In January 2009, Leverett will begin an After School Martial Arts Club (After School MACs).  This program is designed to offer physical exercise which will enhance coordination and confidence. It will be a lot of fun for the participants, but the real mission is to teach practical and effective life skills.  I will, in between all the exciting drills, impart lessons in anger management, self-control and overcoming tough times.  

The curriculum will be focused in the following areas: 

·         Peace Education and Anger Management

·         Attitudinal Self Defense

·         Diabetes Education and Prevention

·         Environmental Self Defense

·         Dietary Self Defense

·         Anti-Bully Education Program

·         Project-Based Leadership

This is a lot of information – and not meant to be taught in one semester, of course.  Our program will begin with Diabetes Education and Prevention.  I will educate each child about and give tips on how to avoid being a victim of this insidious and often preventable disease.

Again, thank you for your confidence and support!  Please view this short video about what it means to be a beginner in martial arts with a mature teacher.