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Giving Parents a Peace of Mind over the Summer, Kids Karate in San Diego

Practical Karate, Teaching Kids Karate in San Diego

Sadly, in today’s world, children aren’t as safe as they could be, and one of the only ways to change that is learning to defend themselves against the violence. Sensei Frank McCarroll of Practical Karate, has the answer for many an anxious parent at Kids Karate in San Diego. Sensei McCarroll does more than teach self-defense at the physical location of Practical Karate in San Diego. His workshops are known throughout the area, and are available as private sessions for families or small groups that prefer to learn at home. For a parent’s peace of mind, both sexes need to learn the art of self-defense. Bullies don’t just zero in on boys. Girls need to learn how to protect themselves as much as their brother does. For more information on kids karate in San Diego with Practical Karate, contact Sensei Frank McCarroll at frank@practicalkarate.com.

practical-karate-warm-upUnder Sensei Frank McCarroll’s guidance, children will learn more than self-defense. They will learn to take pride in their accomplishment. Kids karate in San Diego is also a great way to pry a child away from all their favorite tech toys for some real exercise that they won’t complain about. At Practical Karate, kids will learn that self-defense is an art form, and will be able to take advantage of training techniques known world-wide in specific types of defense. While being taught how to defend against an attacker, coordination, awareness, and the ability to react quickly becomes part of the process, giving them skills that could change, or save their lives someday.

Karate takes dedication, and so naturally teaches a child how to focus on goal, then be responsible enough to work hard at achieving it. Much of the training involves repetitious movement to build up reactionary nerves, but you won’t hear any complaints about boredom. It doesn’t take a child much time to realize if they want to make it to mastery levels, they have to work at it, and that’s just what they do. It usually isn’t long before most students at Practical Karate would rather spend extra time with Sensei McCarroll perfecting their training, than hours at home sitting in front of a computer, or the television with a favorite DVD. These lucky kids know a better way to spend their time. Healthy and fit children aren’t the only ones that can benefit from time spent with Sensei Frank McCarroll. Special-needs children are not left out at Practical Karate. They learn according to their abilities, and have the same pride of accomplishment as any other child. For more information on karate for kids in San Diego contact Practical Karate at frank@practicalkarate.com.


– Article was written by Frank McCarroll at Practical Karate

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Summer is Here, Learn a Sport and Life Skills with Kids Karate

Help Your Kids Enjoy the Summer, Kids Karate San Diego

Many parents are concerned about the nature of being a kid today. It seems that kids are so centered upon technology that every other aspect of life is ignored. News about cyber-bullying has permeated our society causing low self-esteem issues and side effects up to and including suicide. Kids karate in San Diego at Practical Karate gets kids out of the house, into an atmosphere that boosts self-esteem, enhances physical fitness, makes kids aware of others, and helps children to learn to focus on the important things in life.

karate-classes-for-kidsThe lead instructor at Practical Karate is Sensei Frank McCarroll. Mr. McCarroll provides a unique blend of formal education in Special Education and a complete and exhaustive physical experience in martial arts including all forms of Karate, Ju-Jitsu, and Judo. A third level black-belt, Frank received his Master of Science in Special Education in 2011 from National University. After receiving his degree, Frank started a karate program at The Institute for Effective Education (TIEE) of San Diego, a school that specializes in improving problem behaviors. The program was so successful that enrollment into the program has increased by over 300% in three years.

Still teaching the program at TIEE, Mr. McCarroll has moved into the private sector, accepting the role of Sensei at Practical Karate. Using his extensive martial-arts experience and coupling it with his Master’s degree in Special Education has given Frank a rare perspective on kids today. He approaches each student with an emphasis on the importance of an instructor being sincere, demanding, and consistent.

Karate-San-DiegoUnder the tutelage of Mr. McCarroll students learn discipline, respect, and the value of perseverance along with value lessons to improve self-esteem, concentration, behavior, self-control, and social skills while increasing strength, flexibility, balance, coordination and cardiovascular fitness. All this reduces aggression, anxiety, and stress in a fun environment that motivates students to exercise, learn, and achieve goals. Through these teachings, kids karate in San Diego at Practical Karate helps to enable children to focus, study and excel in school as well as in the community. It is one thing to be bullied on cyberspace. It something quite different to be able to stand up to such bullying simply because of your confidence in yourself.

Such values cannot be self-taught. Kids need a leader. So, get their noses out of their phones or other devices and get them down to see Frank at Practical Karate. You will see the difference within a matter of days.

For more information on Kids Karate in San Diego and Private Karate Classes in San Diego contact Sensei Frank McCarroll frank@practicalkarate.com.


– Article was written by Frank McCarroll at Practical Karate

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Karate for Kids in San Diego with Practical Karate

The Advantages Provided by Karate for Kids in San Diego

There are many benefits a child experiences from training in the martial arts. They are valuable skills that can be applied to other parts of a child’s life. In order to advance in karate, a child must focus on what is being said to them. Listening to instructions is essential. Karate requires children to commit to a goal, and then work to achieve it. Learning the martial arts is a physical activity. Kids who may not be interested in other types of sports, find karate a lot of fun. Karate for kids in San Diego can provide a child all these benefits and more. For more information on kids karate in San Diego, contact Practical Karate and sensei Frank McCarroll.

Practical Karate

san-diego-karateChildren who experience martial arts training at Practical Karate, are trained by experienced and knowledgeable instructors. The facility is easy to find. It’s located in the city of San Diego. Group classes are offered. Private sessions are available for entire families or private groups. It’s possible for children to participate in martial arts training with a specific group of friends.





