Boca Raton Karate & Kickboxing partners with YMCA for Annual 2018 Capital Fundraising Campaign

Boca Raton Karate & kickboxing partners with Ymca

It’s time to get fit, have fun and learn valuable self-defense and safety skills!  Enjoy 1 FREE WEEK with the Boca Raton Karate & Kickboxing Academy.  Call today for your complimentary intro week. 
561-926-1846    www.BRKKA.com
 
Boca Raton Karate & Kickboxing Academy is the designated karate program and instructors at the Peter Blum YMCA in Boca Raton for the last 7 years.  It is a partnership that has thrived over the years, expanding into many age groups and afterschool classes as well as summer camp karate programs.  The YMCA provides a large community reach that allows BRKKA access to events and programs that give back to the community on a regular basis.  Boca Karate has provided the YMCA top martial arts instruction and continues to find ways to partner that are of benefit to both parties as well as the south Florida community.  This year, in addition to an annual business partnership donation, Boca Karate is actively promoting the YMCA’s 2018 Annual Campaign to martial arts students and families both inside and outside the Boca YMCA facility. 
 
Boca Raton Karate & Kickboxing’s owners, Douglas & Patty Tate, are also looking to launch an additional program in 2018 at the Peter Blum YMCA facility in Boca Raton to work personally with kids that need that extra focus on good health and fitness.   It’s an 8-week initial program that involves personal training, fitness classes, nutritional guidance and goal setting in regard to overall fitness. 
 
The YMCA Boca Raton is a wonderful place for kids to give karate and kickboxing a try!  There are 3 age groups ranging from 3 to 15 years old.  Many students that start the martial arts at the Boca YMCA and continue through the beginner and intermediate levels, then have elected to continue at Boca Karate & Kickboxing Academy’s dojo in west Boca Raton for advanced training. 
 
Come visit our west Boca dojo – learn about Kenpo karate – the best real-world self-defense out there.  Get great exercise and reduce stress while Kickboxing.  Enjoy new friendships and getting healthy with like-minded families.  Regardless of where you train, both the YMCA and Boca Raton Karate & Kickboxing Academy will provide an an activity that may give you years of enjoyment on a path to a new healthy lifestyle!
 
What makes Boca Raton Karate & Kickboxing Academy special?  Here are few things we are proud of about our school that might help you decide to come give us a try when looking at the many martial arts options available in west Boca Raton…
 
WHAT WE OFFER
-      The best in traditional Kenpo Karate - true self-defense training
-      We reward students individually and promote when ready, not on a pre-set schedule.  Our students are all
                equally accomplished to each belt level earned
-      Very competitive pricing, all upfront, no hidden expenses
-      Unlimited classes each week – no forced schedule
-      A variety of programs that offer flexible options for those who travel or can only train one time per week
-      A safe environment for students to learn self-defense and get great exercise
-      Lessons in goal setting, focus, respect, self-control and discipline – valuable life skills for all ages
-      Additional workout classes for the entire family that incorporate cardio and light weights for toning
 
WHAT WE DO NOT REQUIRE
-      Contracts or any long-term commitments.  We bill month to month – that’s it
-      Additional unplanned expenses or price increases.  Once you join, that is your monthly charge for the time you
                choose to spend with us
-      A pre-set schedule that limits the number of classes taken each week.  Come to any and all classes you would
                like that fit into your schedule
-      Additional commitments on your time outside the dojo such as required running, tournaments, etc.
 
We strive to always offer the best customer service possible and truly love what we do.  We want our students and families to love spending time in our dojo.  It’s a unique family environment that we greatly value and want to share with all who walk onto our dojo mats.
 
The core business of Boca Raton Karate & Kickboxing Academy (BRKKA) is to provide realistic self-defense instruction in both private and group settings.  The BRKKA Dojo teaches traditional Tracy’s Kenpo and kickboxing under the direction of Sensei Doug Tate and wife Ms. Patty. 
The need for self-defense, martial arts training for both youths and adults is tremendous in this day and age for a multitude of reasons.  Boca Raton Karate & Kickboxing offers programs that provide the following value and personal growth opportunities:
1. Self-Defense:  This is number one reason that sparks most people’s interest in the martial arts.  The martial arts teach the techniques of how to defend yourself, and as important, teach you the way to think about and prepare to defend yourself. They also help you build up the reflexes you need if you’re ever in an undesirable situation, and give you the confidence to fight back.
2. Self-Confidence:  As students become more proficient in their martial arts training, their confidence gets a big-boost, becoming more self-assured and confident. The Sensei’s (Teacher’s) encouragement goes a long way to help them achieve this goal, but a strong confidence level will extend far beyond the Dojo (Martial Arts Studio).
3. Discipline:  In the martial arts, there is constant repetition in drills and practices with strong emphasis on detail. There are rules and protocols to be followed.  All of this teaches respect – respect for the Sensei, respect for the Dojo, respect for one another - both opponents and colleagues – and self-respect. It also teaches the benefits of frequent practice, and the skill of patience.  While we agree that practice makes perfect, we enhance that statement to read – “Perfect Practice makes Perfect”.
4. Emphasis on Individual Achievement: While teamwork and sportsmanship are emphasized in most team sports, at some point most children need to be told why they aren’t a starter or why their stuck in right field.
In the martial arts, each person’s success is based on his or her own individual merits and individual ambition will help achieve success.
5. Gender Equity:  The martial arts are one of the few sports where both boys and girls can play together. Everyone can benefit from learning self-defense.  It also gives brothers and sisters an opportunity to practice together and learn from one another as well (not to mention the convenience of having kids and parents in one place at a time).
6. Exercise:  The typical martial arts class will often be comprised of warm-up calisthenics, teaching and practicing of moves and possibly some sparring. The warm up and practice comprise the bulk of the time, and for that time students will be constantly on the go – stretching, crunches, punches and kicks. The workout each student receives will not only assist in the natural development of his or her muscles, but also help them build stronger Cardio-Vascular systems.
7. Respect for Strength:  As students train, they will learn to respect their newfound strength and techniques. They will also gain a disdain for bullying as well.
8. The Entire Family can Participate:  Most martial arts schools offer classes for both adults and children. While most do not run those classes simultaneously, they are usually one right after the other. This means that you can watch your children workout, and then they can watch you. If you have the proper space for it, you can practice with each other at home, and learn from one another. This will give you a special activity to use as a bonding tool with your family. You can also become physically fit together as BRKKA offers family workouts multiple times every week.
9. The Never-Ending Season:  The Martial Arts are a year-round affair. As mentioned above, your exercise routine remains constant the entire year. Having this consistency also helps build upon discipline, and allows students to progress very quickly.
10.  Conclusion:  Martial Arts provide both adults and child with an excellent physical workout, and also act as a vehicle to provide a mental and emotional outlet as well.
The Peter Blum YMCA offers karate to both member and non-member families.  Ask at the front desk for details and prices.  Classes for beginner kids are Mondays, Wednesdays after school, and Saturday early afternoons.
 
It’s time to get fit, have fun and learn valuable self-defense and safety skills!  Enjoy 1 FREE WEEK with the Boca Raton Karate & Kickboxing Academy.  Call today for your complimentary intro week. 
561-926-1846    www.BRKKA.com