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KARATE MORE THAN MARTIAL ARTS
Learning karate will be teaching more than a form of fighting according to new studies. "Martial Arts is the single best way for children to gain confidence, respect, honor tradition, self discipline, focus, and good eating habits," she said. "(Kids) learn how to listen to mom and dad, learn coordination, temper control, self-defense, how to deal with bullies, have a sense of family, community and honesty. I believe, in our school in particular, we become part of the extended family. I love discipline, I love respect, I love thoughtfulness. If we can teach our students to impart these traits on others, then we have succeeded."
The center, which opened at its location on Ridge Road in 2002, has been recognized year after year for its commitment to excellence, Patakos said. All of the full time instructors have won Instructor of the Year awards, while the program directors are known world wide as a top ten in the country, she added.