Children - 7 and up  

Our programs help develop skills and values that last a lifetime. 3 sessions of 60 minute per week is recommended for progress.

At DarkHorse Taekwondo, our children's programs are second to none. We realize that the ability of a child to defend himself/herself is important, but far more important are the tools the child will need to develop into a well-rounded adult. Therefore, children learn respect, courtesy and self-control while participating in a well rounded exercise program. As students of the martial arts, children build confidence and self-esteem while they progress through the program. Each of these characteristics improves attitude and grades. Our objective is to help children improve in each of the following areas:

 - Sincerity, respect and self-control
 - Individual effort and self-confidence
 - Character and self-esteem
 - Concentration

As children successfully accomplish and reach for new goals, their confidence level grows, their self-esteem is enhanced, and the need to be self-confidence becomes an accepted standard. As part of our program, we have included visible rewards include different colored belts that are symbols of ever increasing levels of expertise in the martial arts. However, even more important than these are the encouragement to continue when things seem difficult and the verbal acknowledgement of goals reached and rewards earned. Each of these elements enhances the child's character and contributes to his/her own self worth. 

1. Our reward system improves children's self-esteem
Martial arts are not like team sports because the emphasis is on developing the individual's self-esteem not the team's winning record. The belt system is the key. When kids earn their belts it gives them a great sense of accomplishment that really improves the way they feel about themselves.
2. Our program teaches children discipline
On of the things parents appreciate most about our classes is the improvement in their child's self-discipline. We have a wonderful staff of patient instructors who love to work with children, but are also very clear about limits. We enforce good rules of behavior in class, and we expect the same good behavior at home and in school.
3. Our activities channel children's aggression
Many doctors actually prescribed martial arts for treatment because of the positive outlet it gives the kids for all their energy.
4. Our confidence classes enhance children's self-esteem
We believe confidence is one of the most important things we can give kids. That's why every class we teach has confidence-building drills included.
5. Our program teaches children essential self-defense skills

Our program teaches practical, proven self-defense methods. We also teach the kids that the moves they learn in class will work, so they don't go home and try them on their sibling, or neighbor.