a structured program introducing core skill-based training in Martial Arts has proven to be very successful. Does Your 6-9 Year Old Struggle with Concentration?
Six to nine-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.
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DOES YOUR 6-9 YEAR OLD
STRUGGLE WITH THESE THINGS?
They sometimes have a hard time concentrating when distractions are present.
They sometimes show excessive fear when they over-process something and struggle with decisions.
They don’t like when something is unfair and will be determined to point it out and be heard.
By understanding the stages of development of 6 to 9-year olds, we were able to select 8 age-appropriate skills that make up the 6-9 year old Program:
- AGILITY
- TECHNIQUE
- COURAGE
- FLEXIBILITY
- INTENSITY
- PERSEVERANCE
- SPEED
- CONCENTRATION
We take Martial Arts training to a whole new level! We use basic elements of a traditional Martial Arts curriculum to build skills that are appropriate for 7 to 9-year olds. This means that your child will learn and grow at a pace that is not too easy, nor too challenging. The best part is the 7-9 year old program will equip your child with skills that they will utilize in every area of their life!
YOUR CHILD WILL GROW WITH EVERY CLASS!
The solution we found is to provide 6 to 9-year-old kids with their own program that targets their unique needs and abilities based on 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.
Physical Development
Kids between 6 and 9 years of age typically have weak fine motor skills therefore proficient technique is not quite there yet. Also, they still tend to stumble when their body is in motion therefore advanced movement is still a little sloppy.
We expect them to initially struggle with great technique in their blocks, strikes, kicks, and stances. We also expect them to initially look sloppy when jumping, spinning, switching feet, etc.
The goal of our program is to get them to perform technical blocks, strikes, kicks, and stances while applying power. Also, our goal is to get them to apply speed to motion without looking sloppy.
Intellectual Development
Elementary school kids are extremely bright, but they typically have a hard time concentrating during distractions.
We expect them to initially lose focus if there are other, more “interesting” things going on around them. We also expect them to forget simple commands mainly because they try to “over-think.”
The goal of our program is to get them to concentrate on the task at hand despite other distractions. Our goal is to also get them to retain simple information without trying to put excessive thought into it.
Emotional Development
Kids at this stage of development are wonderfully stable and love challenges. However, they will typically show excessive fear when they over-process something.
We expect them to have emotional stability for the most part on normal days. We also expect them to initially show excessive fear when put on the spot.
The goal of our program is to help them persevere through challenges, especially when they initially feel like giving up. We will also help them face their fears.
Social Development
Young ninjas love to interact with others, especially adults. However, they typically don’t like when something is unfair and will be determined to point it out and be heard.
We expect them to initially interrupt us when they think something is wrong. We also expect them to show great determination when trying to get their point across.
The goals for our program are to help them know how to address problems and challenges properly without interfering with the overall flow of the class.
Mark Murdoch
They have an incredible instruction staff and are constantly contributing to their local community. A great place to send your kids for martial arts and after school care!
Alveena Costa
My daughter has been in Excel Martial arts since she was six years old. She is 10 now, very great instructors, fun safe environment. Highly recommend.
Cristina Bisognin Pereira
BEST discipline of Martial Arts EVER!