THE ROLE OF THE PARENT AT LIFEFORCE KARATE & FITNESS

Once again, thank you for considering/choosing our karate program. We are pleased with the community response to our Christian approach to the Martial Arts and we always welcome your comments. To assist LifeForce Karate & Fitness in maintaining its high standards and levels of satisfaction, there must be communication between parents, students and instructors. To help your child develop self-control, discipline and respect, our instructors will need your full support.

> Always refer to the instructors and staff by their titles; ex: do not call Mr. Purvis, "Billee." This will reinforce the level of respect we expect our students to show adults in general, and especially, those in positions of authority. In our philosophy, it is important for you to set a good example for your children.

> Talk to your children about martial arts and share in their progress.

> Parents should double check to make sure that their children come to class prepared. Make it clear to your child, however, that primary responsibility for his/her equipment is his/hers.

> If you need to see an instructor, please make an appointment, so we can give you our full attention. If your child is having problems with which we can help, let us know. We will set up an appointment with Mr. Purvis or Ms. Banks.

> Invitation to Rank Test is the decision of the instructors. The student will have, already, individually demonstrated the skills to be tested during Tip Testing or Mighty Mite Evaluations. The parent should assist the child (especially a younger child) in deciding whether or not to accept the invitation. Testing is based on the individual students capabilities. Please do not compare your child to another. Look only at the progress your child is making.

> As your child progresses, it is important to encourage their efforts in training. As their rank increases, the training becomes more challenging and sometimes they may become discouraged. It is important as parents and instructors to make the difference between a child who meets and overcomes challenges and one who merely gives up. The encouragement of your child's efforts takes on a new significance at this time.

> Any parent can directly help with their child's progress by assisting with Memory Work. We don't spend a lot of valuable class time with wrote memorization of facts/history, since this can easily be done at home - especially with loving parental assistance.

> Finally, one of the best approaches to helping your child with his/her training is to put on a uniform, jump right in and learn about the Martial Arts first hand. Not only will you get a lot out of it, but also the bonding between child and parent grows stronger.


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