PROGRAMS AND CLASSES
Burnaby Karate Academy offers several programs and classes for students of all ages and abilities. If you have any additional questions about our programs feel free to drop us a line.
Lion Cubs: 3-6 Years
What your child will experience
Fast-paced, fun-filled classes are approximately 30 minutes long. The key is the emphasis on advancement and growth based on each child's individual pace. Classes become more challenging as each child demonstrates the readiness to accept more complex skills. Children will begin to grasp the concept of self-discipline as they achieve goals. When he/she tackles more difficult goals, the self-confidence grows and serves as a strong foundation in all aspects of life, including academics, sports, arts and socially as well.
The Burnaby Karate Academy Formula
The Lion Cubs program is the perfect choice for your preschooler. Your child will have fun while learning developmental skills, all within a safe, healthy and exciting environment. Our program works unlike any other children's activity simply because it has the perfect blend of fun and learning.
Results you can Expect
Increases Attention Span
Builds Confidence
Increases Hand-Eye Coordination and Motor Skills
Develops Sharing and Social Skill
Decreases Parent Separation Anxiety
Certified Instructors
Your child's classes will be lead by a child-care professional specially trained to provide motivational instruction. Each instructor is carefully selected and undergoes extensive testing in order to receive certification credentials. Instructors are required to be recertified yearly to assure your child the highest level of instruction.
How To Enroll
Registration is ongoing and is based on availability. Class size is limited and enrollment may be delayed during certain times of the year. Pre-registration is available and recommended to guarantee placement.
Little Lions: 6-9 years old
The Little Lions Children’s Formula
Our formula is simple...
Self Defence + Self Discipline = SELF CONFIDENCE |
If that seems too easy, it’s not! You see, by teaching children self-discipline and self-defense, children become empowered with the two most important tools they need to build confidence. With confidence, children will succeed and find happiness in life.
Let’s take a closer look…
Self-Discipline
We begin with self-discipline.
We help our children develop self-discipline through our unique 3-step process.
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Step 1 Understanding it – Through class discussions and stories our instructors teach our children the meaning and benefit of having self-discipline.
Step 2 Practicing it – During classes, our instructors help children to face and overcome challenges, soon they start to discipline themselves and begin to achieve on their own.
Step 3 Applying it – Once our children successfully develop self-discipline in our school they begin to use it on the outside in everything thing they do, such as school and sports. |
The truth is, self-discipline is the key to success because if you never quit you will eventually cross the finish line, just like in the story of the Tortoise and the Hare.
Self-Defence
While teaching self-discipline, we also teach our children the art of self-defence. Never undervalue this important life skill. Children today face more bullies and negative peer pressure to take drugs and alcohol then at any time in our history.
This is why at Burnaby Karate Academy, we teach a realistic self-defence system that combines Karate and Military Self Defence, so children learn to defend themselves in virtually any situation, whether they are standing up or on the ground. They also learn conflict resolution and when they should and shouldn’t use their skills.
Studies have shown that...
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• Children who learn self-defence become more assertive and less aggressive.
• Children who know how to defend themselves usually don't have to, because they carry themselves in a more confident manner, and confidence alone is a deterrent to bullies |
When you combine Self-Discipline + Self-Defence, you get…
Self-Confidence
Being Self-confident means – your child believing in himself / herself.
This is easy to do when your child has…
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• The self-discipline to achieve goals
• The self-defence skills to back him / her up so he / she doesn’t have to feel intimidated to stand up for what he / she believes. |
Healthy Body – Healthy Mind…
Television, Soft drinks, Video Games, and Fast Food |
These are just a few of the challenges children face today. Combine these with a decrease in school gym classes; it’s easy to see why weight problems and obesity among children have more than doubled in our country in the last twenty years.
At Burnaby Karate Academy, we help children develop a healthy mind and body, so they have the energy and fitness to face life’s challenges, and succeed.
Serious Stuff?
If this sounds like serious stuff…don’t worry! Our children’s classes are taught in a safe, fun and exciting environment, where students are not compared to each other, but rather progress at their own pace. The competition is “from oneself to oneself”.
Getting Started
Registration is ongoing and is based on availability. Class size is limited and enrolment may be delayed during certain times of the year. Pre-registration is available and recommended to guarantee placement.
Karate Kids: 10-13 years old
The Karate Kids program is an innovative children’s program specifically designed to give your child the tools they need to become a responsible and vibrant teenager. The pre-teen period is an uncertain time in a child’s life. Our program addresses those characteristics that can help them develop physically, socially, emotionally and intellectually.
Our goal for this program is to have children who are able to
- Set and Achieve goals
- Know how to make SMART decisions
- Follow through and persevere through even the toughest challenges
- Maintain a positive activity with a good peer support group
- Protect themselves using common sense and SMARTKIDS self-defence
Those students who wish to participate in competition are welcome to compete up to the provincial championships through this program.
Teen/Adult Karate: 14 years and above
Why do men and women choose Burnaby Karate Academy?
Physical Conditioning
Unlike many other workouts, Burnaby Karate Academy includes all 3 aspects of physical conditioning:
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Muscular Development tones and builds muscle strength while improving your appearance
Cardiovascular Conditioning strengthens your heart and lungs while increasing your daily energy level and burning calories
Flexibility reduces the chance of injury and keeps you feeling young and agile |
The Secret To Consistency!
Staying with a workout is what everyone finds so tough. But, consistency is the key to results! No matter what type of exercise or diet you choose, if you don’t stay consistent, it can’t work! It’s that simple!
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Why you will be consistent with Burnaby Karate Academy… |
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Reason One – Total body results.
Reason Two – Fun, Fun, Fun – You’ll look forward to your class!
Reason Three – Self-defence – An important Life Skill that you’ll carry with you forever!
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Self-Defence
Burnaby Karate Academy is a proven martial arts system that incorporates the techniques and concepts of Karate and Military Self Defence.
Statistics have shown that people who know how to defend themselves usually don't have to because they carry themselves in a more confident manner.
Stress Relief
When most Canadians want to relieve tension they book a vacation. The problem is, relieving tension just once or twice a year is not enough. You need release steam constantly…every week. That’s why Burnaby Karate Academy is popular with men and women who want to relieve stress from their lives. Our workout burns off excess energy, built-up tension and promote a sense of calm. Each class becomes a… mini-vacation. You leave feeling relaxed and rejuvenated. Better able to deal with your next day’s challenges.
Women’s Karate: 19 years and above
The women’s Karate program is an extension of our Teen adult/class, focusing specifically on Women students and their needs.
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