Martial Arts: The Key to Success in Academics, Athletics, Personal Achievement and Development!
In our complex and competitive world, success means finding and being your personal best. As a concerned parent, you want to see your child fulfill their potential academically, socially, and athletically. As a parent who goes the extra mile for your child, you want to see your child achieve all of this, and develop good character. USKSA has a long history of helping parents meet this goal with a structured martial arts teaching program.
USKSA’s instruction is the key to your child’s success in school, on the playing field, and among your child’s peers. USKSA teaches discipline, mental focus, commitment to goals, and the values of hard work, and self-control. Success with USKSA can give your child the competitive edge they need to be the star you know is there.
Character We know how important it is to teach good character values of self-respect, discipline, self-control, hard work, and respect for others. The martial arts instructors at USKSA support these values and help instill them in every student. You teach your child what is right – martial arts will give your child the confidence and attitude to do what’s right in every situation.
Research has shown the positive effects of developing character in martial arts. “Martial arts have a direct bearing on morality, disciplined ritual, and knowledge of man in the universe” (Becker, 1982), and gradually the Eastern philosophies that permeated martial arts practices encouraged “formation of good moral character [and] non-violent attitudes and behaviors” (Back and Kim, 1989).
Bully Proofing
As a loving parent, you want to be able to protect your child and keep them safe. Unfortunately, you can’t always be there when your child encounters dangerous peers. USKSA teaches conflict avoidance and resolution techniques, and the skills your child needs to protect themselves from harm by others.
On the other hand, if your child has demonstrated bully-type behavior patterns, the USKSA program can redirect those negative traits into positive gains. Martial arts training for adolescents with behavior problems led to larger increases in self-esteem than traditional treatment (Madenlian, 1979). Martial arts have been successfully used as an intervention strategy for middle and high school students with severe emotional disturbances (Edelman, 1994).
Athletics USKSA can give your child an advantage in sports performance. In a study conducted at the Tokyo Metropolitan University, athletes who were also martial arts students had substantially better reaction times over athletes who were not.
For thousands of years, martial arts has been a resource of health and vitality for practitioners all over the world. USKSA offers physical conditioning that is being cut from school curriculums. Not only does fitness contribute to academic success, but it also helps lead to a lifetime of good health.
Overweight children are 70% more likely to become obese adults, developing cardiovascular disease, and type2 diabetes. The National Governors Council on Obesity recommends children receive 30-60 minutes of physical activity 3-4 days a week, which is a typical martial arts program. Martial arts can set your child on a lifetime path to good health, the foundation of a successful life.
ADD/ADHD
Special Needs
Studies have shown that martial arts can be tremendously useful for helping people who have ADD/ADHD. The USKSA program provides a positive outlet to release the student’s energy. Research into the personalities and lives of martial arts practitioners focusing on their self-esteem and self-image levels suggests that martial arts practitioners tended to be psychologically healthy and well-adjusted people (Konzak & Klavora, 1980).
USKSA has been successful in helping people with a wide variety of special needs to adapt to the social demands of school and society. A study on the treatment of special needs children showed that martial arts training led to an increase in the social adjustment scores for developmentally disabled children (Davis and Byrd, 1975). Modified martial arts training increased the psychosocial skills for blind, developmentally disabled children (Gleser et al., 1992).
Children’s Kung Fu
Have you been searching for a great children’s karate or children’s martial arts studio and just are not sure where to turn? Or maybe you are looking for a sport or extracurricular activity that is right for your child and haven’t found the perfect fit.
Children can begin as young as four years old in our Little Eagles class. We place each new student with a short evaluation lesson and group by physical and mental readiness rather than age alone, so every child starts at the right level and is never thrown in at the deep end. Classes are kept small, with no more than ten students per instructor, and as students grow they progress from Little Eagles toward our family classes.
Most students earn their first white sash within the first couple of classes. From there, they set short-term and long-term goals and progress through the sashes over the following weeks.
Children’s Martial Arts at the U.S. Kuo Shu Academy are anything but an ordinary sport or extra-curricular activity. In fact, at Kuo Shu, we study Kung Fu, which is commonly thought of as the Granddaddy of Asian martial arts. Kung Fu was made popular by famous practitioners such as Bruce Lee, Jet Li, and Jackie Chan.
We teach traditional Chinese Kung Fu that includes so much more than just breaking boards and learning how to kick and punch. A well-rounded program, we utilize all of the traditions of Kung Fu to contribute to your child’s growth and development in all facets of life.
