We provide a well-rounded course of instruction in Martial Arts with a focus on improving the overall being of a student rather than just teaching them "how to fight." In actuality, we teach our students how not to fight.

Our program includes stretching exercises, a proven aid in long-range health maintenance; self-defense techniques, which require the student to move and to think in directions that are, at first, alien to him/her; and lastly, awareness training of his/her responsibility to others.

Our students know they should never frivolously use the techniques which have been taught. Our philosophy is: "The first person to throw a punch is the first person to run out of ideas."

The children’s' class is geared specifically toward children 6-12 years of age. We place emphasis on building self-esteem and confidence with some of the following benefits:

Confidence
By engaging one another in a close contact way, students can become more comfortable and less likely to be intimidated.

Coordination
The warm-up regimen and physical skills will sharpen their reflexes and increase their sense of well-being.

Self Esteem
By encouraging students to be strong and to push themselves to do better, they gain a stronger sense of self. Confidence and Self-Esteem go hand-in-hand with Martial Arts. Physical fitness workouts help build better strength, flexibility, agility, balance and a positive attitude about a healthy lifestyle.

Disipline
Self-Discipline: doing what you're supposed to, when you're supposed to do it, without being told! Completing homework without being asked, cleaning up belongings and following directions the first time - all are a part of the life lessons taught at Popham Athletics Martial Arts Academy.