Indianapolis ATA Black Belt Academy

"Every Kid is a Winner! Every Kid is Special!"

In addition to our internationally recognized Karate for Kids program, we offer the Taekwondo for Tiny Tigers program. The Tiny Tiger program was developed specifically for preschool age children ages 3 through 6. This program offers children a strong foundation in essential character qualities such as courtesy, respect, and discipline. In addition, the program is designed to improve children's motor skills and enhance their ability to pay attention and follow directions. All classes are taught using the most safe, fun, and exciting instruction methods available for this age group. This program works in conjunction with the Karate for Kids program, thereby emphasizing the same important monthly themes and value system.

The rank and testing system used by the Tigers is slightly different than that of the Karate for Kids. Tigers can earn eight collectable animal patches to display on their belts as follows:

All eight patches, as earned, can be displayed on the child's belt.

In addition to monthly themes, our system includes the unique victory patch. Tigers are rewarded special "Victory Stars". These different colored stars are rewarded for outstanding performance in karate class, school, home, or at a tournament competition. Kids may receive the following stars for the following deeds:

Four different colored Victory Patches are available to accommodate all the stars that can be earned by a high achieving Tiny Tiger: