SafeSkills® Movement Arts | Gentle Spirit Karate for Children | Martial Arts, Self Defense, Karate, Arnis, Yoga in Durham Hillsborough NC

Benefits of Gentle Spirit Karate

Increased Self-Confidence
to be able to meet the world
Co-operation
interact successfully with others
Alert Mind
open and ready to learn
Respectful Attitude
a true sense of self
Strong Body
to stay healthy
Non-Quitting Spirit
to help face life's many challenges

Try a Class!

You are welcome to try one free martial art class to experience what SafeSkills® is all about.

SafeSkills® has been a wonderful environment for our son and daughter, where they have learned valuable karate and life skills. Their training has been nurturing and highly effective. Even more than the advancement in karate belts, we have noted increased self-confidence and maturity.

Debara T

SafeSkills® takes into account the unique needs of each individual child, and I have seen my children's balance, concentration, and physical self confidence improve significantly in a short period of time. Thanks and cheers to SafeSkills!

Keith B

I have been doing karate at SafeSkills® since I was five years old (I'm now 17) and it has been a wonderful experience. I have gained confidence, strength, and a fun & supportive community at SafeSkills.

Jillian S-S

Not knowing much about the martial arts before, I have since learned that we made an excellent choice in SafeSkills®. The focus is what karate means in the larger context of one's life, not just belts. Learning karate is helping her in all areas of her life.

Renee F

Our child has been studying Karate at SafeSkills® since he was 7. His coordination has been enhanced and his self-confidence has been boosted. The teachers serve as role models of both strength and kindness. Most importantly, our child has a fun time at SafeSkills.

Edie & Russ H

Gentle Spirit Karate for Children

Children, ages 6 to 12 benefit greatly from a class devoted to their special needs and skills. For this reason, SafeSkills® offers separate children's classes. Gentle Spirit Karate is non-violent and focuses on increasing self-confidence, developing fundamental self-defense skills, improving physical fitness, and enhancing concentration.

Now accepting new students for January 2010. Beginners classes for Boys and Girls are held from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. on Mondays and Wednesdays.

SafeSkills® students learn important skills and habits that will last a lifetime; self-motivation, perseverance, self-confidence, how to work with others, determination, and how to surpass limitations. Our holistic, non-violent approach to martial arts allow students to develop their full potential.

                    
                        Why do we call it Gentle Spirit Karate?
                    There are many approaches to martial arts training and hundreds of martial arts
                    styles. We call our approach "Gentle Spirit" because we focus on each student being
                    a peaceful yet strong individual. The style we teach is Shorin-Ryu Kobayashi.
                

SafeSkills® is a non-contract school. Dues are paid on a monthly basis. Many martial arts schools have become 'Contract Schools' in which you have to sign a contract that commits you to paying for a year at a time. We believe that the quality of the experience you will have at SafeSkills® will keep you returning to class each week