Velocity Martial Arts Karate in Pompano Beach / Deerfield Beach / Boca Raton welcomes one and all. No matter your experience you should have no problem finding a program that suits you. For kids especially Karate proves a truly rewarding experience teaching them positive core values that can be applied to all aspects of life.

Join in the Fun

Naturally kids are attracted to the physical nature of martial arts: The kicks punches and cool-looking stances that comprise the foundation of Karate Taekwondo Kung-Fu Jiu-Jitsu and Mixed Martial Arts MMA.

However what they come to realize is that martial arts rely on a slew of internal concepts as well and in order to perfect the physical aspects of the combative arts one must tap into the mind and heart. This relationship is a wonderful surprise for any new student.

Karate for Kids

When talking about Karate in Boca Raton / Pompano Beach it's important to note that the term is used to describe the type of martial arts available and may not necessarily correspond to karate from Okinawa Japan. In fact the dominant form of martial arts in the area is Taekwondo a Korean martial art.

For example the national Karate for Kids program is actually a traditional Taekwondo program. Developed byVelocity Martial Arts - American Top Team Karate for Kids teaches students ages 7-12 the technical basics of karate in relation to a monthly theme. These themes cover:

• Goals

• Friendship

• Perseverance

• Self-Control

• Confidence

• Self-Improvement

• Courtesy

• Self Awareness

• Respect

• Integrity

• Self-Esteem

• Dedication

Clearly such lessons are about more than martial practice. Rather they're lessons for life and for kids these lessons can have a positive affect on their academics social life and personal outlook.

Fun and Fitness

Of course martial arts are a lot of fun too. New students are correct in their expectation of a fun activity one that's physical and empowering. Kicks punches stances forms getting out of holds and sparring with partners cover the major elements of martial arts training. To a kid such abandon can be overwhelming but that's where lessons on self-discipline self-control and respect come into play. It's all related.

For youths Karate in Pompano Beach is a year-round activity that works around their schedule and yours. For example the city's main school Velocity Martial Arts - American Top Team which serves Pompano Beach Deerfield Beach Lighthouse Point and Fort Lauderdale offers an after-school program where kids can train immediately following their studies. Available Monday through Friday until 6:30 p.m. the program is a terrific way for students to get their training while giving you the peace of mind of knowing where they are.

Lesson One: Karate Facts

Think your kids will be interested If so here is Lesson One a bit of trivia on Karate and Taekwondo. Fun facts to get them even more curious:

• As noted Karate in Pompano Beach / Deerfield Beach/Boca Raton may very well refer to Taekwondo. However be aware that karate is still accurate as the term translates to empty hands describing the type of combat where no weapons are used. Such is the case with both Karate and Taekwondo.

• The main difference between the two arts is that Taekwondo's skill set is defined by kicking while Karate is more about striking. Taekwondo, boxing, Muay Thai, and Jiu-Jitsu are what fighters typically use when doing MMA.

• Finally Taekwondo is a full medal art in the Olympics but at present Karate is not. What's more Velocity Martial Arts Boca Raton/Pompano Beach - American Top Team of Pompano Beach is the only school in Pompano Boca Lighthouse Point Deerfield or Fort Lauderdale that competes in this Olympic circuit.

Pompano Beach karate is a great way to get into shape and is parents secret weapon in instilling core values into children in a fun and exciting way. This system is what makes it so effective. The ability to teach self controll and discipline, and have the students not even know it. 

If you are interested in Martial Arts in Pompano Beach, stop into Velocity Martial Arts Today! Also, check out Velocity Martial Art's online store www.velocitymartialarts.com. They offer an After School Program, Mixed Martial Arts, Taekwondo, Capoeira,Boxing,and Cardio Kick Boxing.