Class Offerings at Minnesota Valley Martial Arts
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| Little Ninjas Tae Kwon Do, Ages 4-6 |
| | Curriculum focuses on the skills necessary for life long learning. Using age-appropriate Tae Kwon Do training as the framework, we teach these young students control of body and mouth, how to focus and listen to instruction, and how to lead by example. As we do this we are also developing the child's coordination and strength in a fun-filled class environment. In addition to the physical activities we also have "down time" training where the activities are less active such as our popular "Mat Chats". One of our most popular "Mat Chat" activities is called "Word of the Week" where we discuss words and ideas such as Courtesy, Honesty, Self Confidence, and Responsibility. Along with emphasizing these in class, the students are also asked to think of ways to use these words and ideas at school, home, and with their friends. |
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| Tae Kwon Do, Ages 7 and Up |
| | A technique-based approach to teaching martial arts to students age 7 through adult. Emphasis in this class is placed on respect, coordination, development, memorization, citizenship, and achievement. By giving students the chance to learn from instructors as well as each other we enable the students to learn to give and also properly receive respect. Students work to the best of their abilities at an individual pace toward the goal of achieving their Black Belts. |
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| Cardio Kickboxing, Ages 15 and Up |
| | This program is an aerobic-based cardio workout designed to help you get a total body workout. Each class consists of a warmup, aerobic work, bag work, strength training, and a cool down period. Thanks to having several instructors we are able to offer classes with enough similarities to get a good, consistent workout, but with enough differences and variety to keep you from getting bored. Some of the benefits you will achieve from this class include: improved aerobic conditioning, flexibility, strength, balance, and coordination - all combined to add energy, agility, and vitality to your everyday activities. |
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| Wu Shu, Ages 7 and Up |
| | While Wu Shu translates as wu (military) and shu (art), hence 'martial arts', it has also been referred to as the Art of Not Fighting due to it's emphasis on health and mental discipline more than rigid blocks and strikes. Students of Wu Shu enjoy greater strength and stamina. |
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| FAST Defense |
| | Founded by Mr. Bill Kipp, FAST Defense (FastDefense.com) is the latest technology in an evolution of over 30 years of trial and error to test and determine what really works to protect yourself in real life situations. Learn how to react during the adrenaline rush of an attack and how to use that adrenaline to your advantage with simple but proven techniques to ward off attackers. |
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| FAST C.A.T.S. |
| | Also founded by Mr. Bill Kipp, FAST C.A.T.S. is a program designed to help teach children how to deal with the various difficult situations that kids have to deal with. From dealing with known bullies to the potentially life-saving skills involved in dealing with strangers, FAST C.A.T.S. could be the most valuable instruction your child ever receives outside the home! |
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| Tips on Choosing a Discipline and School |
| Most martial arts schools will teach you how to do their particular discipline, be it Tae Kwon Do, Karate, Kung Fu, Jeet Kune Do, Tai Chi Chuan, Hapkito, Wushu, Jiu-Jitsu, or any of the others. What really matters is finding a discipline that... |
| | You find interesting |
| | You agree with philosophically |
| | You feel you can excel at (with effort and practice) |
| | Will help you achieve your goals, be they life skills, fitness, stress relief, or even just the joy of doing something for yourself. |
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| The other part of the search is just as important, and that is finding the school that is right for you. Things to look for when selecting a school include: |
| | Will the school let you sit and observe classes? |
| | Do you approve of the way the instructors address the students? |
| | Do you approve of the degree of respect shown back to the instructors? |
| | Do the instructors appear to be good teachers and communicators? |
| | Do the students and instructors appear to be having fun and genuinely enjoy what they're doing? |
| | Since martial arts and training have inherent risks, do the instructors appear to take the safety of students seriously? |
| | Would the school be willing to give you names of families and/or students that you can use as a reference? Not all schools do this, and it certainly wouldn't be a disqualifier, but it can be a nice way to gauge how someone with experience at the school views their operations and communications between the instructors and students. |
| | How are payments handled? Are there long-term contracts? What costs are there in addition to tuition? Be aware that most schools charge for additional accessories and equipment such as belts, sparring gear, and promotion fees. |
| | If it's something you're interested in, does the studio participate in competitions and additional fees are involved? |
| | Does the class schedule work well with your own calendar? |
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| Once you've answered these questions you should be able to find a discipline/activity and school that is a good fit for you. Thank you for considering Minnesota Valley Martial Arts in that search. |
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