Enjoy a Parents Night Out and Support a Local Charity!
Enjoy an evening out, while we entertain the kids! When: Friday, November 18th, 5:30pm - 9pm Where: Athlas Training Team Fort Lauderdale Cost $10 per child ($5 for each…
Join us for a Ghoulishly Good Time!
Join us on October 27th for the ATTFTL Kid's Halloween party! Instead of class on this day, we will be hosting Halloween festivities. We hope everyone can come and enjoy…
“Why do you pay for your child to do Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu?”
When it comes to enrolling your children in extracurricular activities and sports, there are so many options. Even choosing which Fort Lauderdale karate or kids martial arts program can be overwhelming as there are so many. Which is the best martial arts for kids in your area? How do you know what is best for your child and what is just a waste of money? The following dialogue offers an insightful look into one man’s opinion of his son’s jiu-jitsu class. (more…)
Karate Isn’t Your Child’s Only Option!
What are the differences between the various types of martial arts?
What exactly am I enrolling my child to do?
We’ve been receiving a lot of calls from parents who would like to enroll their children in a martial arts program, but they do not know the differences between the types of martial arts. If you are a parent searching for karate classes in Fort Lauderdale, it is important to know there are many more options! Here at Athlas Training Team, many parents call and enroll their children thinking they will be taking typical karate classes for kids, when their child will be learning a different type of martial arts entirely. In this article, we will try to explain the differences as well as what we teach our children here at the gym. (more…)
“My kids don’t want to come to class, they say they’re too tired.”
Hi, my name is Ana Fernandes. My husband, Junior, is the owner and main instructor at Athlas Training Team Ft. Lauderdale. I’ve been working in martial arts academies for 12 years. During that time, I’ve seen what leads some kids to leave martial arts and what helps kids to stay. Of course, your kids martial arts interests will affect whether they stick around or not. But there are some easy things as parents that we can do to help (As a mother of two kids, 6 and 8, I speak from experience!). Read below for our top 3 tips to keep kids involved, engaged, and excited about going to their martial arts classes: (more…)
“How long should we keep our kids out of jiu jitsu during the summer?”
Summer is upon us. How long should “summer break” be for your kids jiu jitsu practice?
During the summer, most families take a lot of trips. Our kids are out of school, their schedules change and, as a result, so do ours. If your child is enrolled in jiu jitsu classes (or some other sport), you may be considering taking time off to give him or her (or yourself) a break. This brings us to the main question of this article: What is the appropriate amount of time to keep your kids out of jiu jitsu during the summer? (more…)
Adults Belt Ceremony Spring
**What is a Belt Promotion Ceremony in Martial Arts?** A belt promotion ceremony is a significant event in martial arts where practitioners are recognized for their progress and dedication. Here's…