We hope that your child will never need to use their training in self defense, but if they do, they'll be equipped with the right mindset and techniques to protect themselves.  But the benefits of training with us can be so much more enriching to your child's life:

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• Bully Busting Confidence - did you know most bullying that occurs is NOT physical in nature?  How do you practice self defense against words, exclusion, and rejection?  Confidence and Self Esteem are the key, and the very nature of martial arts training, combined with our leadership development builds the character needed to deal with these peer issues.  We have witnessed quiet, withdrawn kids take charge of an entire class of their peers, and command them with a confident presence that shocked their own parents!

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• Perseverance -  we are not a "belt mill" school.  Students have to work for, and earn, each rank advancement.  To give them too easily would cheapen the value of your child's efforts.  At our school, we help students develop work ethics, follow through to meet goals, and the sense of accomplishment that can only be felt by working for something, overcoming obstacles along the way, and then achieving the goal.

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• Increased Fitness - To be blunt, there is an obesity epidemic going on in America right now.  Your child's time is being competed for by TV, video games, and other sedentary activities.  As such, we have seen increased numbers of childhood diabetes, and even heart disease, in our youth.  Getting your child involved in an ongoing exercise program or activity (like martial arts) can set habits and lifestyle choices that can stay with them their entire lives.  At CFMA, we teach the importance of exercise, balanced nutrition, and moderation in all things.