Joining Mastery Martial arts as a family is hands down the best choice I have made as a mother. We started my son at age 4 on the recommendation of a behavioral therapist that insisted that it would be beneficial for him due to his ADHD, and a few other learning issues. Believe me as a mother taking a child who is a little out of control, and difficult to manage to a martial arts program is really counter-intuitive, it seemed like teaching him to punch and kick would be a pretty bad idea. I had no idea that punching and kicking is literally the least of what they teach your child. From this program he has learned life skills that are serving him every day. He is now a very easy child to manage, he works so hard at self control, discipline, independence, and has leadership skills that are remarkable for a 7 year old. Since he began, both my daughter and I joined. I actually started for myself because I figured it would be good to use the time I was sitting watching his class to get additional exercise. I had no idea that even for me the benefits would be astounding. I am more focused than ever before, motivated to lead a healthy lifestyle, and more discliplined. I was already getting a good amount of exercise before starting the program, but now the results show all the time. And the community of parents and instructors here help us to raise our children better, stronger, kinder, with awesome self esteem, and great focus. It is a blessing to have found this program– and it keeps us on track as a family