Programs

At American Karate Academy we have programs in place to increase motivation, improve academics, build confidence, self esteem, discipline, a positive attitude, and much more, all through our Martial Arts classes.

Tang Soo Do is a kicking style of martial arts. Our program begins teaching the student blocks for defense and hand strikes while at the same time, developing the legs for flexibility and strength and focusing on Beginner level kicking. Eventually (at the Intermediate and Advanced levels) we move to 60 to 70% kicking. Jumping kicks, spinning kicks, jumping and spinning kicks, etc...! And we also add a touch of kickboxing for enhanced training.
It's very difficult, but we're always ready! Let the Fun Begin!

Board and brick breaking are part of what is learned in this class as well as small portions of self defense against an unarmed attacker and an attacker with a knife or gun (in our Advanced Levels).

Chuck Norris' first black belt was in Tang Soo Do.

To learn more about this program or more about our school, please call to arrange a visit.

Our Star Program, designed specifically by us, is a systematic way of recognizing outstanding achievements and accomplishments by our younger students. It encapsulates their academic performance in school, their hard work in karate class, and numerous other outside areas where the student may excell or receive special recognition. With our many years of developing this program, specific rules and regulations are outlined to guide the student to success in our Star Program. This is one of several ways our program directly helps improve grades.

Our Student of the Year Program is another branch of our Star Program. We have developed a system that evaluates and ranks students throughout the year with regards to the criterion used by our Star Program and Student of the Month Program. At the end of each year, one student is presented with our prestigous Student of the Year Award. The student receives a special belt and plaque. The top two runners up are also awarded plaques for their achievement!

There is no charge to be in our Star Program and all students are eligible. The student's progress directly corresponds to their level of achievement. This is a GREAT motivation tool and the students love it! We have had lots of success with this program.

To learn more about this program and how it contributes to the growth and development of our members, or to learn more about our school, please call to arrange a visit.

Our Student of the Month Program is tied to our Star Program. Here, our Top Student each month is presented with a custom made Student of the Month award which is displayed in the school for everyone to see. The student may take their award home when it is replaced by the next month's recipient. The student also receives a special patch for their uniform with this award.

There is no charge to be in our Student of the Month Program and all students are eligible. This too, is a GREAT motivation tool and the students love it! We've had lots of success with this program. It's one of many ways our martial arts program goes beyond punching and kicking! It's great for pride, and self esteem.

To learn more about this program and how it contributes to the growth and development of our members, or to learn more about our school, please call to arrange a visit.

There is no charge to participate in our Student of the Year Program and all students are eligible. This too, is a GREAT motivation tool and the students love it! We've had lots of success with this program. It's one of many ways our martial arts program goes beyond punching and kicking! It's great for pride, and self esteem.

To learn more about this program and how it contributes to the growth and development of our members, or to learn more about our school, please call to arrange a visit.

Our martial arts program at American Karate Academy has many, many great things that make it more than what you'll find at other karate schools. For example, we utilize many other patches than mentioned above for recognition of outstanding performance ACADEMICALLY and IN KARATE CLASS. It's a great way to keep focus and motivation high. These awards are not given frivilously. Our school is high on integrity and all students MUST work very hard for their achievements. As their coaches, we help and guide them to each step, but they earn everything. To us, that is where the value lies.

Our Rank Certificates are in full color, specific to each rank and customized for each student.

Personal Attention ranks high at our school. Sure each student is instructed in their Martial Arts, but we give extra attention to each individual student's needs since their needs are just as different as each student is different.

To learn more about these programs and how they contribute to the growth and development of our members, or to learn more about our school, please call to arrange a visit.