About Our Dojo
We are a strong, Traditional dojo with roots a short distance to the founders.
Parents today are recognizing that the public school system is not enough. Parents are bringing martial arts, as we teach here, into their children’s lives to supplement their education.
Carleton University, in a study reported in Psychology Today (January 1985), found that children in martial arts have
- a lower level of anxiety;
- an increased sense of responsibility;
- a decrease in the willingness to take foolish risks;
- a higher sense of self-esteem;
- higher level of social intelligence;
- less likely to be radical.
Parents report these five important benefits that their children experience with being in our school:
1. Our reward system improves children’s self-esteem.
Martial arts are not like team sports be-cause the emphasis is on developing the individual’s self-esteem not the team’s winning record. The belt system is the key. When kids earn their belts it gives them a great sense of accomplishment that really improves the way they feel about themselves.
2. Our program teaches children discipline.
One of the things parents appreciate most about our classes is the improvement in their child’s self-discipline. We have a wonderful staff of patient instructors who love to work with children, but are also very clear about limits. We enforce good rules of behavior in class, and we expect the same good behavior at home and in school.
3. Our activities channel children’s aggression.
Many doctors actually prescribed our school for treatment because of the positive outlet it gives the kids for all their energy.
4. Our confidence classes enhance children’s self-esteem.
We believe confidence is one of the most important things we can give kids. That’s why every class we teach has confidence-building drills included.
5. Our program teaches children essential self defense skills.
Our program teaches practical, proven self-defense methods. We also teach each and every students that the moves they learn in class will work, so they don’t go home and try them on their brother, sister, or neighbor.
Our instructors not only have their belt ranks sanctioned by the Ministry of Education in Japan, but also their teaching ranks and are committed to strengthening their practice and understanding of the arts with regular participation in seminars, classes, and interaction with other Dojos to insure our students get the best training and education possible in a stress-free and fun environment.
Rank and teaching certified by the Ministry of Education in Japan, Shihan Dan Sidlik has been an active practitioner for over thirty years. During this time he has acquired black belt ranking in Uechi-Ryu Karate-do, Goju-Ryu Karate-do, Shorin-Ryu, and Kobujustsu. In addition to being inducted into the Black Belt Hall of Fame, he has on multiple occasions received ‘Instructor of the Year’ awards from surrounding schools. Our focus is on your success and we accomplish this through exercise, self-discipline, respect and positive reinforcement. We have developed a unique program, teaching those skills that can be used to improve your health, confidence, and concentration as well as self-defense in a safe, fun, and comfortable environment. The values and lessons of Martial Arts can assist you in becoming better equipped to handle the many situations at work, school, and in your personal lives.
