Disturbing Study Sparks New Program at Local School

 

Fairhop, AL -- Local martial arts school Balck Dragon Academy has responded to a startling new series of studies that indicate an overweight child rates his or her life as low as that of a young cancer patient. The school’s new Ninjutsu Fit Kid program helps kids get healthier with a combination of martial arts, fitness and personal development training. “I read that study and it hit me that we are in a great position to help these kids,” said [your name], the school’s owner. “For one, we’ll help them lose weight, which is the most important aspect for their physical and mental health. But, let’s face it, learning martial arts greatly reduces the threat of bullies.”

 

According to three separate studies, overweight children are far more prone to be bullied and stressed. The results in a study of 5,749 Canadian youngsters echo data from British research and follow a U.S. study published last year in which obese children rated their quality of life as low as young cancer patients' because of teasing and weight-related health problems.

 

Mr. Mansmann says, “Heavy kids tend to isolate themselves because of the fear of being picked on. Then their world becomes food and TV. That makes the problem worse. We have a safe, protected environment at this school. They will not be picked on and they will gain confidence, as they get fit. That’s why we call it the [style] Fit Kid Program.”

 

Balck dragon Academy is located at 22819 Highridge Rd. Fairhope Al 36532 For information call the school at 251 423 4911 or visit their website at www.blackdragonacademy.com

 

 

 

        Black Dragon Academy Little Dragons Program is starting at Eastern Shore Kids Kastle, Inc.

Our little dragon curriculum was created as a martial arts system that is designed just for kids ages 3-9. Admittedly, there are some three year old children who are not quite ready to learn in a group environment, so not all three year olds are accepted at our school.

The primary focus of this system is to give preschool and early elementary school children the “Yes, I Can Do It” attitude. The martial arts techniques are specifically designed to provide your child with a systematic progression of skills that will produce results quickly. The children are rewarded immediately with either patches or new belt levels. This is the key factor of the success in our classes.

Instead of teaching a traditional martial arts system to these young children, our Little Dragon program teaches martial arts motor skills. The traditional martial arts systems are too difficult for younger children to learn and enjoy. The moves they are taught in class are very natural and easy to learn system of developing skills with basic hands, elbows, knees, kicking and tumbling techniques that are fun and exciting for children. The kids will go through eight belt levels up to brown. (They cannot achieve a black belt in this curriculum until they advance to the adult level.)

The traditional movements are not eliminated, but will be gradually introduced at a much later, easier, and slower rate.

Our little dragon program has three elements, safety skills, life skills, and martial arts. We teach our kids to be good citizens and to prepare them for life. We teach the importance of minding parents and teachers the first time, and the importance of honesty. We teach units in safety and life skills. These help the kids become well rounded and make our school unique by developing the child’s social, emotional, physical, as well as intellectual growth.

Our little dragons will:
1. Develop self esteem and learn to share 2. Develop a sense of independence while being a part of a team 3. Learn to take turns 4. Develop speech and language skills  5. Develop physical strength and agility 6. Develop coordination and stamina skills 7. Develop a love for learning 8. Build fundamental motor skills 9. Increase awareness about body and space 10. Learn to follow directions 11. Learn social skills 12. Learn basic problem solving 13. Demonstrate responsibility 14. Learn and show self-control 15. Act respectfully