Self-defense and bully-control training are also important parts of Little Lions classes, with a focus on communication, child safety skills and conflict avoidance training. We use plenty of positive encouragement while instilling self discipline and developing better focus. 

At this young age we start to prepare them for preschool and kindergarten, so they start with a greater ability to focus and complete the tasks given to them by their teachers and parents. Once they move to the junior program, ATC will start to require more from every child and will hold them responsible to practice techniques and stretching daily. Training at ATC will also bring harmony to your home and siblings will learn to be kinder to each other.

ATC also offers Master Club classes were students have opportunities to attend special training classes in several other styles. Remember not all martial arts are the same don't waste your monies on non-martial art facilities which just teach improper techniques and are not certified to teach martial arts or children. As in music, hiring a saxophone teacher to teach piano just so the child has something to do doesn't make sense. All it will do is give your children a false sense of confidence and create a shaky foundation for your child’s/ children’s future. Bad habits are hard to break.  

• Positive Social Interaction:  Children who participate in our classes will have fun positive interaction with children their own age. Children will also learn to be kinder to others.
   

• Manners & Etiquette: The instructors constantly enforce these skills to prepare children on how to show proper conduct towards relatives, parents, teachers and friends during holidays and special events.
   

• Leadership Development: Our program helps develop a positive leader for a better tomorrow. We do not teach violence we teach life self defense and the confidence to stand for what is right.
   

• Improved Basic Motor Skills:  Students will build coordination,balance, control and fitness. 
  

• Self Discipline:  Martial art encourages students to practice good behavior skills and set a good example for others.
   

• Accountability/Responsibility: Children will also learn that good behavior is rewarded and positive actions (receive a sticker, stripe , treat) and negative actions have consequence (no stickers or tip removal for 1-5 days) which prepares them for school and life.
  
• Increased Attention Span: The first skill that is taught in the program is FOCUS and the exercises and drills will improve children's concentration. 
  
• Confidence /Self Esteem: The classes are fun and easy to follow. Students will build confidence and build self esteem through different group activities.
   

• Positive Role Models/Values: The Instructors discuss positive values, lessons
  and life-saving skills (talk away walk away) during every class.
   

• Goal Setting/Achieving: The program includes a daily sticker reward system along with a tip system, prizes and belt promotions. Students will learn through positive reinforcement.
   

• Positive Attitude: The ATC curriculum is developed to assist children in developing a positive outlook in life.
   

• Prepared for Success in School: The program will help develop memory skills, responsibility and guiding the child towards the direction of basic leadership development.
   

• Year Round Participation: The Program is ongoing and offers Rocian Gracie Jiu-Jitsu (self defense) and several other martial arts several times a week.