Children’s Kung Fu is SO much more than just kicking and punching! It develops the students’ mind, body, and spirit. Setting them on a course for success in all areas of life. Check out the list of benefits you may not have thought of:
Benefits of Children’s Martial Arts Classes
- Functional fitness training
- Stress management
- Real self-defense skills
- Increased strength and flexibility
- Improved focus and concentration
- Anti-bullying strategies
- Unshakable Self-Confidence
- Improved health & energy
- Greater respect for other people
- Improved coordination & reflexes
- Perseverance
- Improved work-ethic
- Ability to handle the pressure
- Improved academic performance
- Fun, fun, and more fun!
Our program has been designed and proven to help fill in the gaps children don’t get from their academic and social pursuits at school. Confidence-building, character development lessons are built into every single class. Children will gain a deeper respect for others, better focus, and concentration, improved ability to commit and follow through with greater self-discipline and perseverance.
Our students learn how to be altogether good people.
We’ll provide students with low self-esteem, opportunities to learn how to perform under pressure in a safe and nurturing environment where everyone fails to meet the mark sometimes, but we all cheer each other on to get back up and keep trying! This growth can eventually lead to them performing in events and competitions where they will further grow their self-confidence.
Children’s Karate is Fun
Karate/Kung Fu/Tae Kwon Do – you may use a variety of terms to describe children’s martial arts. Our version of martial arts is from China which is Kung Fu, Karate is from Japan, and Tae Kwon Do originates out of Korea. In any case, children’s martial arts are fun and at U.S. Kuo Shu, we make sure that is true and then some!
Along with learning forms and breathing and all things Kung Fu, your child will learn and practice through games, partner work, and group fun! Nothing improves reflexes better than batting down squishy balls being thrown at you quickly. Improving strength in your core is best done with a game of Kung Fu car wash…Mom and Dad, can you hold a plank for 3 minutes while the whole class crawls under you?
Fun and progress keep our Kung Fu kids coming back week in and week out. Our program will develop children through the stages of colored sashes, all the way to the coveted black sash. Through fun and games and a lot of hard work, students learn to take great pride in their accomplishments as they earn new sash after new sash.
Flexible Kids Martial Arts Class Schedule
We are a full-time, 7 days/week Kung Fu studio. That means classes are available any day of the week, making it easy to work around other activities. (Many of our students participate in school sports, music lessons, dance, or other extracurriculars.)
If you think Kung Fu might be right for your child, take advantage of our special offer. Free Evaluation Lesson for your child to give Kung Fu a good test run.
Contact us or give us a call today to claim this special offer before it goes away! We also offer adult kung fu classes. Owings Mills: (443) 394-9222 or Marriottsville: (443) 545-5566.We welcome families training with us from Ellicott City, Marriottsville, and Owings Mills.
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Top Rated Kung Fu for Kids in Owings Mills, Maryland
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U.S. Kuo Shu Academy is located on 10999 Red Run Blvd - Suite 214, Owings Mills, MD. From Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport (BWI) head southeast on Friendship Rd, and use the 2nd from the left lane to continue on Service Rd Lower Level. Then continue straight to stay on Service Rd Lower Level, and merge onto BWI Arrivals. Next keep left to continue on Friendship Rd, and continue onto I-195 W. At this point take exit 4A to merge onto I-95 N toward I-695/Baltimore, and use the left lane to take exit 49B to merge onto I-695 N. After that use the right 2 lanes to take exit 19 toward I-795 N, and continue onto I-795 N. Afterwards, use the right 2 lanes to take exit 4 to merge onto MD-940 S/Owings Mills Blvd, and merge onto MD-940 S/Owings Mills Blvd. Next turn right onto Red Run Blvd, and turn left, then turn right. Finally, turn right, and U.S. Kuo Shu Academy will be on the right.
We are open Monday to Thursday: 10 AM – 10 PM, Friday: 10 AM – 7:30 PM, Saturday: 9 AM – 1:30 PM, Sunday: 10 – 11:30 AM
For additional questions you can call us at (443)394-9222 or find us on Yelp
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Kids Program: Common Parent Questions
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Children can begin as young as four years old in our Little Eagles class. We start each student with a short evaluation lesson and group by physical and mental readiness, so a young or first-time student always learns at the right pace.
What Others Say About us!
One of the Finest Chinese Martial Arts Schools in the Country
Some of the best competitors and teachers that I've ever met come from this fine school. It has a tradition of excellence in all they do. Grandmaster Huang, Chien-Liang and the US Kuo Shu Academy build champions with integrity.
Nelson Ferriera
The School has Transformed my Life.
