Workout Place, The
12 Bardonia Mall
Bardonia, NY 10954 (map)
Phone: (845)624-2244
arnold@workoutplace.org
www.workoutplace.org
Fun workouts, a nurturing environment, and an instructor that understands and respects the individuality of each child makes the Workout Place the karate place for kids! What sets The Workout Place apart from other karate studios and fitness centers? Like many karate teachers, Workout Place director Arnold van Deuren has spent years studying the martial arts. But he has also spent years studying children. In addition to a seventh-degree black belt, Dr. van Deuren has a Ph.D. in Education, with a research specialty in child and adolescent behavior. The Workout Place proudly offers a variety of daily classes for children of all ages. Youngsters ages 5 - 11 will learn the value of discipline and dedication as they work to earn the coveted black belt in the "Karate for Kids" program. "KinderKarate" uses playful activities to promote fitness, coordination, balance and a stronger self-image in 4 and 5 year olds. Street smarts, karate, and jujitsu techniques come together to make your 8 - 11 year olds feel like a winner in the "Basic Self-Defense for Kids" program. Private and semi-private "One-on-One" instruction is also available, as well as great bonding experiences in the "Parent-Child Karate" class. And in the "Ninja Club," children will dress in their own authentic ninja gear as they study everything from jujitsu to making their very own ninja video! The Workout Place also offers karate birthday parties that are delightfully different. They will provide the invitation cards, paper goods and a ninja prize for each child, while your guests enjoy a karate workout, the challenging ninja obstacle course, ninja balloon-popping game and board-breaking contest. Each party includes a ceremony in which a birthday cake is cut with an authentic samurai sword! Call The Workout Place today to set up an appointment. Don't forget to ask about their introductory specials.