Shoreview Martial Arts Builds Young Minds and Bodies
Children love learning at Lee's Champion Taekwondo Academy in Shoreview, MN. Our martial arts programs are high-energy, fun and interactive.
The overarching goal of the Shoreview Martial Arts school is to build our student's self esteem, wich we do by acknowledging, recognizing and rewarding not just our student's accomplishments and successes, but their efforts as well.
Learning martial arts is a physical endeavor, involving all muscle groups to help develop a student's physical fitness. But our emphasis goes far beyond just learning physical moves and martial arts techniques. At Lee's Champion Taekwondo Academy, we use martial arts as a mechanism to develop positive character and life-improvement skills in our students.
Our emphasis is on the personal-development aspects of martial arts, such as increasing self confidence, improving focus and concentration, developing self discipline, and optimizing physical fitness.
Traits That Martial Arts Develops in a Child
- Self esteem
- Focus and
- concentration
- Self discipline
- Physical fitness
- Self confidence
- Positive attitude
- Leadership
- Respect
- Patience
- Goal setting
- Manners
- Strong work ethic
Life Lessons Developed Through Martial Arts in Shoreview
Classes at Lee's Champion Taekwondo Academy end with group discussions and role-playing exercises. We touch on life lessons and discuss alternate resolutions to some of the issues children face today. These issues are discussed in a non-threatening, proactive way.
Children pay close attention as we explore topics that include:
- Avoiding conflicts
- Dealing with bullies
- Mental self-defense
- Proper respect for adults
- Stranger awareness
- Respect for self and others
- Saying "no" to drugs and peer pressure
These valuable life lessons help our Shoreview Martial Arts students understand the connection between what they learn in class and the real-world applications that make martial arts practical and insightful skills for school-age, and beyond.
