Elkins Karate Center

12118 Ell Lane Waldorf, MD. 20601 Studio (301) 932.8287

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Our Karate for KIDZ program is second to none!

Our Focus is on the Total Child

1. We teach the physical techniques in martial arts to develop
improved focus, self discipline, and fitness.

2. We also incorporate character and life skills training through
stories and motivational talks during class.

Our goal is not just to teach students how to punch or kick, anyone can do that. Our focus is developing champion citizens as well as skilled martial artists, through the practice of martial arts.

Goal Setting

We begin with self-improvement. We help our kids develop goal
setting skills through our 3-step formula.

Step 1: Knowledge – Through class discussions and stories our
instructors teach our kids the meaning and benefit of having
goals and developing the “I CAN ATTITUDE” to achieve them.

Step 2: Skill – During classes, our instructors help kids to face and
overcome challenges, soon they start to discipline themselves
and begin to achieve on their own.

Step 3: Attitude – Once our kids successfully develop self-discipline
in our school they begin to use it in a positive way on the outside in
everything thing they do, such as school, home, and sports.

“You have brains in your head. You have feet in your shoes. You can steer your self any direction you choose. You’re on your own and you know what you know. And you’ll be the guy who’ll decide where you’ll go. Oh---the places you’ll go.”

---Dr. Suess

The HERO Character Development Program

Master Elkins has been a martial arts educator for over twenty four years. He also teaches at an alternative school for at risk youth as a counselor and life skills coach. Master Elkins is the founder of the HERO Program. HERO is an acronym for Helping Everyone Respect Others. Master Elkins has written and developed stories, journals, and weekly lessons to empower children to be better citizens.

Self-Defense

While teaching self-discipline, we also teach our kids the art of self-defense. Never undervalue this important life skill. Kids today face more bullies and negative peer pressure to take drugs and alcohol then at any time in our history.

At Elkins Karate, we teach a realistic self-defense system that empowers kid’s to deal with bullying, negative peer pressure, and stranger awareness. They also learn conflict resolution and when they should and shouldn’t use their skills.

Studies have shown that...

Kids who learn self-defense become more assertive and less aggressive.
Kids who know how to defend themselves usually don't have to, because they carry themselves in a more confident manner, and confidence alone is a deterrent to bullies.

When you combine Knowledge, Skill, and Attitude, you get a more Happy and Self Confident Child. Being Self-confident means – your child will believe in His/Herself.

Healthy Body – Healthy Mind…

Television, Soft drinks, Video Games, and Fast Food

These are just a few of the challenges kids face today. Combine
these with a decrease in school gym classes, and it’s easy to see
why childhood obesity among our kids has more than doubled in
our country in the last twenty years.

It takes energy to create energy. At Elkins Karate we help children
associate being active to more energy, and a more positive attitude.

Our kid’s classes are taught in a safe, fun and exciting environment, where students are not compared to each other, but rather progress at their own pace. There are no bench warmers in martial arts, everyone participates and progresses at their own pace.

Getting Started

It’s easy! Have your son or daughter try a private introductory class with one of our instructors. Afterwards, you’ll have a consultation to discuss goals, scheduling and our programs.

To get started or request more information simply fill out our
online information request form.