Kismet Wellness Center
Martial Arts
Kismet's Philosophy
At Kismet Martial Arts Academy, you'll find:
Quality Curriculum that Balances the Acquisition of Skills with Character Development
Inherent to martial arts practice is the pursuit of character development – a cornerstone of Kismet's curriculum and an integral part of our martial arts program. Each rank is associated with a character-education requirement. Our commitment to character development is complemented by our commitment to provide a high quality martial arts education. Children are taught traditional forms and techniques and are encouraged to master the mechanics of the movements. Once this is accomplished, our curriculum focuses on applying these techniques to real-world self-defense situations.
Expert, Qualified Instructors Who Love Working with Children
Historically, karate was passed down from master to student. In keeping with that tradition, we adhere to the strictest standards of excellence for our instructors. Kismet's classes are led by trained, experienced experts, equipped with a mission to deliver an enriching program that instills wellness, builds character, and ensures that children are having fun in a physically and emotionally safe environment.
Incentive for Students Advance in Rank
Children test for rank advancement once they have improved sufficiently in their martial arts practice, and only after successful accomplishment of a character development goal. Improvement in skill, technique, and concentration is demonstrated through in-class interactions with the Sensei and peers, while accomplishment of a character-development goal is proven both inside and outside of the dojo.
Non-violent Curriculum that Focuses on Skill and Character Development
The word karate comes from the Japanese words kara (which means empty) and te (which means hand). While many karate styles integrate the use of weapons, Kismet's view of traditional karate is rooted in self-defense with an empty hand. At advanced ranks we teach defense against weapons and will occasionally incorporate traditional weaponry in our demonstration team's performances. However, we will not instruct young children on the use of weaponry in our core classes. Our goal is to provide a program that fosters character development, emphasizes respect for one's self, and attempts to teach an appreciation for humanity on a broader level.
Enriching, Challenging, Curriculum with the Option to Compete
Many martial arts schools emphasize participation in competition. While we support and encourage children who choose to compete, it is not a core component of our curriculum. Our program focuses on character development and traditional martial arts. Occasionally, and only with parental permission, we will discuss public competitions with students and help them to prepare. Kismet may host in-house or community-based competitions on occasion; participation in these events is optional for all students.
