Here’s an overview for the stages of development of children ages 10 to 12:
PHYSICALLY :
They typically have great technique and agility, but they can be lazy which leads to sloppiness.
We expect them to initially be sloppy on things that are easy physically.
The goal for our program is to get them to understand their potential if they pay attention the intricate details. We normally bypass the basics elements of physical development and jump right into the complicated details.
INTELLECTUALLY:
They are extremely smart. Their critical thinking skills are top-notch, but their decision making skills are typically the exact opposite, and that is why most adults treat them like a child.
We expect them to initially make choices that are easy as compared to applying thought and effort.
The goal for our program is to get them to see the bigger picture and apply their intellect.
EMOTIONALLY :
Thanks to science, they are typically all over the emotional spectrum. This is more prominent in boys than girls.
We expect their efforts to be based on what they think is cool.
The goal for our program is to help them apply intrinsic motivation and realize their true potential. Our goal is to also help them improve their decision making skills with drills that challenge their reaction time.
SOCIALLY:
They care about what their peers think. If something is cool, then they will put more effort into it.
We expect them to initially hold back if they are uncomfortable as a defense mechanism.
The goal for our program is to help them excel at everything they do, especially in front of a crowd. The goals for our program are to help them know how to address problems and challenges properly without interfering on the overall flow of the class.
Ten to twelve-year olds, for the most part, are the smartest students in the school. Yes, they are smarter than most adults! They are also physically competent and can excel in most physical challenges that are presented to them.
The problem we discovered is they are so focused on what is socially acceptable that they have a hard time keeping themselves emotionally driven to the task at hand.
The solution we found is to provide them with their own program that targets their stage of development in a manner that nurtures their social and emotional instability while at the same time building skills that set them up for success.
With that said a structured program introducing extreme skill-based training in martial arts has proven to be very successful.
Below are milestones that the Invincible Juniors Program can help accomplish:
PHYSICAL development milestones:
• Demonstrating DEXTERITY to even the smallest details to the task at hand.
• Apply effort to challenging tasks such as building MOMENTUM in their jumps and spins.
• Demonstrating STRENGTH by applying power and mechanics to exercises.
INTELLECTUAL development milestones:
• Show good decision-making skills by having the proper INSTINCTS and REACTION when put under pressure.
• Demonstrate PRECISION by applying accuracy into their movements.
• Demonstrate VERSATILITY by showing the capability of performing a variety of moves in multiple directions.
EMOTIONAL development milestones:
• Apply effort by tapping into their intrinsic motivation.
• Engage with extreme effort despite obstacles, or personal moods.
• Work through embarrassing situations.
SOCIAL development milestones:
• Have VISION by seeing the bigger picture in life as it applies to making the best choices.
• Show maturity when working with their peers despite the mood and tone of the environment.
• Take praise and recognition as a signal that they are on the right path, and not a form of patronization.
As you can see we take Martial Arts training to a whole new level! We use extreme elements of traditional Martial Arts curriculums to build skills that are appropriate for 10 to 12-year olds.
This means that your child will learn and grow at a pace that is not too easy, nor too challenging. The best part is the Invincible Juniors Program will equip your child with skills that they will utilize in every area of their life!
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