A Gift that Lasts a Lifetime

A Gift that Lasts a Lifetime

As adults, we struggle each year with the materialism of the holidays and the need to convey the deeper meaning of Christmas, Thanksgiving, Chanukah, and other winter observances.

We hope to inspire empathy, kindness, love, and charity in our children, and instill a yearning to make the world a better place all year long.

We are, unfortunately arrayed against a media machine that tells children from a very early age that they are not enough.

They are not thin enough, not sexy enough, not rich enough, that they don’t have the right possessions, and that they are not worthy unless they conform.

The media sells a reality television life, one that is empty of true love or any feeling at all except the incessant need for stuff and for validation.

The penalty for being out of step, different, and not conforming can be bullying – and the consequences even for older children can be devastating.

Bullying, in real time, or over an app has consequences that include depression and even Post Traumatic Stress Disorder.

If you could give a gift that would help strengthen an injured spirit, armor a young soul, that gift would be martial arts. NOT to “kick ass” – but to learn that they are enough, and a wonderful enough, just as they are.

They will learn the meaning of real friendship, of having friends who share the values of courtesy, integrity, perseverance, self-control, and how to build an indomitable spirit.

Bullying isolates children when they most need friends and companionship, understanding and (most of all) backup.

In many cases, other children are afraid to be friends with kids who are being bullied, fearing that the bully can turn on them as well.

Let’s be clear, bullying is violence, it is assault, and it is an act of deliberate and malign intent. It’s not “kids being kids” and it’s not something the bullies get over.

Patterns formed in childhood are set in adulthood, and bullies often go on to get involved in violence as adults.

In the case where a child is bullied to suicide, it is a soul-killing act of violence that deprives a family of a beloved child, and that child of a future as deliberately as a bullet from a gun.

It causes harm, even when not fatal that can scar the bullied person for life if action is not taken to safeguard their mental health.

This year, give a child or young adult a gift of belief in self, of learning to value one’s self, of understanding self-worth, and that they are loved for who they are.

Watch them learn, and grow, and become the upstanding, loving, and righteous adults who can make change in the world.

Help your child to be bully proof, and help a child who has been bullied to strengthen their spirit and heal among new friends.

 

From everyone at Park’s, may you have a blessed and joyful holiday, and ring in the new year with indomitable spirit!

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Frequently Asked Questions

Most frequent questions and answers about our Martial Arts Programs

A specific part of our preschool and kids martial arts classes at Park’s Taekwondo Federation in Coral Springs, Boca Raton, Coconut Creek (East Coral Springs), Plantation, Lake Worth, Kendall FL is teaching respect, and teaching when to use their new self defense training and when to NOT use them.  We find that our students become more confident to stand up to bullies.  And have more humility and kindness to others though their martial arts lessons.

We encourage parents to watch their children in their kids martial arts lessons.  We love parents getting involved!  And so do their kids.  Even better… join into some of our martial arts classes for adults.   You’re kids will love that you have something in common.  It will build a strong family bond!

Additionally, if you wanted some ‘me-time’?  Simply drop them off, and go grab a coffee.  They will greet you with a huge smile when you return, because they had SO much fun!

No, not at all! 

We find that people start at varying fitness levels.  But, you will find that you do get fit by doing our Coral Springs, Boca Raton, Coconut Creek (East Coral Springs), Plantation, Lake Worth, Kendall FL martial arts classes.  Isn’t that the point though?

A fun workout that gets results!

Truthfully, the journey to Black Belt is an individual one.  Everyone can progress at a different pace.  There is no judgement on students for how long it does take.  What we can tell you, is that it is SO WORTHWHILE! 

The self defense skills you will master can truly be life-saving!
However, the other benefits of striving for Black Belt, like perseverance, never giving up, commitment and self discipline lead to life-long success.

You will find that your Instructors at Park’s Taekwondo Federation are dedicated to helping you on your journey to Black Belt or whatever your personal goal may be.

We do only have a certain amount of space in our martial arts training area.  To take advantage of our limited time offer…. The fastest way is to fill in form . 

Additionally, you can always call us, we would love to chat with you about what we do, and if our martial arts classes would be a great fit for you and your family!

Simply choose which of our martial arts school locations is best for you:
Coral Springs
➤ Boca Raton
➤ Coconut Creek (East Coral Springs)
➤ Plantation
➤ Lake Worth
➤ Kendall
and choose the martial arts program you are interested in.  We’re looking forward to meeting you, and sharing our passion for martial arts with you.

Make sure you wear comfortable clothes you can do sport in!  Not really suitable to practice kicks in a skirt.😳

Be sure to bring a water bottle to your martial arts classes. 

You will find Park’s Taekwondo Federation in Coral Springs, Boca Raton, Coconut Creek (East Coral Springs), Plantation, Lake Worth, Kendall FL have martial arts classes for kids and adults that are a great workout and lots of fun! 

Most students are grinning from ear to ear by the end of the class.  I am sure you will be too!

Not at all.  In fact, many students starting in our adult martial arts classes would describe themselves like that before they started.  So you will fit right in!

Give yourself some time, and you will be astounded at how much you improve!  You’ll find that our very experienced martial arts Instructors, are trained to keep their teaching simple.  So even the most uncoordinated person will develop ‘ninja-like’ skills!  Come see for yourself!

Yes, our Instructors are very experienced in this new way of learning. We have found students in Coral Springs, Boca Raton, Coconut Creek (East Coral Springs), Plantation, Lake Worth, Kendall FL and around the country really LOVE our virtual and online classes – as they can keep focussed without distractions of other students and recordings can be paused and rewound for additional clarification on techniques.

We have our in-person classes and online martial arts classes.

Depending on your membership, live streaming martial arts lessons and/or OnDemand recorded lessons are a perfect way for kids and adults to learn martial arts in the comfort of your own home. Some people choose a combination of in-person and online/virtual martial arts lessons in the Coral Springs, Boca Raton, Coconut Creek (East Coral Springs), Plantation, Lake Worth, Kendall FL area.

Have a chat with one of our Instructors, to find the best solution for your martial arts journey.

Our technology works with a multitude of devices. Tablets, computers, smart tv’s with internet access, smart phones. Obviously, the bigger the screen, the easier it is to see the Instructor.

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