Purpose of the Tiny Tigers Program
Tiny Tigers is designed to give our youngest students an introduction to martial arts while helping them develop important skills that extend beyond the classroom.
With so many activities available that focus primarily on games and competition, our program emphasizes skills such as patience, concentration, self-control, and respect.
At the same time, we want our students to develop and refine their:
- Motor skills
- Balance and coordination
- Confidence
- Ability to listen and follow directions
- Ability to work with others
And, of course, we want them to have fun while doing it.
Preparing for the Next Step
Tiny Tigers is designed with the future in mind.
As students grow older and become ready to transition into our Tang Soo Do program, we want that transition to feel natural. Our lessons are built around foundational skills that will help them become successful martial arts students.
These include:
- Watching and mimicking an instructor's demonstration
- Understanding left and right
- Learning basic martial arts terminology
- Working alongside other students
- Listening and following directions
- Processing and completing a sequence of instructions
Many of the drills and activities we use in class are designed to improve one or more of these skills.
We also understand that young children learn best when training doesn't feel repetitive. For that reason, we use a variety of activities and drills to practice the same important skills in different ways while keeping classes engaging and enjoyable.
The Details
Parent or Guardian Attendance
Each Tiny Tigers student must be accompanied by an adult family member who is at least 18 years old.
The accompanying adult should be available to join their child on the mat if requested by an instructor. One adult may accompany up to three children.
Being on the mat is not normally required and, when needed, participation is usually minimal. However, an adult may occasionally be asked to:
- Demonstrate appropriate behavior and serve as a positive role model
- Assist with holding targets or pads during practice
- Help attend to their child's individual needs, such as bathroom breaks or cleanup
Adults are also welcome to participate alongside their student if they would like to. While participation is not required, we encourage parents and family members to be involved when appropriate.
Class Size
Tiny Tigers classes are currently limited to 14 young students per class.
Maintaining a smaller class size helps our instructors provide students with the attention and guidance they need during this important stage of development.
What's Included
Season enrollment includes:
- A uniform for your child
- Subsequent belts as they advance through the Tiny Tigers ranks
The End Game
Let's face it—getting kids to stay active can sometimes be difficult. And for parents, finding time to be active while driving children between activities can be even harder.
Tiny Tigers is designed to create a strong foundation for your child's future.
When students are ready to age out of the program, they will have developed many of the skills needed to transition successfully into our Tang Soo Do Youth program.
Tiny Tigers graduates will be prepared to test for their first youth belt and begin their next stage of martial arts training.
But the journey doesn't necessarily have to end with your child.
Parents and family members often spend a great deal of time watching classes, helping their children practice, or occasionally participating themselves. Along the way, you may find that you've learned many of the same skills.
If you decide you'd like to continue the martial arts journey alongside your child, you may also have the opportunity to earn your first belt and enter our Tang Soo Do Teen & Adult program.
What begins as an activity for one child can eventually become something the entire family shares.
Getting Signed Up
Ready to let your child try Tiny Tigers and begin their martial arts journey?
Complete our registration form to get started.
We will follow up with you by email with available dates and any additional information you need to prepare for the program.
Class spots are filled based on completed registration and payment.
We look forward to welcoming your family to the mat!
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