Dubuque Karate Club

805 Century Drive, Dubuque, IA 52002
563-583-8256

Headquarters of the ATKI

Est. 1970 - Celebrating over 40 years

Dubuque Karate Club Mission Statement

To help build strong leaders at school, at work, and in the community following the traditional Tang Soo Do values of integrity, honor, and loyalty, and instilling family values in each of our students through the professionalism and caring of our instructors.

“Little Dragons today, leaders tomorrow”.

Our specialized Little Dragons Program is an age-specific curriculum that is professionally designed to teach children important life skills in a fun, exciting and enriching manner. Our secret to teaching your child coordination, concentration and self-control is a unique method we like to call “Edu-tainment.” This philosophy utilizes the excitement and fun of the Little Dragons Martial Arts skills to teach key life lessons that you would want your child to know.

Your child will learn more than just how to kick and punch. Little Dragon activities show children the benefits of good behavior, but best of all, our curriculum will help them see the value of teamwork, good manners, and trying their best in and outside of the classroom. Our mission: to build self- esteem & confidence in every child! This is the foundation for future success in all aspect of life.

The Little Dragons and Karate Kids Programs:

An Alternative to Sports

In years past, practice of the martial arts was limited to male adults. As the martial arts spread to countries outside of the Orient it has become acceptable for women and children to train. As we progress even further, we now see that accepting children as young as 5 years old is beneficial both physically and mentally as long as the program is geared towards their skill and comprehension levels.

Each year, the demand by parents for children to participate in sports is growing. Many parents are embracing the martial arts as an alternative to sports. In addition to toning the body, martial arts training also enhances the capabilities of the mind. Our dojangs (martial arts schools) are seeing younger and younger children enroll every day. The World Tang Soo Do Association has created the Little Dragons Program to assist these children in their growth.

Through our efforts to improve the quality of our programs here at the Dubuque Karate Club we have developed a program for our younger children, ages approximately 5 through 7 and 8 through 12, to assist them in their readiness for the formal training of older practitioners.

The benefits of a martial arts training program for children have been proven to contribute tremendously to a young child's positive character and many other areas of their lives.

It is our belief that the traditional values we instill and the standards of our program will improve the quality of your child's life.

Little Dragon Program
(A Special Program of the World Tang Soo Do Association)
A message from Grandmaster J.C. Shin

Dear Parents,

Welcome to the WORLD KARATE KIDS PROGRAM. Our Little Dragons Programs introduce children ages 4 through 7 to the positive influence of the martial arts by stressing self-discipline and positive values.

One of the best gifts you can provide for your children is the opportunity to possess the power of a successful life. What are the powers? Patience, Concentration, Humility, Self-Discipline, Self-Control, and a Strong Healthy Body with good Mental and Physical Coordination. Our Karate Kids Program is unique in the physical education area, as it is not merely a form of "self-defense." It is a Total Learning and Improvement activity. Children learning Tang Soo Do begin by practicing the basic skills, which are the foundation of this art. These skills improve and build coordination and balance.

We are professionals in this field and are dedicated to your child's development, growth and achievement. After a few months of training, each child should show dramatic changes, such as lower anxiety levels, and increased sense of responsibility, and heightened self-esteem. Most will also begin to show improvement in their school studies. Their training by one of our qualified instructors could be the priceless gift of starting your child off properly on their road to a happy, successful life.

I look forward to working with each child and their families as they begin their magical journey on the road of our Tang Soo Do Program. I proudly introduce you to this studio and our instructors, who are licensed and fully trained professionals for this specific program. We believe in, and value, the education and character of your child.

Sincerely,
Jae C. Shin
President & Grandmaster
Your Child's Success is OUR GOAL!