The school has transformed my life and made me a better man body and soul. It's really special to witness the transformation of the the youth at the school as well. The staff at the school really care about the students and each other. This is all so vital to our youth for they are the future of things to come.Â
Bruce Seward
USKSA is not just a Chinese martial arts school, it’s a lifestyle
How lucky it was, that we stopped by USKSA. Instantly it becomes an irreplaceable part of life. And not just for my daughter, mine as well, since I became a student too. USKSA is not just a Chinese martial arts school, it is a lifestyle. It is a family. The school changed my life I can proudly say: I am a better person now, stronger (mentally and physically), even happier than I've been before I joined the USKSA. There is not enough good words to say. Thank you.Â
Alex Reznikov
I am learning how to be a Better Person
I am proud to study at US Kuo Shu Academy for Three Main Reasons. The instructors provide superior quality teaching and have in-depth knowledge of martial arts principles The genuine passion for teaching authentic martial arts, The sincere attitude that permeates every class that I am not just learning how to be a better martial artist, I am learning how to be a better person.
Steve Smith
Made me healthier physically and mentally and more focused & organized at work
It has helped me keep my sanity! Made me healthier physically and mentally and more focused and organized at work. I am a better person, writer, and mother because of my experiences at USKSA. And it's been the "village" that has helped my sons learn about values and character and hard work. If you want to change your life for the better, if you want to give your children tools...then this is the place.Â
Xylia Hall
Nothing Short of Amazing
The US Kuo Shu Academy is an amazing, traditional martial arts school with stellar instructors and an incredibly well-developed curriculum. My experience there - both at Owings Mills and in Marriottsville - has been nothing short of amazing. The Tai Chi program provides an incredibly layered experience that combines both the meditative/health aspects of Tai Chi, along with the martial aspects of the form. They truly care about their students, and provide expertise and support in an environment that is both caring and rigorous. Whether your interest in Tai Chi or Kung Fu, meditation or martial practice, this is the place to be.Â
Margaret Boas
I’ve gained a sense of self-confidence I had never realized
My association with this system began 7 years ago. My only goal at the time was to have a form of exercise in my life that didn't bore me. I was very overweight and was in desperate needs of getting in shape. In addition to helping me lose over 100 lbs, I've gained a sense of self-confidence I had never realized was missing from my life. I've made friendships that will last the rest of my life. I've been mentored by some amazing people, and I've had the great honor to mentor some amazing people.
Jeramy Hansen
I’ve gained a sense of self-confidence I had never realized
My association with this system began 7 years ago. My only goal at the time was to have a form of exercise in my life that didn't bore me. I was very overweight and was in desperate needs of getting in shape. In addition to helping me lose over 100 lbs, I've gained a sense of self-confidence I had never realized was missing from my life. I've made friendships that will last the rest of my life. I've been mentored by some amazing people, and I've had the great honor to mentor some amazing people. Joining US Kuo Shu Academy was one of the best decisions I've ever made.
Jeramy Hansen
Nothing Short of Amazing
The US Kuo Shu Academy is an amazing, traditional martial arts school with stellar instructors and an incredibly well-developed curriculum. My experience there - both at Owings Mills and in Marriottsville - has been nothing short of amazing. The Tai Chi program provides an incredibly layered experience that combines both the meditative/health aspects of Tai Chi, along with the martial aspects of the form. They truly care about their students, and provide expertise and support in an environment that is both caring and rigorous. Whether your interest in Tai Chi or Kung Fu, meditation or martial practice, this is the place to be.Â
Margaret Boas
I am learning how to be a Better Person
I am proud to study at US Kuo Shu Academy for Three Main Reasons. The instructors provide superior quality teaching and have in-depth knowledge of martial arts principles The genuine passion for teaching authentic martial arts, The sincere attitude that permeates every class that I am not just learning how to be a better martial artist, I am learning how to be a better person.
USKSA is not just a Chinese martial arts school, it’s a lifestyle
How lucky it was, that we stopped by USKSA. Instantly it becomes an irreplaceable part of life. And not just for my daughter, mine as well, since I became a student too. USKSA is not just a Chinese martial arts school, it is a lifestyle. It is a family. The school changed my life I can proudly say: I am a better person now, stronger (mentally and physically), even happier than I've been before I joined the USKSA. There is not enough good words to say. Thank you.
Alex Reznikov
The School has Transformed my Life
The school has transformed my life and made me a better man body and soul. It's really special to witness the transformation of the the youth at the school as well. The staff at the school really care about the students and each other. This is all so vital to our youth for they are the future of things to come.Â
Bruce Seward
One of the Finest Chinese Martial Arts Schools in the Country
Some of the best competitors and teachers that I've ever met come from this fine school. It has a tradition of excellence in all they do. Grandmaster Huang, Chien-Liang and the US Kuo Shu Academy build champions with integrity.
Nelson Ferriera
The Best School of Martial Arts
My children have been students for more than 4 years now and they love this school of martial arts. US Kuo Shu Academy is their second home, learning not just Kung Fu but also developing one’s character as a good, responsible, respectful and disciplined citizen. Thank you very much Grandmaster Huang. Master Michael Hung and all the teachers and students for making this place the best school of martial arts.