Goshen Academy of Martial Arts

A core pillar of our martial arts training is the application of our black belt principles as a guide to help in all areas of life. Here are just a few that you can expect to learn in our daily classes:

• Humility: We emphasize the importance of a beginner's mindset. In its most simple form this comes down to developing listening skills to follow directions well.
• Respect: Our students learn to treat others with kindness and consideration - both inside the academy and in everyday interactions.
• Bravery: We encourage our students to push themselves out of their comfort zone to build confidence. This involves active participation in class, volunteering to show examples, and regular demonstrations in front of large audiences.
• Perseverance: Through consistent training, we nurture a "keep going" mindset, showing that hard work and dedication lead to success. Board breaking, sparring, and fitness drills are all ways you can expect to be challenged in class.

Boost your confidence knowing that you have the knowledge and skill it takes to defend yourself and your loved ones in the event of an attack. Groups are often organized based on friends, families, and/or co-workers. Here are the key areas we cover in our course:

• Situational Awareness: Learn key awareness strategies and live safe habits to limit environments that create dangerous situations.
• Practical Defenses: Build muscle memory on practical defenses against common attack types.
• Striking: Realize the power capability you have, and discover what go-to motions you would feel comfortable using to defend yourself.
• Empowerment: Develop your inner warrior! Strength comes from knowing that you can stand up for yourself, and that you have a solid plan of action to follow if necessary. Should there be a need to defend yourself physically, your greatest attribute is your willingness to use everything within your resources to keep fighting.

Our camps give you the peace of mind that your child is safe, making friends, and having fun. We offer martial arts instruction along with themed activities that are relevant to the games, events, & movies that kids enjoy most. There are priorities we have with our camps:

Fun: The curriculum of the camps is balanced by spending half of the time on martial arts techniques, stations, and games. The other half is spent on creative activities related to the theme of the camp. This combines for a great mix of learning & fun!

‍Safety: All of our camp activities are carefully planned with a priority to guarantee safe training & activities. Our excellent certified instructors, who LOVE teaching kids, are trained give the safest & most fun experience for all campers.

Discipline: Rules are regularly discussed to help the campers understand expectations of respect to their fellow campers, instructors, and most importantly to themselves.

We provide a unique experience to make your child feel special on their birthday! Our themed birthday parties that are 2 hours long where the only thing we ask you to bring is the cake. Here what you can expect:

• Spotlight: We highlight your child by having them stand in front to show all of the examples in front of their friends & family. This is a great way for the them to show & tell, and feel awesome!
• Themed: You can choose any theme option so ask your kid for their favorite one. Usual choices are nerf, minecraft, sports, any superheros, etc... Our activities will reflect the theme choice along with martial arts training. Additionally, we will get themed plates, napkins, and tablecloths.
• Cake Sword Cutting: A fun tradition for the birthday celebration is your child getting to cut their cake or cupcakes with a sword! Our certified instructors assist them with the cutting, but its a great photo memory & keepsake when we finish singing happy birthday.
• Pizza & Drinks Included: We provide dominos pizza & Kool-Aid to all guests. You're welcome to bring any additional food & drinks for party guests should you wish.