In our Kids and Teen Karate classes here at Summit, we teach the authentic, complete systems of Okinawan Shorin Ryu Karate and Kobudo, as they apply to youth. This consists of kicking, striking, blocking, stances, footwork, self-defense, weapons, physical fitness, basic ground fighting, as well as character and mental development.
The first 15 years of a child's life are a crucial time. They build the foundation for many of the beliefs and principles a child will take with them for the rest of their lives. This is why Karate can be so invaluable for kids and teens. At a young age, when their brains are forming the most neural pathways, they learn they can face scary things - and overcome. They learn to tackle challenges head on, instead of avoiding them. They learn to be calm in conflict, recognizing they are not helpless. In short, they learn good habits of thinking, believing and behaving - from the very beginning. And this sets them up for success in life!
At Summit, we understand that as a child grows, their "team" is crucially important. Parents, grandparents, siblings, cousins are all deeply impactful in their life. Our instructors consider it an honor to join that team. We know the level of trust that is being placed in us and it is our privilege to invest in our students long term, helping them become who they were truly created to be.
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My son has been taking Karate at Summit Martial Arts for 7  years. Over that time, I have watched him grow and mature from child to a true Martial Artist. He has learned qualities at Summit that will be with him for the rest of his life. He has made lifelong friends and had fun along the way. The Dojo has a great youth program that teaches respect, character, etiquette,  self control, and self confidence. I can’t wait to see what the future holds for my son at Summit Martial Arts.​
- Angie H.
Part of the Shorin Ryu Karate/Kobudo system involves practical self defense drills – and for good reason. Kids today face a challenging world where bullying is common and they need to be prepared to defend themselves if necessary. We teach our students to avoid fights if at all possible and how to stay calm and self controlled in those sort of tense situations. But we also provide them with the tools necessary to confidently handle any situation they may face, whether someone grabs their arm to try to take them somewhere they don’t want to go, tries to punch or kick them, or gets them on the ground and is trying to hurt them.
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All of our classes involve a fitness and flexibility portion. This involves cardio, stretching, pushups, sit ups, etc. Most kids nowadays are accustomed to sitting in school for long portions of time and are more used to looking at a phone than they are to using their God-given muscles to run or play. We proactively help our students to build strength and wake their bodies up again, no matter at what level of fitness they begin. From the naturally athletic to the awkward kids, our Shorin Ryu Karate/Kobudo classes is a great way to help develop coordination, timing, sensitivity, and power!
​At Summit Martial Arts, we passionately believe that all true change begins on the inside. This is especially obvious with children. A truly confident child is vibrant, easy-going, and well-liked while an insecure child is stressed, unstable and often overlooked or left out. We believe the martial arts is a powerful tool to shore up those internal weaknesses. After all, kids today face unique challenges such as digital saturation, high levels of anxiety, lack of face to face social interaction, and many others. At Summit, our heart is to see these kids come out of their shell and tap into the incredible thing that it is to be a kid - fun-loving, willing to try new things, confident, relaxed and determined!
I am the parent of two students attending Summit Martial Arts. I am very pleased with every aspect of the Dojo. The skills they have learned are real. The friends they have made are wonderful. Since they have become students I have seen improvement in everything from physical fitness to self  esteem. We are all very proud to be part of the Summit Martial Arts Family.
- Heather L. 

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We would love to have you as our guests for a free trial week! We can meet your son or daughter and you can decide if this is the right place for your family. We hope to see you soon! 
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Be sure to ask about our special family pricing if you have more than one child who might want to join Summit!