Teen Martial Arts Program (ages 12-15)
Our Youth Program is for students in middle school and high school. Participants learn important lessons in self-defense, life skills, and personal development.
A fast-paced, high energy martial arts program for teens
At Tiger-Rock Martial Arts, teens engage in exciting and energetic martial arts classes that teach essential lessons to build their skills, strength, and confidence.
- Strength and conditioning, flexibility, agility, and cardio fitness
- Street smart self-defense, personal safety, and conflict resolution training
- Build confidence and improve self-esteem and self-image
We help teens prepare for the challenges of today and tomorrow
The junior high and high school years are pivotal in a student’s life. During this time, their self-concept begins to solidify, and they often seek a sense of belonging among their peers. While this can be an exciting journey, it also presents many challenges. In addition to our martial arts training drills, our lessons include:
- Social skills development
- Leadership training
- Anti-bullying education
- Goal setting
Our teen martial arts classes include:
- Striking, kicking, and sparring – Tiger-Rock’s teen martial arts lessons include striking, kicking, and sparring drills. These drills help improve motor skills, physical ability, and physical fitness. As teens advance in these drills, their timing, coordination, and balance improves. Core endurance is enhanced. They also help teens further develop their capabilities in self-defense.
- Physical fitness – Help teens stay fit is a major part of our program. We incorporate various calisthenics with a martial arts twist. These strength and conditioning exercises help build upper- and lower-body strength. In combination with typical teen martial arts striking, kicking, and sparring drills, a workout that improves a teen’s cardiovascular health and core endurance is developed.
- Self-Defense and Anti-Bullying – In junior high and high school, bullying becomes more serious. It is important for a teen martial arts student to know what to do when being bullied. Our anti-bullying education is extensive and our training program includes extensive self-defense training. We want to help teens gain the ability to protect themselves safely and effectively.
Teens will build confidence with martial arts training
During these years, teens begin to get deeper with their self-assessment. At Tiger-Rock Martial Arts, we understand how important it is for teens to have a positive self-assessment. For many teens, self-esteem, self-efficacy, and self-awareness determine their physical, mental, and emotional comfort levels. With our inclusive environment, we aim to teach with positive reinforcement while giving every teen student the tools they need to succeed not only on the mat but off the mat as well,
We help teens develop leadership skills and strong character
Some of the most important life lessons are taught during this time. We feel that it is important for teens to cultivate those life lessons positively to make a better world. We extensively train our students in the values of good citizenship and strong leadership. In fact, we offer a Leadership Program whenever a teen student achieves a certain rank. It’s more than a martial arts system; it’s a way of life.
Competition and advancement offer incredible learning opportunities
Students are encouraged to take advantage of multiple opportunities per year to advance in belt ranking. These belt tests give students the opportunity to apply what they have learned on the mat. Also, as a member of Tiger-Rock Martial Arts, teen martial arts students will be invited to participate in yearly tournaments in the fall, spring, and summer. Much of our training is geared towards preparing students for belt testing and competitive events.
