Just For Kids - Atlanta

Instructor: Mac Mclean

 

	Sensei Mac McLean With over 20 years experience Sensei Mac is Just For Kicks' lead instructor, Sensei Mac teaches JFK Elite, Shuri-Ryu, Weapons, and Children's programs. He has been a member of the Just For Kicks staff since the studio opened.
	Sensei Dan Aronson Teaches the Tiny Tiger and Fighting Tiger children's classes. He has been a member of the Just For Kicks staff since the studio opened. Sensei Dan encourages his students through encouragement and guidance while nurturing self-governance and control.
	Sensei Samantha Thoreson Teaches the Tiny Tiger youth program and emphasizes fun and high-energy interaction giving students a great workout while learning Shuri-Ryu basic principles.

No Contracts EVER!
Most children cannot decide what to do for the next three days let alone the next three years. Treating this experience like a gym membership misses the point completely. Self-discipline, trust, and wisdom are not gained through a financial contract and we will not ask you to sign one...period. We are positive that when you or your family begin studying with us you will be engaged and motivated by more than a financial obligation. We know you will be excited to take this journey and work hard to grow personally and skillfully. But if we are wrong and your path lies somewhere else or doing something else we will wish you well
 

Delivering A Sound Mind, By Developing A Sound Body
Why choose Just For Kicks when there are hundreds of Dojos in Metro Atlanta? Because the sport of Karate-Do is only part of the larger philosophy of this art. While it is important to kick, punch, and block; concepts like self-control, humility, and moral leadership are equally important. Unfortunately, many dojos focus on the physical, eliminating the mental completely or saying one thing and doing another.

Gichin Funikoshi, the father of Karate-Do said: The ultimate aim of Karate lies neither in victory or defeat but in the perfection of the character of its participants. These words set the charter of Just For Kicks.

The Do in Karate-Do means "the way", and teaches students the principals needed to suceed not just in the dojo, but in all aspects of life. Once exposed to our program, adults, children, and parents all quickly realize the enhanced value of a traditional martial arts education.

What Is Children's Self-Defense
Does your child know how to fend off an adult trying to abduct them? Child abduction is not a new or rare event. Infact the Department of Justice estimates 3000-5000 non-family abductions are reported to the police every year. More concerning is that most abductions occur with a quarter of a mile of the chlid's home. Just For Kicks provides free training for children to help them stay safe. Class size is limited so call today.
 

What Is Shuri-Ryu
Shuri-Ryu is an Okinawan style of Karate-do. It is often called a "complete" style, meaning that it encompasses all of the major and minor aspects necessary for proficiency in an art of its kind. Among the fields of knowledge contained in Shuri-Ryu are: Punching - Kicking - Blocking - Stepping and Dodging - Joint-locking - Trapping - Take-downs - Kyusho-Jutsu (Point striking) - Kobudo (Traditional weapons) - Diet/Nutrition - Exercise Science.
 

What Are Shuri-Ryu Weapons
In 1470, traditional weapons were confiscated by the Japanese military; Okinawan commoners utilized farming tools as weapons. The kama was originally used for cutting grass. The nunte was a fishing tool. The bo evolved from poles balanced across the shoulders to carry water or other loads. The sai is believed to have originated with the pitchfork. The tonfa began as a bean or rice grinder. Finally, the nunchaku was originally an agricultural tool used for threshing grain.

Training Location

 
Directions To This Location

4401 Shallowford Road NE
Roswell, GA 30075

Phone: 770-518-8353

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