Class information
Development Based Martial Arts
At River Forge, we offer development-focused classes that cater to the individual needs of each student. Our classes take into account physical, intellectual, emotional, and social requirements of each age group to provide the best support for their martial arts journey. Your child will receive more than just martial arts education as prioritize child development through our training. Schedule a free pre-evaluation today and experience the difference at River Forge.
Our Classes
Martial Arts for all ages
Little Dragons (Preschool)
You preschooler is going to LOVE this class! Movement and learning is disguised as play to keep your child having fun. Our Little Dragons class is 2x per week to make sure that your child is soaking up as much learning as possible. Skills that they learn include kicking, punching, blocking, crawling, hopping, rolling, running, and catching. All of these take coordination, balance, control, focus, and more skills that they'll need to grow strong!
Mighty Dragons (Kindergarten)
The Mighty Dragons class is a perfect next step for children who have completed the Little Dragons class. This transitional class combines elements of both the Little Dragons and Core SKILLZ classes. The Mighty Dragons rotate through the following skills on a weekly basis: Focus, Teamwork, control, memory, balance, discipline, fitness, and coordination. We track their progress through these skills to continually challenge them to grow while having a blast!
Core SKILLZ (Middle Elementary)
At River Forge Martial Arts, we understand the importance of building a strong foundation for children. Our Children's program is specifically designed to help foster growth and confidence in your child. This class focuses on the building blocks needed develop in agility, technique, courage, flexibility, intensity, prevenance, speed, and concentration. Classes are a combination of edutainment and traditional training to keep kids engaged while they grow.
Extreme SKILLZ (Late Elementary/Jr. High)
This class is for those students who are a little older than our Core SKILLZ group but who are not 100% ready to join the Teen/Adult class. This class focuses on dexterity, auditory and visual reaction time, versatility, precision, instinct, strength, and vision. All of these skills carry over into other parts of life physically, emotionally, academically, and socially which sets your child up for a stronger performance when they enter high school.
Teen + Adults (Ages 15+)
This class is our traditional class for all students above the age of 15. Do NOT let the age requirement deceive you. Students are expected to work hard and act like adults at all times. This class is for serious study Tang Soo Do. The number one requirement is a positive attitude toward self improvement.
Leadership Class (Invitation Only)
This class is invitation only to those students in the Teen/Adult class who have expressed an interest in become an instructor. These students must show dedication to their own growth and development, make class on a regular basis, and lead by example in order to secure an invitation. These students are top performers who learn the art of instruction.
Advanced Class
This is a serious, faster-paced class for our more advanced students to better prepare them for being Black Belt Candidates and Black Belts. This class focuses rank-specific material, fitness, conceptual learning, and leadership skills as high rank in the studio.
Mini SKILLZ (18m - 36m)
During 18 to 36 months of age, childrens’ skill
development moves very fast. Their brains are
growing rapidly, language is blooming, and
motor skills are advancing. At the same time,
thinking becomes more developed, and their
social and emotional skills enable them to
interact with more people. With that said,
this is the ideal age to begin participation
instructured group activities, such as Mini
SKILLZ. We’ve done extensive research on the
stages of development for children this age,
and from that information have built a fun and
exciting program that is just right for both the
child and their guardian.