We Take The Stress Out Of After School

Enjoy a peaceful commute home while your child gets the activity and social interaction needed to succeed.

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It's Time To Consider Enrolling Your Child In An After School Activity!

Keeping kids entertained after school is no easy task, especially if you’re busy with work and other duties that demand your attention. Luckily, after school activities offer a concrete solution as kids receive the support, mental stimulation, and social interaction they need to flourish.

Perhaps even more essential is the role after school activities play in bringing kids together. These activities force children to put down the electronics and remain in the present as they focus on the experience and connect with other children. This connection often leads to lasting friendships and powerful memories as they bond over the activity and enjoy their time together. These are the experiences that often impact kids the most as they grow older.

Do Your Afternoons Look Something Like This…

Scheduling Stress

You relentlessly battle late coworkers, crazy road conditions, accidents, and unforgiving afternoon traffic to make it home from work early and ensure your child is supervised.

Difficult Plans

You‘re constantly rearranging or canceling plans with friends as getting the kids out of the house has become a challenge.

Too Sedentary

You’re forced to watch helplessly as your kid stays inside, plops down on the couch, and becomes glued to the TV, phone, or computer regardless of the beautiful weather outside.

No Activities

You have a sitter, family member, or neighbor watch the kids but can’t help but wonder what the kids are up to all summer.

Let’s Get Children Off The Couch And Out Of The House

In today‘s digital society, it’s nearly impossible to convince kids to put down their favorite devices and enjoy the world around them.

Although understanding technology is essential in our modern, connected society, cell phone addiction is a real danger to children and can get in the way of healthy social interaction and communication skills.

With statistics showing that 86% of people will interrupt a conversation to check their phone, something must be done to ensure better communication habits for our children.

We prioritize the value of enjoying the present moment and design our classes to encourage social interaction, teamwork, and the importance of having FUN with friends.

More Than Just Martial Arts

Discover the Transformative Powers Martial Arts has on Children!

Develops Character and Humanity

We all want our kids to change the world and make an impact on future generations. Through a focus on aiming for and achieving goals, we teach kids to shoot for the stars and incrementally chase goals step-by-step. All while instilling values such as love, empathy, respect, humility, and discipline.

Encourages Teamwork and Socialization

Nothing unites kids better than sharing a common interest. We teach children to work together to better each other and accomplish great things. Bullying in any form is frowned upon and each child learns to embrace each other’s differences.

Rewards Unbelievable Listening Skills

By learning the value of respect and humility, kids learn to listen attentively to their elders. It starts with an eagerness to learn all the cool moves and “tricks” they see their friends doing but once they realize what they can accomplish by simply paying attention, they begin listening in other areas of life as well.

Google Success Stories

It is the best kickboxing place I have been to, the instructor is so good, the place is amazing and the overall class is very good! I am a beginner and the classes here are amazing and its all so organized!

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Pansy

My kids had a great experience during the 7 day free trial period. Clean and friendly atmosphere. Anthony is a great with the kids. Great variety from class to class.

My kids had a great experience during the 7 day free trial period. Clean and friendly atosphere. Anthony is a great with the kids. Great variety from class to class. I recommend this for parents looking for a great after school activity for their little ones.

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Lisa Williams

All 3 of my kids love coming to Red Dawn. My older daughter has been coming here for 7 years now. She has grown so over the years mentally and physically.

All 3 of my kids love coming to Red Dawn. My older daughter has been coming here for 7 years now. She has grown so over the years mentally and physically. Instructors are great and live by their promise. This is an amazing place for your kids to build confidence and strength. I highly recommend it.

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Kamil Virk

Red Dawn Martial Arts is awesome for your all your fitness needs. Master Anthony is meticulous and driven to help his clients achieve their goals and his holistic approach to health makes your body, mind, and spirit feel nourished, refreshed, and rejuvenated. The fitness kickboxing classes are hands down some of the best workouts you will engage in and will definitely make you sweat and feel the burn. However, the pain is worth the gains because I feel so much more fit now in my thirties than I ever did before. As an added bonus, Master Anthony finishes each class off with some yoga and meditation to help bring back a state of calm and rest to the body. I highly recommend Red Dawn Martial Arts for the fitness kickboxing classes because they really are enjoyable and make you feel stronger all around. Master Anthony’s approach is also so calm and patient and he truly is about helping you reach your full potential. His passion for well-being shines through his words and actions and is a source of motivation and inspiration. Definitely come check out the classes.

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Nausheen Mian

Red Dawn Martial Arts is the best! Our son started there when he was 4 (in 2013) and spent about a year and a bit there. He's always had anxiety and confidence issues, and we discussed this with Red Dawn prior to him starting and they listened to us and said they'll work with him. They did amazing! They were patient and always understanding of his situation. After a little over a year, the class schedules (times) changed, so we had to pull our son out because it didn't fit our schedule. We spent two years in other Tae Kwon Do/Karate centre, and nothing compared. We dropped by Red Dawn again last summer to see if the schedules had changed and would work for us, and they did, so we put him back in. Again, we discussed the anxiety our son has, and Red Dawn has been great again. Our son has started opening up and loves going to class because of Masters Marcano, Elloitt and Maloney. I don't know how they have the patience to deal with so many kids at once, but they are great at what they do. They never lose their patience, are very encouraging and caring. Anita has also gone out of her way to speak with our son and encourage him on multiple occasions when he was having a bad day. We can't say enough good things about Red Dawn and the staff. We recommend it to everyone!

