YOUTH MARTIAL ARTS CLASSES FOR KIDS (AGES 7-14)

Lake County’s Premiere Martial Arts Academy since 1997

The Northshore Academy of Martial Arts (NSA) is dedicated to staying on the cutting-edge of REALISTIC martial arts training. Our Youth Program’s Core Curriculum takes a modern approach to martial arts training by blending the best techniques of:

• Bruce Lee’s Jun Fan – Jeet Kune Do
• Muay Thai – Boxing & Kickboxing
• Kali • Eskrima – Weapons Training
• The Filipino Martial Arts 
• Panantukan Silat
• Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu
• Tae Kwon Do
• Karate

Our Mission for Your Child

At The Northshore Academy of Martial Arts, our goal is to be the best that we can be for your child. How do we do this? We are constantly evolving our knowledge base, techniques and skillset. We ARE teachers…but we will ALWAYS be students of the Martial Arts.

The effort we place on the success of your child is second to none. We work hard and offer the best in positive reinforcement and personal attention for your child. Make no mistake, We give it everything we’ve got… We give 110%… All day…Everyday.

Your child will have the tools to succeed in Martial Arts… and in Life.

Our Martial Arts Youth Program in Lake County, Illinois

The Northshore Academy of Martial Arts Youth Program was developed to provide your child with the necessary skills to defend themselves.

But there is much more to it than that.

Our Program is designed to meet the needs and challenges of today’s 7-14 year olds. In today’s world, there are concerns with how our children are growing up. The pressures our children face are different than the pressures that we faced when we grew up. Not only do today’s children have to behave and get good grades, there is the constant peer pressure of drugs, violence, and bullying. We couple are understanding of these challenges with a focus on: self defense, self esteem, self confidence, character development, respect, hard work, discipline, responsibility, physical fitness, perseverance, good grades, teamwork and family values.

Parental Concerns

A common parental concern is that martial arts will encourage violence and aggression. The opposite is actually true. Through consistent, fun and focused training, children will quickly discover an inner confidence and strength which enables them to move beyond the need to prove themselves physically. As your child gets older, patience and tolerance replace anger and frustration, giving your child the ability to make good decisions.

At The Northshore Academy of Martial arts, our Early Ninja Program training program takes your child’s energy and directs it in a positive and constructive manner tempered with fun, discipline and control. Parents are excited to see the self-discipline, focus control and increased concentration carry over into everyday life.

The physical, mental, emotional and developmental benefits provided by The Northshore Academy of Martial arts is unparalleled. No other single activity will provide your child with all the benefits that our Early Ninja Program has to offer. It’s no wonder that so many doctors and educators recommend Martial Arts training for children of all ages.

Your Role as a Parent

As you can see, the Early Ninja Program curriculum is educational and also fun! Your child will learn the family values and life skills needed to live a life of focus and discipline – always striving to be the best. Although The Northshore Academy of Martial Arts creates an atmosphere of Leadership and Success… We can’t do it without our parents help. Here are some important tips that will help you and your child get the most out of our Early Ninja program:

• Make sure your child attends class regularly – Children adjust to consistency. If attending class becomes an option and not a priority, they will not adjust well. If your child is going to miss a class for any reason, please contact us and we can make further arrangements. Your child’s progress is of utmost importance.
• Watch your child participate often – Your child wants to make you proud. The best way they can show you how well they are doing…is for you to see it for yourself.
• Monitor your child’s progress – Your Child should earn a skill stripe every week. If your child does not receive a stripe, your child may have a challenge with that particular skill and will need just a little extra practice at home.
• Keep an updated calendar on the skills covered in each class – If your child misses a class or falls behind, they will need to make up the skills they missed.
• Keep track of when your child’s next belt promotion is scheduled to take place – This way you can help prepare your child for their next performance. You should expect your child to belt test approximately every eight weeks.
• Invite family, friends, and teachers to your child’s belt promotion – This is a big event for your child and it only comes around every eight weeks! This might not seem like a very long time… But for your child.. eight weeks is a lifetime. Make it an event they’ll never forget and your child’s confidence will grow!

Our Martial Arts Classes are Different from the Rest

We are not in the business of “Tooting our own horn” …but we think it is very important that you make the most informed decision when making any commitment for yourself… or your children. With that said… No other Martial Arts School in the Lake County area offers our Character Development Program …or… the rank certified, realistic and credible self-defense techniques that we have to offer.

We are not a “McDojo”… We are not a Franchise – We are not a school that teaches a watered-down and impractical form of martial arts in the name of making money. We are not a school that places the importance of profit ahead of teaching realistic, rank certified and credible self-defense. At The Northshore Academy of Martial Arts, Belt Advancement is earned and not purchased. Nothing promotes excellence, and builds more character, than earning something that you know you truly worked for. Ask any of our students.

We also believe it is essential that you understand the background of any Martial Arts school you are considering. Here are just a few of Our Martial Arts Accreditations and Affiliations:

Authentic Martial Arts… Our Roots Run Deep

We also believe it is essential that you understand the background of any Martial Arts school you are considering. Here are just a few of Our Martial Arts Accreditations and Affiliations:

• The only Lake County, Illinois school certified by the Legendary Dan Inosanto in Bruce Lee’s Jeet Kune Do and Filipino Martial Arts
• Member of The International Law Enforcement Educator & Trainers Association
• A Member of the Veneration Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Affiliation
  
• The Midwest Representative for Atillo Balintawak
• The Midwest Representative for Ron Balicki’s Martial Arts Research Systems – Jeet Kune Do / Kickboxing / Kali Escrima
• Certified by Rick Faye of the Minnesota Kali Group
• A Member of the National Association for Professional Martial Artists
• A Member of the Martial Arts Industry Association
• A Member of the Libertyville Chamber of Commerce