhance the successful lives of children through both personal development and achievement.

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What Children can Learn at Valentin Karate

This program is designed to develop a positive character in today's children by utilizing strict guidelines and a fun atmosphere at the same time.

Respect

One of the basic premises of the martial arts is respect. We teach respect first, for themselves and those around them, and then we teach technique.

Self-discipline

While we use the theory of an oriental warrior's disciplinary training, it is geared more towards teaching children self-control as their minds and bodies mature.

Coordination

Through our routine technical training, a child's physical and mental coordination will improve.

Behavior

The discipline and rules of conduct in our classes, along with the bowing, answering "yes, sir/ma'am" and other attitude requirements, help shape the child's behavior in a positive direction.

Confidence

Children discover self-value and pride through our training with the attitude of "he can do it; she can do it; I can do it."

Patience

Many children have gotten used to instant gratification common in our hi-tech world. Our classes will help to bring out their inner calmness and endurance. As they experience achievement through the progression of our belt system, they will learn to pursue goals with an "always finish what you start" attitude.

Concentration

Developing powers of concentration through our training is assisted by our "all out effort" philosophy which must be performed by the child in every class. Children learn the three keys of concentration - focus mind, focus eyes, focus bodies. This is one of the most important benefits of our program. These powers of concentration are transferred into a child's academic performance.

Responsibility

Children in our program learn that you must not only do the right thing, but you must do the right thing for the right reason. It's easy to do something because you fear punishment. Personal responsibility means that our children must choose the correct path on their own and accept the consequences for incorrect action.

Cooperation

Group training with other children teaches the skill of teamwork. Teamwork skills are valuable for use throughout the course of life.

Better Health

A formal training program helps to develop a child's body, inside and out. Better mental and physical health improves all other stress of a child's life, such as eating and sleeping habits.

Grow With Sense of Justice

By utilizing our warrior's honor codes, children will mature and grow with a sense of fairness. Our instructors will enforce the right way and wrong way throughout our lessons.