We at Kuk Sool Won take our positions very seriously.  We understand that the instructors become role-models for children.  Because of this, we try our best to be good examples of individuals that you, as parents, would approve of. 

We maintain a teaching method that is based on positive reinforcement.  We find that this brings out the best in your child while encouraging him to learn more and continue to try harder.  The Children Classes are specifically designed to maintain an air of light-hearted fun without loosing a good sense of seriousness. 

Many students have applied the lessons learned in Kuk Sool to baseball, soccer, and even their own school work.  Some, even, have foregone other activities in order to focus their entire extra-attention on Kuk Sool Won.  Because of this, we respect our child students very much in their approach and dedication to the martial arts and do our best to maintain a healthy and positive environment.

Philosophically, we present material to the student in a neutral manner.  It is not our policy to preach or to indoctrinate.  Rather, we mean only to expose the student to the rich world of martial art philosophy making sure that they understand the meaning of words like “honor”, “respect”, “integrity” and “achievement”.

Parents can best help their child martial artist by encouraging them to practice some or all of the material regularly.  The practice of martial arts etiquette is quite helpful as well as it instills within the child a sense of respect and one of self-respect as well.

Children Learn What They Live

Sometimes we adults don’t seem to realize the power for good we possess for making a better world through the treatment of children. The world of the future will be the kind of world today’s children make it. If more of today’s children are treated with kindness and respect, so will the world of tomorrow be a better place in which to live. I don’t know who wrote the following lines, but they certainly contain words of wisdom.

If a child lives with criticism, they learn to condemn.
If a child lives with hostility, they learn to fight.
If a child lives with ridicule, they learn to be shy.
If a child lives with jealousy, they learn to feel guilty.
If a child lives with tolerance, they learn to be patient.
If a child lives with praise, they learn to appreciate.
If a child lives with encouragement, they learn confidence.
If a child lives with fairness, they learn justice.
If a child lives with approval, they learn to like himself.
If a child lives with both acceptance and friendship, they learn to find love in the world.