three main objectives that make up the Dream Martial Arts System.

Self-Defense

The self defense that we teach is a combination from various martial arts from around the

world designed to keep your child safe in any situation. It has elements from:

Brazilian Jiu-jitsu, a grappling art where students utilize techniques that enable a smaller person to defeat a larger, stronger opponent.
Karate, a Japanese art that develops striking techniques such as punches, kicks, hand strikes, blocks, and movement
Judo, known for its highly effective throws, holds, and break falls (methods to fall safely)
Hapkido, a Korean art focusing on joint manipulation to break holds (such as head locks, bear hugs, choke holds) and control an opponent
Muay Thai Kickboxing, from Thailand known for its devastating kicks, elbows, knees, and clinch fighting.
Western boxing which develops punching, movement, foot work, evading techniques, rhythm, timing, and balance Collegiate style Wrestling which develops the best take downs, ground control, and escapes.

Additionally, there are some techniques from some of the Chinese Fighting Arts (e.g.

Kung Fu), Indian Martial Arts (where some claim the martial arts originated), and influences from throughout various regions of the world.

We pride ourselves on constantly studying and training ourselves, so that we may always educate, challenge, and inspire our students.

As schools cut back on their physical fitness activities, and children spend more and more time

in front of a screen (the average 12 year old today is getting about 32 hours of screen time per

week), there is an ever increasing need to get children moving after the school day ends. We

will develop all of the physical attributes one needs for martial arts, sports, and overall health

and fitness such as speed, strength, balance, coordination, agility, flexibility, and stamina.

We also teach students about healthy eating and living. We emphasize the importance of

proper diet and nutrition, adequate amounts of water, sleep, and rest. Understanding that a

complete avoidance of junk foods is unrealistic, we teach students about moderation and self-

control.

The martial arts are founded upon discipline and respect. The environment we foster in our

school is one of mutual respect between students and teachers. The teachers lead by example.

Each student is treated with respect and never with condescension, sarcasm, belittling, or any

put downs of any kind; it is simply not tolerated.

Our aim is to motivate and instruct through positivity, you will see a lot of high fiving, praise,

and encouragement. Discipline at Dream is not demonstrated in a strict, punitive way, but

rather we encourage and model self-discipline i.e. doing the right thing when no one is there to

tell you what to do or give you credit. The martial arts practice is a discipline unto itself, arriving

to class on time, going to class when you don’t feel like it, sticking with it during times of

difficulty all demonstrate discipline and the child’s capacity to achieve.

Our program develops an “I can” attitude through goal setting and achievement. Our belt

ranking system is a systematic and methodical process of achieving progress. Children are

awarded with belt promotions as they progress from level to level, which invariably builds up

their self-esteem and confidence. No belt is ever just given away or done for convenience or

any other reason besides being truly earned.