Little Treasures Kung Fu Program
Thank you for visiting our Little Treasures Kung Fu page. We are flattered that our school has landed on your radar and that we are one of your considerations. This page is designed to help make your decision easier. Our children are our lives and finding the right fit for them regardless of activity is so vital because the activity becomes such a part of their lives. We wish you good luck and thanks again.
Our Philosophy On Teaching Kids
Teaching children a grown person's skill such as self-defense requires a bit of maturity on the part of the child and patience from the parent. Even after 10 years of martial arts training, students are still just beginners and have many facets of life to learn. Martial arts especially Kung Fu, used to be a way of life. Nowadays, with the onset of commercialism, martial arts has been relegated to just the physical aspect and become a sport void of the life nourishing philosophy. Our Kung Fu is an extension of our Youth Mentorship Program that has become highly successful with parents. When you join Three Treasures, you are gaining an ally in helping you raise your kids as well as your children receiving outstanding instruction.
Our Requirements
These are expectations that you think about when considering Three Treasures for your child. No martial arts school or style is perfect and we cannot be everything to everyone. Therefore, we, too, must use discretion when enrolling students. We will never discriminate on the basis of anything and will accept any child (or adult) that wants to be a part of our Kung Fu family but it is helpful for you to know how we do things. We want to avoid telling you what you want to hear just to get your signature. In the end, this has to be a good experience for everyone.
- Must be at least 8 years old. We will consider 6 or 7 year olds but only on a case by case basis. Our Kung Fu style is difficult to learn (which is why we offer private lessons at no extra cost) and we do need the kids to be a little older.
- You need to be a good partner for us and explain to your child that our training is fun but also difficult. We are no different than learning to play the violin or the fundamentals of baseball; it will take time! Your child will not be a Black Sash anytime soon.
- You need to be OK with us being stern with your child. Obviously, we want a positive environment for your child but we are firm believers in teaching children accountability and reflective thinking. As much as we praise, we also identify when a child is misbehaving. We are not here to enable your kids or give them only praise but no tough love. We teach kids that they are not always going to win and that they must learn to deal with losing and not getting their way. We have a Kung Fu saying "eat bitter before tasting sweet."
- The customer is not always right. It is our philosophy to deal with problems from all sides and gather as much information as we can so we may make an informed decision. Sometimes the result will be in your favor and sometimes not but we will always be as fair as possible.
- We are staunch believers in "exchange of energy" which promotes harmony in the school. If you or your child prove to be difficult to work with, your membership will be terminated after we have exhausted all options.
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Tuition Cost and Other Expenses
We want to be upfront with our costs. We will never try to "nickel and dime" you and will only require you to purchase what is truly necessary.
Tuition Cost: no contracts required
Loyalty Policy: you are locked in at your current rate as long as you are a current student in good standing. Should we raise the tuition in the future, it will not affect you.
*Private lessons are offered as a courtesy and will be taken away if abused. Your tuition is the same with or without private lessons.
Required Purchases
Additional expenses that are not required
Tuition Cost: no contracts required
- Monthly: $135 (includes private lessons*)
- 6 months upfront: $729 (10% discount)
- 1 year upfront: $1296 (20% discount)
Loyalty Policy: you are locked in at your current rate as long as you are a current student in good standing. Should we raise the tuition in the future, it will not affect you.
*Private lessons are offered as a courtesy and will be taken away if abused. Your tuition is the same with or without private lessons.
Required Purchases
- Sparring Gear: roughly $110 to $150
- First Uniform: roughly $50
- Kung Fu weapons per level: price varies from $20 (staffs) to $65 (for swords)
Additional expenses that are not required
- Specialty classes
- Seminars
- Additional uniforms
- Tournaments and other events
