Perfect for homeschoolers! Virtual Karate Classes
Teaching kids is our passion at Great Start Karate! Our inspirational classes are specifically designed for kids ages 5 to 11. We provide the solution you need to keep your kids healthy and happy. Parents appreciate the balance of fun and structure our instructors bring to each class. Kids love our weekly themes where they learn about their world while doing karate on Mars, in the Amazon Jungle, and even Under the Sea! And at the heart of our program is our robust Life Skill program. We present a new Life Skill every week, such as respect, focus, and courage. Kids complete challenges, demonstrating the life skill at home, at school and in their karate class.
At Great Start Karate, we help kids reach their full potential by building an essential foundation for confidence through the pathways of play, connection, music and enjoyment.
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Any of these challenges?
My child spends too much time on screens in a non productive way.
My child needs exercise and a healthy way to burn off their excess energy.
My child mental health can be impacted by stressful situations.
the importance of “FUN” in a child’s life
Our instructors are inspirational and FUN! There are so many important skills we are able to teach kids because they are in the right frame of mind to learn. Studies show that kids learn best when they are having fun. So, at Great Start Karate, we have the unique opportunity to teach valuable life skills such as respect, focus, confidence and self-discipline.
RESULTS AND GROWTH WITH EVERY CLASS!
CONNECTING WITH LIKE-MINDED KIDS
Your kids’ friends aren’t the main concern anymore when it comes to influence and character development. Now you have to worry about all the negative and harmful influences that the internet can introduce into your children’s lives. Or, other kids in your child’s life who has been negatively influenced.
In our classes, kids learn to respect each other. Together, they learn that showing focus, trying hard and being disciplined is COOL! There is no competition as with other sports. Each child is encouraged to try their best in our supportive environment.
FITNESS DISGUISED
Many kids aren’t getting enough regular exercise.
Our martial arts classes will keep your child moving! That’s because classes are jam packed with activities, games and drills that are all designed to disguise exercise and the repetition of training.
It’s important for kids to exercise regularly, but most kids hate boring, typical exercise programs. Our karate classes teach kids the importance of exercise at a young age so they can grow into healthy adults.
TONS OF F-U-N !!
We never forget… kids are kids and they deserve to have some fun!
Not all school teachers make learning an enjoyable experience, but we guarantee that your kid will have a blast in our martial arts classes, whether In-Person or Virtual.
Our classes are full of ideas, activities, drills, and games designed so your kids will never get bored or stagnate.
It’s also a fantastic and healthy environment for kids to make friends with other like-minded students. It really is a place where laughter, cheer and happiness abound.
Carone Cobden
Wow! So thrilled to have signed my niece up for Great Start Karate. I can tell already that the life skills she is learning will go a long way to her success! I’m very happy I found this program for her.
Laura Rude
Karate has been one of the best programs for our son. As parents, we want our kids to learn what to do to stay safe. In karate, kids learn safety skills in a non threatening environment.
Justin Ellis
This program was highly recommended by a friend whose son is attending the program. My son has been in a lot of sports but karate was totally new to him. The instructor is great with the kids and our son took to it immediately. They make classes fun, while teaching the life lessons his mom and I instill at home.
FAQS
Yes. Self-control is essential to the study of martial arts, and our students learn that they must be the masters of their actions and emotions.
Martial arts training teaches focus, discipline, self-control, and respect. These traits help children let go of petty grievances and learn to pay attention to the things that are most important to their future success.
No. Martial arts has its roots in self-defense, but we teach children that violence is not the answer to their problems.
No. Our instructors are experienced working with children of all abilities and ages. Your child will learn at a pace that is comfortable for them, and in environment that puts their physical safety first.
Some kids who come to us are resistant at first, but martial arts instruction is both fun and active. Many kids think that martial artists are cool and that can help them stick with it even if it’s hard at first.
Yes. Kids who study martial arts learn that hard and persistent work pays off. Each small success helps children believe in themselves and have faith they can achieve their next goal.
Great Start Karate offers the best online martial arts program for kids! Many parents love having their kids attend karate classes from the convenience of their homes. Classes are offered on an unlimited basis.
Times are listed in Pacific Time
Beginner Classes:
Tuesdays 1:00pm PT
Tuesdays 2:30pm PT (Teen)
Wednesdays 3:00pm PT
Fridays 6:00am PT
Fridays 6:45am PT (Teen)
Saturdays 6:00am PT
Saturdays 9:00am PT
(We also offer an in-person class for kids in Ahwatukee, Arizona. Email info@greatstartkarte for more info.)
We offer a FREE 30 minute private lesson and a week of unlimited classes for new students to try our karate program.
Register today and we can begin to share the wonderful world of the martial arts with your child. After the trial, you will have the opportunity to enroll for ongoing classes.
Tuition includes unlimited attendance!
$79 per month – first child
$39 per month – each additional sibling
We do not require contracts. Tuition is remitted on a month-to-month basis. Members may cancel at any time.
Kids love to wear their karate uniform to class! But they do not need a uniform to attend the Free Trial. There is a large selection of uniforms on Amazon.
Yes! Students test at the end of each month, showing all that they have learned! Student change belt colors every three months. There is no fee for the monthly testing.
More Benefits
Martial arts classes get kids off the couch into a setting where they can learn their bodies’ capabilities.
Learning martial arts builds physical stamina and strength, two key components of physical fitness.
An intense martial arts workout can burn 600 calories or more, helping kids drop excess weight.
Martial arts training increases muscle mass – and muscle burns more calories than fat and accelerates weight loss.
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