Tiny Tigers
In addition to our internationally recognized Karate for Kids program, we offer the Taekwondo for Tiny Tigers program. The Tiny Tiger program was developed specifically for preschool age children ages 4 through 6. This program offers children a strong foundation in essential character qualities such as courtesy, respect, and discipline. In addition, the program is designed to improve children’s motor skills and enhance their ability to pay attention and follow directions. All classes are taught using the most safe, fun, and exciting instruction methods available for this age group. This program works in conjunction with the Karate for Kids program, thereby emphasizing the same important monthly themes and values system.
Just like the Karate for Kids program, Tiny Tigers have their own unique victory patch and victory stars. Stars are earned in the same way as the Karate for Kids program, with slight modifications in recognition of the preschool age of the child. Four different colored victory patches are available to accommodate all the stars that can be earned by a high achieving Tiny Tiger. Except for the logo, the four victory patches of the Tigers are the same as the Karate for Kids patches. Upon graduation from the Tiny Tigers program into the Junior or Karate Kids program, Tigers are rewarded by the opportunity to wear the “Big Kids” or Karate for Kids patch.
The rank and graduation system used by the Tigers is slightly different than that of the Karate for Kids. Tigers have their own set of belts. Once a Tiger has achieved the Tiny Tiger Black Belt, they are given the opportunity to advance through the Karate for Kids program beginning at Yellow Belt. A Tiger may graduate into the Karate for Kids program before receiving a Tiger Black Belt only after a parent/instructor conference is held and the instructor feels it is in the best interest of the student.
Just like the Karate for Kids program, Tiny Tigers have their own unique victory patch and victory stars. Stars are earned in the same way as the Karate for Kids program, with slight modifications in recognition of the preschool age of the child. Four different colored victory patches are available to accommodate all the stars that can be earned by a high achieving Tiny Tiger. Except for the logo, the four victory patches of the Tigers are the same as the Karate for Kids patches. Upon graduation from the Tiny Tigers program into the Junior or Karate Kids program, Tigers are rewarded by the opportunity to wear the “Big Kids” or Karate for Kids patch.
The rank and graduation system used by the Tigers is slightly different than that of the Karate for Kids. Tigers have their own set of belts. Once a Tiger has achieved the Tiny Tiger Black Belt, they are given the opportunity to advance through the Karate for Kids program beginning at Yellow Belt. A Tiger may graduate into the Karate for Kids program before receiving a Tiger Black Belt only after a parent/instructor conference is held and the instructor feels it is in the best interest of the student.
