Building BETTER GRADES prior to the Upcoming School Year!

With the summer season starting to wind down and many parents and families preparing for the upcoming school year, I know many parents are wanting to get their children set up with activities to help build them up throughout the year. Often times, though, many of those activities miss out on building many different skills and abilities that those same children really need, especially during the school year. By training at Yi’s Karate of Vineland, however, your child can learn so many different skills prior to starting the upcoming school year that they can’t learn anywhere else! Just by training at Yi’s Karate of Vineland, your child can develop:

1. Discipline and Routine: Martial arts require regular attendance, consistent practice, and following instructions. These elements help instill discipline and a sense of routine in kids, which can translate to better time management and study habits for school.
2. Focus and Concentration: Martial arts training often involves complex movements and techniques that demand concentration. By learning to focus during training, kids can improve their ability to concentrate in the classroom and while studying.
3. Physical Fitness: Engaging in regular physical activity through martial arts improves overall health, strength, and endurance. Physically fit kids are more likely to have the energy and stamina needed for long school days.
4. Self-Confidence: As kids progress in their martial arts journey and master new skills, they gain a sense of accomplishment and increased self-confidence. This boost in self-esteem can help them approach school challenges with a positive attitude.
5. Respect and Courtesy: Martial arts emphasize respect for instructors, peers, and oneself. This translates to better behavior, teamwork, and social interactions in school settings.
6. Stress Management: Martial arts training can serve as a healthy outlet for stress and frustration. Techniques like controlled breathing and mindfulness learned in martial arts can help kids manage the stressors of school.
7. Bullying Prevention: Martial arts teach self-defense skills that can empower kids to handle bullying situations confidently and responsibly.
8. Conflict Resolution: Many martial arts philosophies emphasize resolving conflicts peacefully. Kids can learn effective communication and problem-solving skills that contribute to a harmonious school environment.
9. Goal Setting: Martial arts often involve setting and achieving specific goals, such as earning belts or mastering certain moves. This practice can help kids develop goal-setting skills that are transferable to academic and personal pursuits.
10. Social Skills: Martial arts classes provide opportunities for kids to interact with peers in a structured environment. This can help them develop social skills, make friends, and become more comfortable in social settings.
11. Time Management: Balancing martial arts training with school responsibilities teaches kids the importance of managing their time effectively, which is a crucial skill for success.

Just think about how your child will be just by being able to develop just a few of these areas prior to going back to school! By being more confident, more focused, more disciplined, having a better ability to deal with conflicts, your child will be way ahead of their classmates in many different areas! So don’t hesitate, call today and schedule your first lesson and find out for yourself!

See you soon!

Mr. Lee MSW

3rd Degree Black Belt Instructor

Yi’s Karate of Vineland L.L.C. was founded in 2008 by Master Chuck Vertolli, an 7th degree Black Belt and Chief Master Instructor, Yi’s Karate of Vineland offer lessons for preschool children ages 4-6 and elementary age kids ages 7 and up are designed to develop critical building blocks kids need – specialized for their age group – for school excellence and later success in life.

Yi’s Karate of Vineland Adult Karate training is a complete adult fitness and conditioning program for adults who want to lose weight, get (and stay in shape), or learn self-defense in a supportive environment.

Instructors can answer questions or be contacted 24 hours of the day, 7 days a week at 856-405-0008. You can also visit our website at vinelandmartialarts.com.