Children’s Class Focus
Here at the Phoenix Academy, you will be instructed in various types of self-defense techniques that will require you to have a sense of respect for the things your instructors are showing you. You must have a proper attitude towards your fellow students and instructors, not only while you are here at the Phoenix Academy, but also when you are outside the training hall. With common sense and the help of your instructors, you will begin to understand and appreciate your newfound respect for the Martial Art of Hwa Rang Do and the Phoenix Academy.
Here are the Phoenix Academy’s “home rules & academy rules” for children.

Children’s Home Rules
1. Children will at all times, speak to their parents with respect.
2. Children are to show kindness to, Brothers & Sisters.
3. Children are not to use any Martial Arts on family members or friends.
4. Children are to keep their room and the house neat and clean at all times.
5. Children are to keep their body, hair, and teeth clean daily.
6. Children are to always show respect towards their teachers and fellow students.
7. Children are to always study hard and maintain good grades in school.

FAQ's

Q. What kind of self-defense skills will my child learn at the Phoenix academy?
A. Your child will have the opportunity to learn various techniques of self defense such as wrist grabs, hair grabs, body grabs, along with learning how to defend from a kick-punch attack. All of the techniques taught in our children's classes are geared for their size and abilities.

Q. What age can my child learn self defense?
A. We accept children into our beginner classes starting at the age of 4 years.

Q. How many times a week can my child attend class?
A. We offer unlimited classes for the children throughout the week.
We also advise the parent that it is not necessary to bring them to class everyday
and we leave it up to the parent as to how many times per week to attend.

Q. Does your academy offer any sparring classes?
A. Yes, but it is not mandatory for the new student in kids class to spar.
After the child reaches the level of Orange belt they are required to attend the children's sparring class at least 2-times per month. All the children are required to be in full protective gear in order to attend.

Q. Will my child have to attend any karate tournaments as part of your academy?
A. No, because we have the children focus more on their personal self defense training rather than attending local tournaments. After the child becomes proficient in sparring then we leave it up to the parent and instructor as to entering a tournament.

Q. My child has some past experience in another martial art. Will this make it difficult for them to learng at the phoenix academy?
A. No, because most other martial arts are pretty compatible with what we teach at the Phoenix academy. We offer a very well rounded system of self defense that most anyone can adapt to.

Q. Are the parents able to watch their child in class?
A. Yes! We encourage it. We have a sitting area just for the parents and prospective students to view classes.

Q. Does my child have to take every scheduled belt exam?
A. No! Even though we have belt exams on the 2nd Saturday of each month, it is not
a requirement for the student to make every belt exam. We let the student make the choice whether or not to test as long as they are finished with all their belt requirements.

Q. How long will it take for my child to reach the rank of black belt?
A. On average, it will take most children around 2 years to reach the coveted rank of black belt. Although, some children take a bit longer depending on how much they are able to attend class and retain what they have been taught.

Q. Will martial arts help in my child's overall development?
A. Studies show that martial arts training does in fact lead to better development both mentally and physically in children especially from the ages of 4 yrs up to the age of 10. It is because of the way in which traditional Asian martial arts are taught to children with mental skills and physical skills coupled with a strong foundation of discipline not found in most western sports. Some of the worlds best athletes have experienced martial arts in their youth.