Sensei Frank McCarroll

Sensei McCarroll has obtained the rank of 3rd Dan or 3rd degree black belt. He lived in Japan for four years after being awarded a scholarship to Josai International University. During this time, he studied Judo and Shorinji Kempo martial arts. He earned a 2nd degree black belt from the Japan Shorinji Kempo Association. The Kodokan Judo Association awarded him a 1st degree black belt. Upon returning to San Diego from Japan, he earned a 2nd degree blackbelt in Shotokan Karate.

Training

Classes begin and end with meditation and a bow to the teacher. A child will learn proper martial arts form and movements. Technique will be developed through learning repetitive actions. The different katas will be learned. These are a series of martial arts movements. They will help a child develop skills in using their hands and feet, as well as the rest of their body. Each level of martial arts has its own kata routine. All proper work-out techniques are observed before and after a training class.

Improvements

Kids-Karate-San-DiegoMartial arts training has helped many children improve themselves. The self esteem of children improves. As they develop their martial arts skills their confidence also grows. This type of training also helps children develop better socialization skills. They are spending time with other children who have similar interests. It also promotes nonviolent conflict resolution. Children see that aggressive behavior invites discipline. Karate for kids in San Diego is able to help children grow and improve in many ways.


For more information on Kids Karate in San Diego as well as Self Defense for Kids contact Sensei Frank McCarroll frank@practicalkarate.com.


– Article was written by Frank McCarroll at Practical Karate

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Kids Karate Lessons with Frank McCarroll

Kids Karate Lessons with Practical Karate in San Diego, Ca

karate-classes-for-kidsWhile the martial arts films created by Hollywood depict martial arts in a way that seems to condone and even encourage violence, this couldn’t be further from the true teachings of the martial arts way. In fact, martial arts promotes a strong sense of discipline and self-control in children from all walks of life today. This is why many parents use Karate lessons for kids to help instill in their own children these very valuable character traits.

There are a number of reasons as to why Karate lessons for kids should be used in training kids today and they include:

  • An Increased Self-Discipline – This is something that most children fall incredibly short in these days, but this can easily be changed when utilizing the teachings of a martial arts program. The foundation of all forms of martial arts is a total focus on self-discipline and Karate is no different. In a time when children are led to believe that instant gratification is the norm, martial arts teachings can provide a very healthy alternative.
  • Greater Socialization Skills – Martial arts programs, like Karate, provide children who experience difficulties in the area of making new friends with a healthy environment to enhance their socialization skills in. Typical environments, such as the playground at school, are filled with individual children with different objectives and goals, but the atmosphere at a Karate class is one of common goals and shared pursuits. This is why martial arts programs work miracles in the area of building a child’s socialization skills.
  • An Increased Self-Esteem – A child’s confidence level is greatly affected by their surroundings as well as the activities that they participate in. This directly influences their level of self-esteem which is also why martial arts is the perfect tool for building up the self-esteem in children from all walks of life. As a child masters new Karate moves, and moves up in the ranks of the different belt colors, he/she will experience a boost in confidence that can be worth more than anything else that can affect a child’s self-esteem levels.
  • An Improved Ability To Listen – This is a very important skill that children must learn to develop over time. If it has not been taught prior to beginning a martial arts program, it will surely be taught during the program. The only way that a child will be able to move up in the ranks is by closely following the instructions given by those leading the program. Listening will quickly become second nature simply by enrolling your child in Karate lessons for kids.

Karate lessons for kids is a tool that any family would benefit from and this is a fact that will not soon change.

For more information on Kids Karate Lessons in San Diego and Private Karate Classes in San Diego contact Sensei Frank McCarroll frank@practicalkarate.com.


– Article was written by Frank McCarroll at Practical Karate

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Private Karate Classes for Adults and Kids in San Diego Ca

Private Karate Classes in San Diego

private-karate-classesHere we have a Video of Sensei Frank McCarroll giving a private karate class to a 4 year old student. Sensei Frank McCarroll takes his time with each and every student, but when giving a private karate class in San Diego, Sensei Frank McCarroll can give your child his undivided attention. With a private karate class with Sensei Frank McCarroll your child will be given the opportunity to perfect their kata’s, sharpen their punches and define their kicks. Your child will enjoy improving their skills with the special individual time that Sensei Frank McCarroll provides in his private karate classes.

In this Video we have a student working directly with Sensei Frank McCarroll in a private karate class. The 4 year old student is working on his first kata and perfecting the art of Karate.

For more information on Kids Karate in San Diego and Private Karate Classes in San Diego contact Sensei Frank McCarroll frank@practicalkarate.com.


– Article was written by Frank McCarroll at Practical Karate

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Self Defense for Kids in San Diego with Practical Karate

Sensei Frank McCarroll Teaches Kids Self Defense with an Innovative Curriculum

Sensei Frank McCarroll at Practical Karate teaches kids Karate, basic coordination skills as well as basic self defense. Sensei Frank McCarroll uses innovative educational techniques to teach kids basic self defense and practical karate. In this video Frank McCarroll is teaching some energetic 3-10 year olds how to use basic self defense techniques and how to break the grip of someone trying to grab you.

Sensei Frank McCarroll at Practical Karate is very passionate about the safety of children in our schools as Frank is a father himself as well as a professional educator. Frank McCarroll at Practical Karate knows how to make learning fun for the kids as well as teach kids karate and basic self defense that they can use in every day life. For more information on Kids Karate in San Diego as well as Self Defense for Kids contact Sensei Frank McCarroll frank@practicalkarate.com.


– Article was written by Frank McCarroll at Practical Karate

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