A traditional martial art teaches values along with self-defense. Among these values are:

Respect
Perserverance
Honor
Courage
Self Discipline

Along with teaching Kenpo, we focus on developing these character traits. Our Kenpo kids program is availble for childen ages 4 to12. Along with our character development program we work to encourage physical fitness in our kids. Recent studies have shown that a large percentage of our children are overweight and under exercised. At The Academy of the Martial Arts, we promote and encourage healthy habits and lifestyles which the kids will carry with them into adulthood. As with all of our classes, real self defense is taught. Along with the physical aspects of self defense, role playing is used to help guard our kids against real world dangers.

We refer to the kids in our program as OUR kids. At The Academy of the Martial Arts , we think of our school as an extended family. It is important to us that they train in a safe environment, but learn the skills needed to keep them safe in a world that is no longer safe for children. We believe in family and encourage families to be actively involved with their child's training. For those kids who have parents training at our school, we encourage them to train together. We believe that training together brings the family closer.

Our Kenpo Kids meet 3 times per week and the starting age is four years old.