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.