Through physical activity and the fun, empowering movements of Poekoelan Tjimindie Tulen Indonesian martial arts, children learn:

• Focus
• Self-Control
• Positive Social Skills
• Ability to Follow Directions
• Verbal and Self-Defense Skills
• Body Awareness
• Coordination

What is KiDS Coaching?

Studio Naga's KiDS Coaching program develops positive social and physical skills in a supportive, community- oriented environment.

Geared towards children challenged by group or class settings, private KiDS Coaching increases concentration and confidence so children are able to integrate into class situations.

With an emphasis on repetition, structure and positive self-control, parents will see results in classes, school and daily situations.

Session Practicalities

KiDS Coaching consists of private one-on-one or two-on-one sessions of varying lengths (depending on age and focus) with a qualified adult instructor. Launching with an intake interview with parents or caregivers, each KiDS Coaching commitment begins with an evaluation and goal-setting meeting with a designated KIDs coach and Louise Rafkin, Head Instructor and Director of Studio Naga.

Parents will be closely involved with the coaching process to best support their children. At some point in the coaching process, age appropriate students from the Studio Naga community may join in to introduce concepts of cooperation, sharing and respect.

When appropriate, KiDS Coaching participants evolve into active members of the Studio Naga community, fully integrating into our classes, camps and other events.

What Kids?

KiDS Coaching is suitable for a range of children, from those labeled ‘overly exuberant’ to the shy or fearful. KiDS Coaching helps address:

• Concentration and focus(diagnoses of ADHD)
• Impulse control (fighting)
• Fear of failure
• Low self-esteem
• Challenges making friends
• Authority issues

Cost and agreements: Most KiDS Coaching commitments range from 3 to 10 sessions and are priced in a complete package which includes both intake and exit interviews with parents and students.

About Studio Naga: Studio Naga is a diverse, supportive community offering instruction in self-defense and empowered movement from the Indonesian martial art of Poekoelan Tjimindie Tulen. Classes are offered at our own studio and at schools, corporate sites, and community centers throughout the Bay Area. Director Louise Rafkin has been training martial arts since 1984. A writer for print publications and radio, she has published several books on martial arts and self-defense for both children and adults.