Lehigh Valley Martial Arts: Emmaus

I first enrolled my daughter in the Little Ninjas program for two reasons. First, since she had only ever been home and taught by me, I wanted her to be exposed to being in a class of other children her age, taught by someone else before being thrust into Kindergarten. Second, I noticed some anxieties in her that I hoped she could get past through learning martial arts. She fell in love with the class immediately and started building up her confidence. The class filled in some classroom things that she was not getting at home (standing in line, learning not to be distracting or to be distracted by others), and she made a smooth transition into Kindergarten. As far as her anxieties, she started out as a child who when "put on the spot" even for good reasons (asked to demonstrate, or being praised) or if the class was doing something she didn't understand, she would shut down. She would stand still with tears in her eyes and you could see the panic she was feeling. By a year later in the beginner class, she had not only ceased to have instances like that, but also became one of the kids who would eagerly raise her hand to volunteer for demonstrations or stretching. That alone made our experience at LVMA priceless. As far as the actual business itself, I have been impressed by everything I have witnessed there. The program is designed to keep things interesting, but also practice things enough to improve. They teach more than just punches, kicks and wielding weapons. The owner, Shigung, is a kind and down to earth person who is involved in the business and will stand and chat with the parents and say "Hello" to the children. The instructors are good at balancing having fun and being kind to the students, with maintaining age appropriate expectations of ability and behavior. Even the graduation ceremonies are a blend of serious celebration of hard work and laid back fun. In the year and a half that we have been here, we have gained so much for our daughter, and I am so thankful to have found this place.

Martial Art are part of our family.. They are great with children .My daughter has been going there for 9 yrs .

Probably the best place to learn martial arts. They have a great philosophy behind there teaching and are very very helpful and willing to work with you. Highly recommended!!!!

Excellent place to learn Kung fu. The staff is fun, friendly and helpful. They assist in making sure you learn the moves properly. They use various weapons as well even before black belt status. My child loves it. 🙂

My son has been attending Kung fu at the Emmaus site since he was five years old. He began in the little ninjas program and has subsequently moved on to now be in the Peaceful Warriors class. He enjoys the instructors, and enjoys learning all of the stances and kicks as well as the valuable character lessons that the instructors review during every class. The lessons are powerful and can speak to all of us, and the instructors make it fun and relatable for the kids. Great experiences and would recommend for anyone considering giving Kung Fu a try!