After-School Program

Our After-School program is designed for students who seek to balance their academic responsibilities with the discipline of martial arts. After completing their schoolwork, students engage in karate training, which reinforces values such as focus, discipline, and resilience. This program provides a supportive environment where students can excel academically while also advancing in their martial arts journey.

In addition to homework support, the program includes activities that foster personal growth and physical fitness. Students learn to apply the principles of martial arts in their daily lives, developing skills that are beneficial both in and out of the dojo. This comprehensive approach ensures a well-rounded development, catering to the diverse needs and interests of each child.

Summer Programs

Our Summer Programs at PMAA Afterschool and Karate Academy offer an exciting blend of martial arts training, educational activities, and fun summer experiences. Designed for various age groups, these programs provide an active and engaging way for children to spend their summer break. Students will participate in karate classes, where they learn discipline, self-defense, and physical fitness, along with other fun activities that encourage creativity and teamwork.

In addition to martial arts, our summer curriculum includes a variety of activities such as arts and crafts, outdoor sports, and educational projects. This diverse approach ensures that each child not only enhances their karate skills but also continues to learn and grow in a fun, supportive environment. Our summer programs are the perfect place for children to develop new skills, make lasting friendships, and create unforgettable summer memories.

Karate

Four words, just four words!

These are words that are reserved for a very select group of children, words uncommon in the turbulent and confusing world of adolescence;words used by those few who possess a level of comfort with and within themselves, those who are leaders, not followers those who have self confidence, self worth and self esteem.

But they are four of the most important words every uttered. Words that make children feel better when they say them and parents feel better when they know they are true!

These attributes are not natural, they aren’t inherited; they are acquired. We gain these traits through “Serial Success”. What does this mean? Serial Success is the process of being challenged to an ever increasing level, and being given the tools to be successful prior to and in conjunction with each challenge. By participating in this process we learn that with knowledge, perseverance and adequate tools we acquire the I Know I Can! mind.

How can you develop this kind of self confidence and self esteem?

The same way millions of others over thousands of years have done it, Karate. Parents and students in the U.S. have now come to realize that the gradual process of train, test, provide positive reinforcement and train to the next level has had a positive life influence on those that participate. Because they have been trained for it and they have experienced it; karate students expect success!

Karate parents and students see big benefits over very short periods!

Isn’t karate just about kicking and punching?
Doesn’t that make children more aggressive? How can this help a child develop the I Know I Can, mind?

As children we develop our self image based on the reinforcement we receive! The majority of our childhood reinforcement, unfortunately, comes from other children. If we hear;

You can’t do that! You aren’t as good as Bobby! You aren’t as pretty as Jane! You aren’t as handsome as Mike! You aren’t athletic like Karen! You aren’t as smart as everyone else! You are too fat! You are too skinny! You are too stupid!
We can never develop the I Know I Can! Mind.
What makes karate students different?

By structuring classes for “Serial Success” we insure that each student is challenged to,but not beyond their personal abilities! As their abilities develop we teach them how to accept and champion ever greater challenges! With the “Serial Success” philosophy students replace the negative reinforcement with hours each week of hearing positive reinforcement for demonstrating success!

That’s it, you can do it! Great! You’re getting better every class! You are becoming a great leader in class! The other students look up to you! You make your parents and teachers proud!