SUMMIT MARTIAL ARTS YOUTH PROGRAM​

A FEW WORDS FROM Kyoshi Charles Riedmiller Owner / Head Instructor here at Summit Martial Arts Academy.
I’m Sensei Riedmiller I've been teaching martial arts for 26 years and a parent of 3,  there is nothing better than seeing them grow into quality Men and Women. Real self defense skills that can help protect them are important, but more important than then these skills… are the personal skills they develop and carry with them through life. A high quality Martial Arts Dojo is so much more than just kicking and punching, and getting the next belt or trophy.
​And it's sure not about high pressure sales, nickel and diming parents, wacky uniforms and selling belts!
It’s about developing confidence, discipline, character, focus and respect.
With every class we teach, your kids are growing in mind, body positive attitude and character.
Through learning to focus on the core moves, they develop discipline and respect. 
And of course it’s a ton of FUN! That’s why I love teaching martial arts to kids in this community, and why I know your kids are going to LOVE training. And all of our youth instructors are also parents. 
Below you will find out exactly how your kids can benefit from our fun martial arts classes.
Thanks!

Summit Martial Arts is an Internationally Certified Black Belt School for Okinawan Shorin Ryu Karate and Kobudo, Gracie/Pedro Sauer Jujitsu 
Our goal is for every student to become outstanding – not only in the Martial Arts, but also in life. By working toward this goal we create an environment in which the student develops confidence through high, but realistic and attainable goals.
​Summit Dojo develops confidence to know that he or she can accomplish anything. Your encouragement throughout the process will make it clear you've believed he or she could do it all along.

Character, Sincerity, Effort, Etiquette, Self-control, Honor, Courage, and Commitment. At Summit Dojo, your young person will come to understand these concepts as more than words. 

​The primary focus of our Kids Martial Arts class is to develop fundamental techniques and create a solid foundation to build upon in the older years.
Karate: Kicking, striking, standing self-defense, kata, blocking, sparring, stances and foot work

Kobudo: Padded traditional weapons, each month we will focus on a different weapon

Jiujitsu: ground fighting self-defense, positions, hold downs, escapes

Judo: basic falls and rolls, basic throws and takedowns, unbalancing

The ability for a smaller person to learn principles that will assist them in defending against or defeating a larger opponent, as well as a tremendous workout for children regardless of their athletic ability.

Youth/Junior Programs
Along with the physical training and the highest quality traditional Karate-Jiujitsu-Kobudo techniques, our youth/junior student curriculum consists of detailed instruction in the following programs. 

The 5 Step Success Plan
This program is a road map to teach young people how to set goals, take action and stay on track to accomplish them successfully.    

 ABC’s of Conflict Avoidance
An 8-step program on how to avoid conflict and respond appropriately to danger. When our students understands how to stay out of dangerous situations, to communicate under pressure, use proper body language, maintain self-control, and knowing they can defend themselves as a last resort. They become more confident, bullies and thugs tend to back off.   

 S.T.A.R. In The Martial Arts
Summit Martial Arts S.T.A.R. in the Martial Arts Program for Character Education focuses on the systematic teaching of common values that cut across ethnic, cultural, and religious lines including:
Honesty                    Respect                    Responsibility
Integrity                   Courage                    Caring             
Justice                      Politeness                Friendship

The 3 Laws of Concentration
The student learns how to focus his/her mind, focus his/her body, and focus his/her eyes to deal with any situation in any environment. 
 
Academic Superstars
This program is designed to reward and recognize our students for academic EFFORT in school, and teach them that we value education. 

Specialized  Youth Only: Adults and youth learn very different, and have different needs. Everything from our safe, top-of-the-line equipment to the color of our paint is chosen with our student's best interest in mind.
Age-appropriate Instruction: We avoid using four letter words like "don't," "can't," and won't" which often negate building your child's confidence. Encouraging children with "Positive Dialogue Response" is the key to our mission statement: To inspire self-esteem in every child!
Respect-based Teaching Method: Aside from verbal praise, our students earn stripe tips on their belts to reward and reinforce their best efforts.
Certified Black Belt Instructors: All of our experienced, Black Belt instructors go through very   Specialized personal training by the head Sensei to understand the Summit teaching method and class format, plus receive ongoing teacher training to maintain program excellence.
Internationally Recognized Black Belt Rankings: When students earn NOT BUY a black belt at Summit Martial Arts, they know they truly earned it, and are directly linked to an unbroken chain of teachers that stretches back to the founders of Karate, Jiujitsu, and Kobudo.
Our Environment: We pride ourselves on creating a relaxing, comfortable community space for all of our families and friends. 

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STRANGER DANGER & BEYOND PROGRAM
Role play that your child gets to practice worst case scenarios, learn self defense skills and how to fight to get away. Protecting our children has never been more serious than in todays world

• ​Every 40 seconds in the United States, a child becomes missing or is abducted.
• 1 in 5 children 10-17 years old receive unwanted sexual solicitations online

PLUS THE BEST BULLY PREVENTION IN DELAWARE, OHIO 
IN THE SUMMIT MARTIAL ARTS BULLY DEFENSE SYSTEM, OUR GOAL IS TO INSTILL IN YOUR CHILD UNSHAKABLE CONFIDENCE SO THEY CAN OVERCOME BULLIES WITHOUT VIOLENCE. WE FOLLOW FIVE SIMPLE PRINCIPLES: 
RULE 1: TRY TO AVOID A FIGHT IF POSSIBLE. (BUT YOU’RE NOT ANYONE’S PUNCHING BAG) 
RULE 2: IF PHYSICALLY ATTACKED, DEFEND YOURSELF, WITH JUST ENOUGH DEFENSE TO STOP THE ATTACK. 
RULE 3: IF VERBALLY ATTACKED, KEEP YOUR HANDS UP AND HAVE A GOOD STANCE, BE READY TO DEFEND, TALK TO DEFUSE OR DE-ESCALATE THE SITUATION OR LEAVE IF POSSIBLE, TELL PARENTS, TEACHER, SENSEI AND AUTHORITIES. 
RULE 4: AVOID PUNCHING OR KICKING THE BULLY IF POSSIBLE, TRY TO ESTABLISH CONTROL AND NEGOTIATE WHENEVER POSSIBLE. 
RULE 5: WHEN APPLYING SUBMISSIONS USE MINIMAL FORCE AND NEGOTIATE. WE DO NOT TEACH DANGEROUS CHOKES TO KIDS. 
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• 28% of U.S. students in grades 6–12 experienced bullying
• 20% of U.S. students in grades 9–12 experienced bullying
• Schools must publish their policies in the student handbook, so review your son’s handbook and read the policy carefully. Report the incident by calling the school principal and documenting it in writing through a letter or email. Keep records of your contact and follow up to ensure that the policy is implemented appropriately. Ask the school to inform you of the steps taken to prevent future problems.