COVID-19 UPDATE — Please note: Due to the coronavirus outbreak in the Bay Area, we require our students and parents to be fully masked while in the Dojo. In addition, all teachers and staff onsite are fully vaccinated, and we require proof of vaccination for every student, parent or guardian present during class. If you would like information about joining the Dojo, or more details about our covid prevention protocol, please contact info@quantumsf.org.
Martial arts, motor skills, and movement play, for ages 4 – 5.
The Quarks program at Quantum is uniquely designed for our youngest karatekas. Classes begin with an obstacle course, include stretching and balance exercises, then target practice and martial arts line drills. All classes end with circle time where the class talks about the tenets of the martial arts: courtesy, integrity, perseverance, self-control, and indomitable spirit.
Schedule
All Quarks classes will be held in-person only. We will follow all COVID precautions required by the most current guidance from the San Francisco Dept. of Health regarding youth programming. We require our students, staff, volunteers, and parents to remain masked at all time. All adult staff and volunteers at Quantum are fully vaccinated.
Class will take place:
Monday, Wednesdays, 4:15–5:00 p.m.; Tuesdays, Fridays 4:00-54:45pm; and Saturday from 9:30-10:15.
A minimum of 2x/wk attendance is required, and all students start with a mandatory orientation meeting with Master Evans, where one guardian must be present.
Sign up for Quarks classes here!
Class Description
Movement play games and martial arts exercises tailored to the unique needs of pre-K students are designed to develop and strengthen the neural connection between mind and body as kids discover where their body is, how to stay safe and recover quickly during playtime, learn right from left, and translate spoken directions into actions in their body. They will also learn soft social skills such as sharing, taking turns, following rules, telling the truth, controlling emotions, taking chances, and trying new things, perseverance, and bravery.
Classes are 45 minutes long, and kids will be engaged in movement play, games, songs, motor skills exercises, and of course martial arts techniques that cultivate body-awareness, balance, and coordination during the crucial early developmental years. The Quantum Dojo has a large, open floor, with a soft cushioned white mat, and is filled with natural light.
Martial arts classes provide excellent opportunities for kids to learn about boundaries and how to communicate needs to their peers and teachers. Martial arts can be great for shy, quiet, or reserved kids, giving them an opportunity to find their voice and express themselves with power through their bodies. Martial arts can also be a successful tool for kids who are showing signs of aggression or having trouble controlling their emotions through outbursts, tantrums, hitting or attacking parents, siblings, or kids at school, as the structure of the Dojo facilitates creating clear boundaries, and gives kids a safe place to physically express emotions by punching and kicking heavy bags and targets.
Tuition
As with all Quantum classes, the first week of trial classes is FREE! Quantum is a registered CA 501(c)(3) nonprofit, and our price structure is designed to make classes available to all. As such, we offer sliding scale to every students who needs it.
Suggested monthly dues: $175 per child. These dues include access to unlimited classes.
Yearly membership fee: $60 per student.
Uniforms: $30–$50
Enroll Today!
Click here to sign up for a free trial Quarks class and orientation at the Quantum Dojo.
