Confidence
No other activity can compare with Mid-Coast Martial Arts training when it comes to instilling confidence. As students progress in rank, the confidence instilled enables a student to excel in all areas of life. Difficult tasks, trials and tribulations, and seemingly insurmountable obstacles are no longer greeted with reluctance. Mid-Coast Martial Arts deters kids from getting into fights when they portray a noticeable aura of confidence. Future employers, school teachers, coaches, etc. will recognize someone with confidence and choose them over others.

Self-Discipline/ Impulse Control
Parents tell us that one of the main benefits that they see right away is the improvement in their child's discipline and self-control. Our school has an experienced staff of professional, patient instructors who are great with children. We have fun with the kids but we also set clear limits and boundaries on acceptable behavior. Instructors insist that students maintain this disciplined lifestyle at home, in school, and elsewhere.

Commitment
Mid-Coast Martial Arts is especially beneficial for kids who are prone to quitting things. If this is the case with your child, then he/ she really needs our program. We instill the perseverance necessary to finish what they start, especially during times of increased difficulty.

Superior Attitude = Black Belt Excellence
We teach that black belt represents excellence. Instructors emphasize this every class until black belt and beyond. Eventually the kids begin to ask themselves, “How would a black belt listen to the teacher? How would a black belt do this assignment? How would a black belt behave for mom?” This is a powerful motivator that often makes massive changes in their behavior and attitude.

Respect
Mid-Coast Martial Arts teaches kids to respect their parents, teachers, instructors, siblings and elders. We have a code of ethics that creates a courteous, well-rounded child, that appreciates life and knows how to treat others and their belongings.

Learning Disabilities such as ADD/ ADHD
Many doctors actually recommend Martial Arts as an alternative or supplement to medication and therapy to kids who are diagnosed with learning disabilities, such as ADD/ ADHD. It may even help kids who have minor personality disorders, or have problems associating with other children.

Passive/ Aggressive
Kids who are aggressive become more subdued and passive through Mid-Coast Martial Arts training, and those who are shy become more assertive. It has a moderating effect that creates an overall better child with greater potential in life.

Fitness and Athletic Improvement
Whether your child needs to get in shape, or is an all-star athlete, Mid-Coast Martial Arts will take them to a whole new level of physical achievement. The techniques we teach work literally every body part, while sharpening the mind to a crisp focus athletes refer to as “the zone.” This causes kids to excel in sports like baseball, soccer, and football. Kids get in shape fast while having the time of their lives. Mid-Coast students find they are no longer picked last for the kickball team! Many martial artists go on to college level sports and even pro teams.

Self-defense to AVOID Getting Picked on or Bullied
We'll teach your child to protect him or herself in a safe and supportive manner. Your child will be taught not only what to do, but when to use these skills. With the knowledge to defend oneself comes great responsibility. Mid-Coast students are trained NOT to misuse the martial arts, even when fooling around with their friends in a friendly setting.

Hopefully, your child never has to use it. The confidence he or she gains from knowing martial arts will deter most potential bullies. We do not train to fight. We train so we do not have to fight!