PAMA

The Kenpo curriculum has been modified for children.
Children are taught self-defense skills in the form of katas
(structured, memorized moves), kicks, punches, yells, and
running away.
Emphasis is on situational awareness, utilizing emotional
awareness (gut reaction, anxiety, fear), awareness through
the senses (identifying strangers, violation of personal
boundaries and sounds that may indicate a dangerous
situation) and creating an exit strategy.
Rules, rituals, physical exercise, and formal training help
children to focus, concentrate and perform better in school.
Children become empowered as their confidence builds,
and self awareness and physical conditioning increase. They
set and achieve goals through learning the life skills of
self-discipline, patience and self respect. The 4-6 year old
group is taught through games, rules and play.
All children are modeled the freedom that exists when our
energy is focused. Children are separated by age and skill
level. They are taught privately as well as in group classes.
We offer day, overnight, holiday and summer camps. Camps
offer fun through games, karate, yoga, arts and crafts.
Children participate in performances twice a year. In-house
tournaments are an optional way to encourage purposeful
training.