Introducing the internationally acclaimed Extreme Skillz program:
Children aged ten and older are the smartest students in school. Yes, they are smarter than most adults! They are also physically competent and can excel at most physical challenges they are presented with. However, they are so focused on what is socially acceptable that they struggle to maintain the emotional motivation to complete a task. Providing them with a customized program that addresses their developmental stage in a way that nurtures their social and emotional instability while building skills is effective at this stage of development.
Development stages in the Extreme Skillz program
Here is an overview of the developmental stages for children aged 10 to 14:
- Physical – They usually have great technique and agility, but can exhibit a lazy approach, leading to mediocre movements
We expectthat they will initially show poor technique in things that are physically easy.
The goal of our program is to help 10- to 14-year-olds realize their potential by paying attention to intricate details. We tend to skip the basics of physical development and jump straight to the intricate details.
- Intellectual – are extremely intelligent; their critical thinking skills are top-notch, but their decision-making skills are usually the exact opposite and that is why most adults treat them like children.
We expectthat initially they will make easy choices compared to the ability to apply their thoughts and effort.
The goal of our program is to get them to see the bigger picture and apply their intellect.
- Emotional – through learning, they usually cover the entire emotional spectrum; this is more evident in boys than girls.
We expectthat their efforts will be based on what they think is cool.
The goal of our program is to help them harness their inner motivation and realize their true potential. We also aim to help them improve their decision-making skills through challenging exercises.
- Social – they care about what their peers think; they will put more effort into something if it is fun for them
We expectthat initially if they feel uncomfortable they will withdraw as a defense mechanism
The goal of our program is to help them in everything they do, especially in front of a crowd.
Skill development
By understanding the developmental stages of 10- and 14-year-olds, we have identified 8 age-appropriate skills that make up the Extreme SKILLZ Program:
SKILL
REACTION
VERSATILITY
DYNAMISM
PRECISION
INSTINCT
FORCE
PERCEPTION
1. Each class is dedicated to one of the above skills (in order)
2. Each class includes a warm-up; a short discussion on the mat about the skill; then three exercises to develop that skill; and then a checkpoint to see where you are with the skills for the day.
3. We finish the class with stretching and then some fun.
4. We repeat the same pattern for each skill so that we cover each of the 8 skills in a month.
5. When children reach the age of 15 or complete all three levels, they move on to the next program, Elite SKILLZ for Teens, and begin working towards a first-degree black belt.
As you can see, we're taking martial arts training to a whole new level! We use extreme elements of traditional martial arts curriculums to build skills appropriate for children ages 10 to 14. This means your child will learn and grow at a pace that's neither too easy nor too demanding. Best of all, the Extreme SKILLZ program will equip your child with skills they can use in every area of their life!
