Bernardo Specializes in
Developing Young Students

Our specially structured martial arts programs are designed to develop and strengthen qualities children need in today's society. Qualities such as self confidence and self esteem are generally accepted as fundamental to the healthy emotional and mental development of children. Our classes help your child develop physical skills, including coordination, balance, flexibility and self defence.  It is documented that these skills have a direct positive effect on a child's self esteem, mental development and academic performance. Studies show that parents perceive a large increase in self confidence, self worth or self esteem as the most obvious benefit of karate training. Let our team of professional instructors motivate and educate your children through goal oriented development programs.

Whether you are interested in our Little Dragons Program for ages 4 to 6 (learning the basic karate techniques in a fun environment and focusing on classroom behaviour, self-discipline, balance and coordination) or our Belt Program for ages 7 to 13 (providing a foundation of self defence and karate techniques that will develop life skills that last a lifetime), we have a program to fit your children's needs.

Little Dragons Program:
This program is designed for students ages 4 to 6.  The goal of the program is to introduce students, at this young age, to the benefits of the martial arts.  Students will work to develop and improve through the teaching of the basic karate techniques.  Along with the physical development, a student should develop better concentration, focus and listening skills.  The program will also teach children some basic street smart techniques.  When a student graduates from this program, they will enter the junior karate program as an advanced white belt, or white stripe.