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Sunny Gil

A year ago, I would have rated Red Dawn Martial Arts and Kickboxing Centre a 4 because that is just me, however, they (Masters Elliott, Marcano, Maloney and Corazza) have all been nothing but supportive and nurturing. My son was bullied at school and therefore, was unsure of himself. Since signing him up in July 2015, he has blossomed into a more self-aware individual. He still has a long way to go and that is fine with me as he is young and will get where he needs to be. I believe that you get what you want out of every experience. So you can either sign you child up and bring them in for their classes, sit and watch them and leave, or you can bond with your child's Masters in order to open a line of communication in order to set goals - how are they going to know what you want if you don't say it? Some come just for the fitness aspect, while others, like my son, want to compete and get to their 1st degree black belt. Master Elliott teaches the youngest students (4 to 6), handles new client registrations, as well as serving as a personal coach in health and fitness and that is just scratching the surface. All of this I have personally witnessed as the younger classes are held earlier in the afternoon and then at 6 pm the older kids under 10 have class. When my son signed up, he was in that 6 pm class. I had an opportunity to bond with many of the parents and even children from the early class when I would arrive early for my son's class to start. My son is now in the 7 pm class due to his age. Masters Marcano, Maloney and Corazza all teach during that time while Master Elliot is either going to teach the kickboxing class or on a Tuesday, get some paperwork done. I have grown very comfortable within in this establishment and over time have sought out advice for my son's training and attitude from pretty much all the Masters and they in turn have offered the required support/advice. They serve as wonderful mentors if you seek them out and ask. Most recently, both my daughter and I have signed up for kick boxing classes and are having a great time working out and having fun! This would not be possible if I were not comfortable (I have never been in a group workout and hate the gym environment). The reason that I have been able to get past those feelings is because Red Dawn has an open-door approach to teaching and learning which breeds a family-like environment. Like I said earlier, you get what you want out of a service. There are far too many people coming and going for every child to get one-on-one attention (just like in school) so if you see something you want corrected or just have a simple question, approach any one of the Masters and they are always happy to assist - and if they can't...they either direct you to the Master who can or they get back to you. That has been my experience anyway. The receptionist has many duties, such as acting concierge, childcare provider for the afterschool program, tracking attendance, completing reports for the parents to see how their children are doing in the afterschool program - to name a few. I have walked in and she can't give me her direct attention and I move on and wait until she is free. This is a business that is being run and no one who works there is just sitting around or hiding under the radar. I love this place, they are like a family to me and I would highly recommend any parent sign their child up and at least try it out for themselves to see. Added bonus alert: it is a peanut-free environment in every room! For the above reasons, and trust me there is so much more positive to be said, I give them a 5!

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Eartha Reid-Wilmot

A Safe Productive Environment Your Kid Will Enjoy

Rather than spending afternoons bored at home searching for something to do around the house, feel confident that your kid is enjoying an entertaining, valuable activity that will prepare them for life.

We often hear that our program is the highlight of many students’ afternoons as we instill important life skills while kids play. With fun games, activities, and exercises that force kids to interact with each other, you can rest assured that your child will enjoy their after school experience.

Not Just An Activity: It’s A Personal Development Journey

Most after school activities offer a safe place to leave children but don’t really offer much beyond that. With Martial Arts, however, it’s not just an after school program… It’s the start of a personal development journey.

Your child isn’t just benefiting from a fun physical activity, they’re also capturing skills such as focus, discipline, respect, empathy, and confidence through their training. These skills lead to improvements in behavior, character, academic performance, and so much more.

Highlights Of The Program

Free daily pickup from school
Fun, games, and activities for everyone involved
Homework assistance
Martial arts training sessions
Social interaction and bonding with other kids
Valuable life lessons in topics like respect, discipline, honor, and more

FAQs

Is Martial Arts Dangerous?

Although any sport or activity has some risk involved, our team of certified instructors follow safety protocols to ensure a safe and supportive environment for our students. In fact, unlike sports which has one adult supervising an entire team, we have multiple instructors monitoring a room at all times making sure everything runs smoothly. We understand that each student has their own unique limits and we encourage rest and feedback during exercise.

Is martial arts violent?

No! Because self-defense technique is taught in martial arts, it's often thought of as violent. However, the philosophies behind martial arts revolve around peace and harmony. The moves are more of a way to become connected with your body. We teach diplomacy and friendship. However, if a violent situation ever arises in your life, you'll have powerful tools to defend yourself and your loved ones.

Does my child need to be athletic to benefit from martial arts?

Our classes are tailored towards accommodating students regardless of their weight, age, abilities, or energy levels. Astonishingly, many of our students have tried sports and other athletic activities only to realize it’s not for them. Martial arts is often a sanctuary in these cases as competition is eliminated and each student only attempts what they feel comfortable doing.

Does my child need to be athletic to benefit from martial arts camp?

How can Martial Arts prepare my child for life?

Other than training children in conflict resolution and self defense, martial arts also instills essential life skills like discipline, honor, confidence, and respect. The process of goal setting and working towards moving forward is extremely rewarding and causes a major shift in maturity.

What if my child doesn’t like it?

With any new activity, it’s common to face some resistance in the beginning. We make great efforts to keep classes fun and lighthearted but at the end of the day it’s also an educational experience. We encourage parents to give us a few sessions to get through to new students but in the event your child wants to cancel, we offer a full money back guarantee.

Interested in Our After School Program For Your Child?

Fill Out The Form Below For More Information or To Enroll Your Child Today!