AFTER-SCHOOL PROGRAM

Lee’s Martial Arts Academy After-School Program is now undergoing its preparation to begin in the spring of 2010.  We are truly excited for this opportunity as it is unlike any other regular after school program in the area.  We will teach students about respect, confidence, discipline, perseverance, integrity, and responsibility during our after-school program while also having fun learning and burning the energy they have.

Your child will be supervised from 3:00pm ~ 6:30pm at the Lee’s Martial Arts Academy (exact location TBA) during the weekdays, Monday ~ Friday, on the days you wish to sign-up.  Some of the ideal activities you can expect will be Reading Time, Home Work Time, Group Time, Organized Activity Time, Free Choice Activity Time, Snack Time, etc. 

 

WHAT IS THE GOAL

Our goal is to put purpose into our After-School Program.  Rather than having kids come in to after school program to kill time before parents come to pick them up, we want them to feel successful and rewarded for the hard work they are doing.  We want all the students to graduate Lee’s Martial Arts Academy After-School Program and receive their official certified Black Belt Certificate.

If students are consistent with their attendance and continue their commitment and determination, they will gain the skill to last a lifetime.

 

WHAT IS INCLUDED IN THIS AFTER-SCHOOL PROGRAM

The best part of our After-School Program that stands out from other after school programs is that it also includes training in TAEKWONDO CLASS taught by our experienced instructor, Master Lee.  All students will begin by receiving their White Belt working towards a higher rank.  They will also be eligible to participate in our SUCCESS PROGRAM during their TaeKwonDo training, and receive a Student Manual to follow at home, school, and TKD school.  Cultivating Exceptional Attitude is one program that your child will benefit from our After-School Program here at the Lee’s Martial Arts Academy.

 

TRANSPORTATION IS PROVIDED

Transportation is an important part of After-School Program that many working parents need.  We will pick up your child from their elementary school and bring them to Lee’s Martial Arts Academy to begin their After-School Program.  Parents will need to pick up their child from the Lee’s Martial Arts Academy when they are done.

 

NEW ENROLLMENT FOR AFTER SCHOOL PROGRAM WILL BEGIN IN DECEMBER 2009

More details on location, schedules, and fees will be available in December 2009.  Please CONTACT US with your interest in our After-School Program and we’ll happily send you the details once available to the public.  We appreciate your patience and interest as we prepare this exciting program that many kids will benefit from.  Thank you and hope to see you soon!

What is a Home Job?

Everyone starts as a White Belt level when starting TaeKwonDo for the first time at the Lee’s Martial Arts Academy.  If you are a first time TaeKwonDo student and you are in our Children Class, be sure to get ready to follow our famous Home Jobs at home as one of your important priorities to do.  

At Lee’s Martial Arts Academy, we believe that everyone needs to earn their belt in order to be promoted to the next level.  Even the White Belt students need to follow directions and show that they are able to accomplish our Home Jobs in order to receive their first White Belt from Master Lee.

All students working on our Home Jobs will be doing what many parents ask of their child to do at home.  Through this Home Job, they will not only enjoy what their doing but be rewarded for their performance and responsibilities.  

Home Jobs is a daily check-mark system for each duty performed at home, and at the end of the term, you must have met the required check marks in order to receive your first White Belt from Master Lee.  Some of the duties cover the areas in Discipline, self-Confidence, self-Esteem, and showing Respect & Love.

TaeKwonDo isn’t just about the training you gain from Master Lee, but it’s the way your life at home, at school, and at your work that is influenced.  After you receive your White Belt, you will then start the Five Stripes to Success Program for further training in TaeKwonDo.  Don’t wait now, start in our Quick Start Program today!

What is the Five Stripes to Success Program?

The STRIPE SYSTEM is used to motivate and reward our students for their hard work and good behavior.  It is also designed to challenge each student to set goals and work towards achieving them.  All students will be required to earn stripes (depending on age and level) in order to qualify for belt testing.  This system is intended to help build discipline, respect, good habits, better focus, and positive attitude.  These qualities are needed in every aspect of our lives – not just here in our Do-Jahng.

This system should be used as a tool to help build strong, confident, responsible, and respectful citizens of our school and our community.  There are five stripes in the system:

RED:    School Success
BLUE:    Knowledge through Reading
GREEN:    Taekwondo Technique
BROWN:    Cultivating Exceptional Attitude
BLACK:    Black Belt Attitude

More detailed information about the Stripe Program is built in our Student Manual that are handed out to each of our students.  Don’t wait now, get started in our Quick Start Offer today!

Testing is an opportunity to give a comprehensive demonstration of all the skills you have acquired in order to earn your next belt.  During this time, you will be judged on your performance of your forms, self-defense, sparring, breaking, KiHap, respect, manner, questions, and attitude.  This is the time when Master Lee will be focused entirely on you and your progress and accomplishments.  It is your chance to demonstrate to him much you have improved since your last test.

Testing is also an opportunity for all of our students to get together and witness the development of the school’s seniors and juniors.  It is a chance for you to watch your juniors and recognize how far you’ve come.  It is also a chance for you seniors to see what you have to look forward to. Testing is also an event that draws students together.  It is a time to show support to each other and share in one another’s accomplishments.

In addition, testing gives you a chance to learn more about yourself. How do your mind and body react to performance pressure?  Do you get more nervous than you anticipated?  Are you a ‘prime time player’ who rises to the occasion?  You will gain the skill of performing under pressure as you become more experienced with belt testing.

Finally, although you will be nervous before your test, testing should be a fun learning experience. Think of it as your moment to shine!

Belt Testings at LMAA are given quarterly, four times a year.  For more information about our program or our Quick Start Offer, contact us or stop by our location and we’ll be more than happy to assist you!
As I’ve said, don’t wait now, start today!