Front Range Kenpo Karate

Kenpo Karate for Kids Program

Discipline • Fitness • Confidence • Respect • Self-Defense • FUN

American Kenpo Karate is one of the most up to date martial arts systems in the world. American Kenpo contains elements of Japanese Karate and Jiu-Jitsu along with Chinese Kung Fu. Over the years, these traditional techniques have been updated and modified to better meet the challenges of today’s world. While our primary focus in all classes at Front Range Martial Arts is personal safety and self-defense, our children’s programs are specially designed to instill confidence and build character alongside self-defense concepts and techniques that really work.

Kenpo Karate teaches motivation, self-direction and self-confidence taught through personal achievement. Your child will develop self confidence and self motivation to complete whatever they may choose to attempt in life. You will see an increase your child’s confidence, energy and spirit. They will use the discipline and confidence learned in Kenpo Karate to conquer their fears by taking on more difficult Karate techniques and skills. That discipline begins to transform the student, and it transfers to all other areas of their life.  They will refuse to give in to negative peer pressure. They will have a deeper respect for rules and for other people. Through this self confidence, they will be fearless to open any door that life has to offer.

Kenpo Karate helps your child to set goals in the form of belt ‘tabs’ (short-term), color belt promotions (intermediate) and the goal of achieving a Black Belt (long-term) and beyond.  Additionally, if desired, we will work with parents to set goals for progress in school achievement as well. This can provide a great incentive for students to excel in daily school class work, and improve their education and grades.

Increased strength of body and mind comes while learning how to block, kick and punch. These exercises promote mental focus, concentration and increase attention span while building strength and flexibility of the body. The greatest challenges children often face, come from their own fears and self-doubts. Physical and mental strength increase a child’s confidence to battle these forces.  Greater focus allows your child to pay greater attention to teachers, parents, work…nearly any area of life that they desire.

When you sign your child up for classes, you can expect a fun and enjoyable learning atmosphere. While we do teach and enforce discipline in our classes, we also teach in a relaxed atmosphere that is conducive to learning.  Our kid’s curriculum is based around the ancient Chinese animals, on which many styles of martial arts are based.

The physical characteristics of each of these animals are the strength and quickness of the Tiger; the Focus and stability of the Ram; the Grace and Balance of the Crane; the Speed and Accuracy of the Cobra; the Precision and Control of the Eagle; the Courage and Cunning of the Panther; the Coordination and Timing of the Phoenix; and the Dragon unites all of these qualities.

The character building aspects of each of these animals (taken from the ancient “Seven Virtues of Bushido) are the Respect and Honor of the Tiger; the Integrity and Honesty of the Ram; the Compassion and Empathy of the Crane; the Responsibility and Duty of the Cobra; the Fairness and Equality of the Eagle; the Loyalty and Reliability of the Panther; the Courage and Bravery of the Phoenix; and the Patience and Humility of the Dragon.

• Stances

• Maneuvers

• Blocks/Parries/Checks

• Punches

• Strikes

• Kicks

• Self-Defense Techniques

• Proper Body Mechanics

• Sets

• Forms

• Drills

• Combinations

• Sparring (Optional)

• Character Skills

• Life Skills

• Personal Skills

• Safety Skills

• Anti-Abduction

• Anti-Bully

• Basic Tumbling

• Break Falls

• First Aid

• Stretching

• Calisthenics

• Martial Arts Skills

Lilley Gulch Recreation Center

6147 S. Holland Way

Littleton, CO 80123

(Holland Way is east of Kipling on Bowles)

Sean Carey, owner of Front Range Martial Arts, has been involved in the Martial Arts for over 24 years. Front Range Kenpo Karate has been teaching students in Colorado for more than 10 years.  A successful adult program has pioneered the way for a very successful Karate for Kids program.  Front Range Kenpo Karate is experienced at teaching both children and adults, and has a detailed curriculum for all belt ranks and for all ages.