The MHKA teaching method focuses on practical techniques that work in real life. Rather than distract and astound you with an array of spectacular techniques that have little or no practical application, we prefer to concentrate on techniques that will help ensure our student's safety. To that end, we feel we have a moral and ethical obligation to offer a curriculum that has been rigidly tested, exhaustively researched and proven to be an intelligent and practical method with which to address the realities of an actual self-defense situation. Our style of self-defense, Krav Maga (Extreme Hisardut) is perfected in Israel and has stood the test of time.
Subsequently, there are many techniques that we chose not to teach here at MHKA. Why? Because, there are simple techniques, that are more effective. As we emphasize to our students during their first year of training: we could spend an hour showing you 15 or 20 flashy moves, which would leave you suitably impressed, but completely ignorant. You would walk away from each class bedazzled, but no more prepared to defend yourself than when you first arrived. Such a teaching approach does more to appease the ego of the instructors than it does to satisfy the concerns of the student.
At MHKA, we are in the business of addressing our student's concerns. Our staff are as Cokinos, President of Educational Funding Company, and why our competitors are regarded as some of the best full contact fighters in the country and in the world.
Little Dragons: Ages 4 - 5
Our 4 and 5 years old program is a very active program that stays within their attention span. Basic stretching and exercises are done in every class, to develop discipline, strength, flexibility and physical fitness. This program is full of fun as they learn the basics of Martial Arts. We concentrate in developing focus and concentration, in a very friendly environment.
From a very early age we teach our Little Dragons healthy habits, as well as successful life skills. Self-confidence is built by helping them to experience a sense of accomplishment. We teach them to develop a sense of responsibility for one self and others. In the area of safety, our program teach them to be aware of potential danger and ways to stay away from danger, as part of their self-defense program.
This class is a 45 minute class full of energy, activities and must of all. Lots of fun.
Children's Program: Ages 6 - 8
This program is designed to help children to develop self-discipline, self-respect, responsibility, character and more. They learn self-defense skills as well as life skills.
Self-Defense: They learn Kenpo movements that will give them the technical aspect of the self-defense, this process also take them to earn promotions in our belt system. Promotions to a higher belt color give them a sense of accomplishment. The physical part of our program help the children to be more flexible, more active, to loss weight when need it.
During sparring class, they learn self-control, courtesy, respect for each other. The sparring class is closely supervised.
In Life Skills, Moral Values, and Personal Safety, we teach children to be aware of their surroundings and how to be safe. We help them to understand why good behavior is important, the dos and donts of life. We teach them about leadership, heroes, compassion, responsibilities, trust, goal setting and reaching those goals, and much more. Most of all, they all have Fun.
Junior Program: Ages 9 - 12
This program focuses on a very challenging age group. They learn self-defense, life skills and special attention is given to help them develop leadership skills and goal setting.
Self-Defense: Children train in self-defense by learning the basics and then moving into more fluid and powerful Kenpo movements. By the constant practice they become stronger, they develop coordination and flexibility, and learn to be focused. To this age group, we begin teaching History of Kenpo and Martial Arts philosophy. In this program children can achieve ranks as high as Junior Black Belts.
Sparring: During this session of friendly competition, children learn self-control, respect, and courtesy. This class is closely supervised.
Weapons: Our curriculum introduces weapons into this program. They learn the evolution of the weapon and also the responsibility of using it.
Life Skill, Moral Values, Martial Arts Philosophy, and Personal Safety: We enhance our teaching of self-awareness and safety. Values we have and the importance of having them. We teach them to set goals and how to accomplish them. We teach them about trust, responsibility, compassion, heroes, courage and more.
Teen Program
The Teen program will condition the practitioner physically and mentally, creating a sense of self-accomplishment as the student develops coordination, improves strength and flexibility and learns self-defense.Kenpo is a system that will teach you self-defense, but also, your commitment and endurance will help you to bring out the best on you. This program will help you to develop physical strength, stamina, confidence, and a positive attitude. You will develop courage to be able to avoid conflicts.
There are many things this program can do for a teenager. Our Leadership Program for teens is design to build Leaders, and future Kenpo instructors. You will learn how to use weapons and they evolved.
Our program is design to teach you depending on your individual needs. As you progress in the system you get promoted to the next level until you get to Black Belt. You will learn about Kenpo History, Martial Arts philosophy as well as values, awareness, and personal safety.
You will have the challenge to practice with a friendly, well-rounded group of teenagers. This group will help you to develop character and to achieve your highest level of personal excellence.
Kenpo Karate of Kendall13776 SW 84 Street
Miami, FL 33183
Map305-388-8777
www.KenpoSchool.net
