Pouncing Tigers, Martial arts for children, is a combination of complementary martial arts styles. It is designed to teach children that respect and learning are fun. Strength building games, listening exercises and martial arts techniques are covered in every class. The martial arts techniques in the Pouncing Tigers classes have been specifically crafted to challenge the students and to encourage their success beyond the dojo, now and for years to come. The goal is to plant a seed now so that a love of martial arts, and the excellent habits that come with it, will grow with your child for the rest of their lives. And they love it!

My hopes for my daughter

I hope my daughter will have Self Confidence. I hope she will have Fortitude. I hope she will be Disciplined enough to work hard. To know she will succeed if she practices regularly. That she will be challenged and learn to overcome obstacles with Perseverance. I hope she develops habits of health and fitness that will last her whole life. To know she is not better than anyone else, but can excel beyond the norm if she puts in the time and consistency.  I hope she enjoys herself most of the time and learns to not give up when things are difficult.  I hope she will be brave enough to make mistakes, and wise enough to learn from them. I hope she will help build a more peaceful world and be able to protect herself any time she might need to. I hope she can forgive. I hope she can love. I hope she will always have gratitude in her heart for all she has and all she can become. And, I hope she earns her black belt.

Because I have seen this happen with so many students already, I don't believe I am asking too much.  I believe we should have clear expectations of our children.  I think they should know we expect a lot from them.  They should know we love them and support them and that we want them to succeed.  And when they don't succeed, they should know we expect them to learn and keep trying. 

I hope my students become honorable adults and earn respect where ever they go.  I hope they smile easily and are filled with self confidence.  I hope they contribute to their community and set examples for those who look up to them, as surely there will one day be.