Moving Your Child Forward -- the Power of the Wave!
Our Goal: Helping your child develop his or her whole self --- mind, body, and spirit!
KarateKids is a specialized program we designed to teach martial arts for children ages 5 to 10. Currently, we have students coming from St. Charles, St. Peters, O'Fallon, Wentzville, and Lake St. Louis. Our goal in designing KarateKids was to create a more dynamic and fun format within which we could still teach a very wholesome and energetic kids Tae Kwon Do class! As with adults, the biggest battle any "little warrior" will face is the daily battle of managing his or her life. This is what our authentic martial arts training is designed to enhance---your child's ability to positively face and successfully meet life's daily challenges!
Karate Kids classes are broken up into a predictable sequence of activities. The key to keeping class fun is an ever-changing rotation of basic fundamentals, practice drills, fitness sparring, and games. This format allows Karate Kids to work on memorizing "forms" or "katas," perfect Tae Kwon Do technique, and develop the physical skills of balance, coordination, speed, strength and agility! Obviously these are skills that will benefit your child in any physical activity or sport he or she will pursue. With Master Blevins and at least one assistant Instructor in every kid's class, your child will stay active and engaged throughout the entire lesson. This is an important component in improving your child's fitness level and ensuring he or she gets everything possible out of each class.
At Blue Wave our Karate Kids program is not only a way for your child to develop physical skills and Tae Kwon Do technique, it is also expertly designed to help him or her improve critical thinking skills and emotional self-control. After all, it is the development of each child's whole self---mind, body, and spirit that is our goal!
Karate Kids is FUN!
Fun is what keeps the kids wanting to come to class and actively participate. It is their active participation that keeps them moving forward in their training. Your child's regular attendance and active participation will also help him or her develop a strong camaraderie with the other students. These in-class friendships are a super motivator for kids and can be one of the best benefits of Tae Kwon Do training.
Karate Kids is also SAFE!
Our programs never espouse violence, aggression, or fear. Master Blevins and all Assistant Instructors use only RESPECTFUL and POSITIVE interactions to achieve class order and motivate students. Our classes are always open for public view. We encourage parents, family, and friends of our students to watch classes. 
Karate Kids is SUCCESS ORIENTED!
Something Master Blevins is well-known for by his students is his incredible patience with them in their development. He seems to know just when to push a student forward and how hard to push. However, he is equally adept at allowing each student to work hard and figure things out for him or herself. Master Blevins is a patient facilitator of learning. With each student, his goal truly is to develop the whole person. We encourage our parents to help us help their children celebrate their successes! But please leave the technical correction to us. Parents can help the most by telling their children what they did that was fantastic. Tell them that each positive step they work to take is a step closer to reaching their next goal in Tae Kwon Do and in life.