We recognize the trend for younger kids to be invloved in the martial arts in Mississauga as well as in Toronto, and in our Mississauga location, we have the KinderKicks as well as the After School Program.
The After School Program (available only in Mississauga) picks the child up from school, takes the child to the training center, where they train, do a bit of school work and then be picked up by the parents, on their way home from work. I remind parents that we are not Day Care and our program insists that the child follow the rules and values of Discipline, Respect and Courtesy, abide by the rules of martial arts protocol and behave accordingly.
Our KinderKicks program available in all 3 locations and is specially designed for our younger members (3-6 years), to be introduced to the martial arts, in a lighter atmosphere with some degree of fun. Parents are not discouraged to be present at the child's lesson, however if we find it is detrimental to the child's progress, we recommend staying out of sight. Sometimes we get the parent to join in and interact with the child, especially when the child is not confident to be by him/herself. Discipline is always expected, and is gradually introduced to the child. The lessons are structured towards building confidence, coordination, balance, focus, taking instruction, fitness etc. It would be much easier for us to simply keep the kids happy with just play activity, as in a Day Care, but you chose the martial arts for what it can do for your child and that is what we intend to do. Know that since the kids are as young as 3 years old, it will take at least 2-3 months before you see any progress in your child. At that age, the child simply has no real concept of what is being taught and our objectives are just to introduce the child to structure and developing motor skills. Do not expect too much and if you do not over indulge your child, by about the 4th month you should be able to see progress. We always try to encourage the child to "graduate" to our regular programs as soon as possible, as it is more structured and more in line with martial arts training.











