ABOUT OUR MARTIAL ARTS CENTER.
At Dan's Martial Arts Center in Woonsocket, RI our methodology of teaching focuses on functional self-defense so you may be confident in any environment and have a safe place within yourself. Our experienced instructors teach classes in adult and children’s self defense, use of knives for self defense, firearm safety/self defense, and women’s self defense. We stress the core values of discipline, honesty, integrity, kindness, self confidence and emotional management.
“We believe in collaboration over competition”
DISCIPLINE
The martial arts and self-defense courses offered at Dan's Martial Arts Center are fundamentally based on discipline. Our instructors focus on teaching students to successfully achieve their goals and maintain self control by following our core rules and values and adhering to a specific training regimen; helping them to more efficiently achieve their dreams.
HONESTY
We stress that speaking and acting truthfully is more than not lying, deceiving or cheating. Is it about showing respeect toward others and having integrity and self awareness. Whenever utilizing self defense techniques your actions have tangible consequences. Being honest with yourself and others is paramount to knowing the right time to utilize them.
INTEGRITY
There is a fine line between self-defense and being a bully. Our classroom environment prides itself on putting integrity above all things and understanding that line. Integrity is doing the right thing when you know you’re not being watched and knowing you’ll never get caught. The character of our classes is built on strong moral and ethical principles.
KINDNESS
At Dan’s Martial Arts Center we are build on kindness. We believe in holding doors for others and not just thinking about ourselves. This value is paramount in our school. We expect our students to treat others with respect both within and outside of the classroom. Treating others the way they would want to be treated.
SELF CONFIDENCE
Alongside the physical benefits, our self -defense and marital arts classes are tailored to build you, or your child’s self-confidence. Empowering students with an attitude that they can achieve anything they set their mind to with the skills and abilities they develop. Accepting and trusting themselves in all scenerios and having a positive view of oneself.
EMOTIONAL MANAGEMENT
Our goal is to help your child regulate in an overstimulating environment. Helping your child manage their emotions for development and social functionality.
When a person gets involved in anything that is confrontational you move through either one of two reaction:
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Emotional reaction
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Confrontation reaction
THE CORE VALUES OF EMOTIONAL MANAGEMENT
We help your child develop the skills necessary to respond to any confrontation through desalination methods:
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Use the power of their voice
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Understanding that tone matters
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Interpreting body language
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“I got this”
CALL FOR A FREE INTRODUCTORY CLASS
1-401-301-6958