Karate Kids Canada is a committed team of Martial Arts and Fitness Instructors devoted to bringing the benefits of Martial Arts and character development to children in elementary schools across Canada.
We believe in providing cost-effective, accessible, superior programs. Through our unique combination of Martial Arts, physical fitness and character-education lessons it is the goal of Karate Kids to make a significant and lasting impact on the lives of our students.
Karate Kids classes are designed to bring awareness to the concepts of integrity, self-discipline, courtesy and compassion. Character talks and reward-based assignments integrate these concepts into students’ daily activities.
Traditional Martial Arts helps students develop focus, discipline, and concentration through a controlled class environment, repetitive practice of essential Martial Arts movements and an emphasis on the development of each student’s character, as opposed to winning or losing a game. Karate Kids’ ratio of at least 1 instructor to 20 students ensures that the learning atmosphere is well supervised and controlled.
We at Karate Kids Canada feel that the development of each child's self confidence is an essential part of our program. Therefore, we have incorporated several forms of acknowledgment into our program, and we strive to recognize every participant in each class. Our program features leadership team participation, earned character-education badges, and monthly progress checks designed to give participants regular, positive feedback.
Karate Kids ensures that participants enjoy at least 20 minutes of vigorous physical activity in each class, in a non-contact, non-competitive atmosphere. Our exclusive games teach and develop fine motor-skills and increase students' strength and endurance. Repetitive practice of traditional Martial Arts increases self-control and focus.
"Thank you for offering this innovative Martial Arts program, and for your dedication and commitment to our students…an opportunity for students to concentrate on developing their focus, concentration, discipline and physical fitness. "
Elaine CrawfordOntario Public School Board – Trustee
“Students are taught to focus and show respect…their self discipline is increased by these lessons…their improved listening skills and ability to concentrate has been an asset in the classroom. I fully support this program and readily recommend it for your school.”
B Peter OwensPrincipal, St. Marguerite Bourgeoys Catholic School, Kingston, ON
“Karate Kids helps to emphasize a non-violent approach to problem solving. Karate Kids has been running in this school for years and has had a wonderful response from the students.... The instructors are of the highest quality and are committed to excellence.”
Ed BrandPrincipal, Polson Park Public School, Kingston, ON
"The provision of a program such as this was a great boon to the Ridgeview community and I know it was a wonderful success during my time at the school. I would highly recommend it to any school administrator considering the program for their school moving forward."
Jay Fedosoff