If your child qualifies for our program, we guarantee to help him or her:
Improve Respect for parents and authority
Improve Focus and Concentration - even with ADHD & ADD!
Improve Energy Level and Fitness
Your child will also develop the confidence to say “No” to unhealthy peer pressure, and learn to be bully-proof!
Let us show you at NO RISK how our program can make your child a success at home and at school, with classes taught by Dr. Len Brassard, Psychologist.
First, let us tell you about our program:
Karate Kids Class (Ages 3-5)
The Karate Kids Classes have been developed for our youngest students. Since many of these children haven’t begun to attend school, we focus on talks and drills that teach children how to show respect towards parents and siblings, and how to get along with peers. The children in this class learn the same Karate material as our Junior Beginners, but at a slower pace. This way they can learn and retain the information while having fun and making new friends. Our Karate Kids learn how to have a positive attitude while developing the character of a martial artist.
These classes are taught by certified martial arts teachers who have specialized in working with young children, and by our STORM Team (Super Team of Role Models - students wearing red pants). These teachers have weekly meetings, supervised by Dr. Brassard, to assure they are well-trained in their Karate material and their understanding of how to teach children with diagnoses such as ADHD, ADD, Autism, Asperger's, OCD, ODD, PDD, Downs and MR. With a growing number of children being diagnosed with mental and physical challenges, we’ve shaped our Karate Kids curriculum to help children increase their attention spans while learning how to stay focused on tasks. We’ve also included material to help children develop good social skills at home and at school. Parents of our Karate Kids have the added benefit of having any of their clinical questions answered by Dr. Brassard.
Class Schedule - Choose two of the following:
Wednesdays at 4:30 p.m.
Fridays at 4:30 p.m.
Saturdays at 9:30 a.m.
Junior Beginner Class (Ages 6-12)
Psychologists have learned that children between the ages of 6 and 12 years develop attitudes and behaviors that will ultimately shape their adult lives. We developed our Junior Beginner program with this in mind, making this class an important first stepping stone in a child’s life-long journey. The family atmosphere and friendly teaching staff give children a safe place to be in the evenings, with positive role models teaching them how to have confidence and self-control.
This class combines the motions of Karate with behavioral teachings to help children develop the values and habits necessary for success in their personal and academic lives. This unique program was designed by our Center’s Director, Dr. Len Brassard, while working as an intern in Little Rock, AR. He taught this material to a group of Autistic children for 8 weeks, and follow-up testing showed improvements in their gross motor skills and balance. In the years since, he has consulted regularly with Pediatricians, Psychologists, Social Workers, and academic Teachers to assure the curriculum kept pace with the needs of today’s children.
Our staff works closely with the students’ parents and academic teachers to ensure the children are showing proper respect at home and school, and keeping up with their chores and grades. Our Student Creed teaches our students that they should obey their parents and teachers, because it is the right thing to do. They learn that they are not just martial artists within the walls of our Center, but that they should always be an example of what it means to train here. They are taught to live by the principles of Black Belt: Modesty, Integrity, Perseverance, Self Control, and Indomitable Spirit.
These classes are taught by certified martial arts teachers who have specialized in working with young children, and by our STORM Team (Super Team of Role Models - students wearing red pants). These teachers have weekly meetings, supervised by Dr. Brassard, to assure they are well-trained in their Karate material and their understanding of how to teach children with diagnoses such as ADHD, ADD, Autism, Asperger's, OCD, ODD, PDD, Downs and MR. With a growing number of children being diagnosed with mental and physical challenges, we’ve shaped these classes to help children increase their attention spans while learning how to stay focused on tasks. And, with every child diagnosed, there are parents with questions. Parents with their children enrolled in our program have the added benefit of being able to get any clinical or behavioral questions answered by Dr. Brassard
Class Schedule - Choose one day from Column A and one from column B:
Column A Column B
Saturday at 10:00 a.m. Wednesday at 5:00 p.m.
Monday at 4:30 p.m. Thursday at 5:15 p.m.
Tuesday at 5:15 p.m. Friday at 5:00 p.m.
Beginner Class for Teens (Ages 13-19)
The situations confronting teenagers in 2008 are very different from the ones teenagers faced in the ‘80s and ‘90s. Our Teen classes include high energy workouts, class discussions, focus and concentration drills, and relaxation training. Through proper training of the mind and body, our students learn the skills and coping strategies necessary to successfully overcome the pressures and obstacles faced by today’s teens.
Our family atmosphere and friendly instructors provide a fun and safe place for teens to be in the evenings. Helping one another with homework and an occasional sing-a-long builds friendships that last a lifetime.
For the past 18 years, Len Brassard's Family Martial Arts Center has provided self-defense and character development training to the Fitchburg, Leominster, Lunenburg and Westminster communities. Chances are you know someone who is currently one of our students, or who has trained with us in the past. See for yourself what all the talk's about, and give us a call TODAY! We'll set an appointment for you and your child to visit our Center for a FREE introductory lesson. You'll be able to tour our new facilities and watch some of our students in action. Your child can then try our classes for several weeks at NO COST to you.
We can offer this FREE TRIAL PROGRAM because we know you'll be satisfied with what you see. Yes, even in just several weeks!
But, please don't wait. Our classes fill quickly, so CALL US TODAY!
You'll be glad you did. GUARANTEED!
I look forward to meeting you.
- Dr. Len Brassard
Director
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