Elite  Edge  Training

Fighting Arts and Fitness
Karate is both an artform and an effective form of self-defense.  Most martial arts are related to Karate and are often mistaken as Karate.  Karate is a specific martial art that comes from Japan and Okinawa.  Kobudo is the related martial art that focuses on traditional Okinawan weapons.

Don’t let your child live a slovenly lifestyle!

Give your child the gift of health, safety, and self-discipline!

 

Good parents worry about their children.  Most parents are concerned that they are doing everything they can to ensure that their children are:

 

·         Happy

·         Safe

·         Healthy

·         Socially adjusted

·         Confident

·         Successful

 

We as parents see and hear about what you should be doing or what others are doing.  We hope our kids absorb our values and become leaders in the future.  I have worked with hundreds of parents over the years and these hopes are shared by almost all of them.

 


But….we, as parents, constantly ask ourselves:

 What can I do to ensure this happens for my child?  Is there something out there that helps me get these results for my family?  How does it work?

 Wouldn’t it be great if there was a program that helped you meet these goals for our children?

 At Elite Edge Training, we have programs that address all these areas and more in one comprehensive manner!  We have helped so many children and families from different backgrounds achieve their maximum potential.

 Here are what just a few of our parents and students have to say about their Elite Edge Training experience.  (Testimonials)

 These are typical reactions to our training programs.  I have a special method that trains both physical skills and character values quickly and I have done this for many years for hundreds of people.

 

Introducing the Elite Edge Training

 “3 Pillars of Success”

 

 

1.  Positive Learning Environment

-   Exciting & High-Energy  Has your child, like so many others, become accustomed to virtual activities (internet, video games, television). Participating in an exciting, high energy environment and focused on a real activity will give your child a very real sense of achievement and purpose!

-   Respect   You will watch with excitement as your children learn to give respect and to earn respect.  More importantly, they learn the essential lessons of Self-Respect!

-   Order and Structure   Even though the atmosphere is friendly and supportive, Karate is not “play time.” You will be delighted to see how your children develop focus and persistence in our orderly, structured environment.

 -  A Caring Family-Based Environment:  If you are expecting the old, harsh, authoritarian, military style Martial Arts training…you are going to be sadly disappointed.  When you visit us, you will find a friendly, supportive environment.  Some of the teachers and long time students have been friends for years.  That atmosphere of family, friendship, support, and respect will give your child the ideal learning environment so they can grow and succeed in so many ways!

 

 

 

2.  High-Quality Skill Training

-   Positive Role Models   The biggest asset of Elite Edge Training?  Easy.  The instructors.  Now, I’ll tell you up front.  They are not like the teachers you’ve seen in the Martial Art movies.  Are they “tough guys and gals?”  Yes.  But what you will notice (and so will your child)…is that they are “Nice Guys and Gals.” They have been hand selected…not just because they are great Martial Artists. They have been chosen because they are wonderful people…and have a great love of helping others benefit from Karate!   All of our instructors are also lifelong Elite Edge Training students themselves.  They care about each student individually -- and are totally committed to helping your child reach his or her potential.

 -   Regular Incentives for Effort and Achievement   The belt system of Karate (your child will earn a new belt every four months:  levels of white, orange, yellow, orange, purple, green, etc.) provides regular positive feedback and recognition of accomplishment, incentives for improvement, applause, smiles, “Atta Boy/Girl” encouragement, and high standards.  This will systematically lead your child into the “Yes, I Can!” attitude you’ve always wanted for him or her.

 -   Time-Tested Methods of Skill Development   No fancy theories or hard to understand concepts here.  All of our teachers are experts in teaching the actual SKILLS of listening and focusing to help students learn simple and complex skills.  Hint:  We’ll be teaching these to your child immediately!

 -   Positively Constructed Challenges that will build your child’s confidence.  You will be delighted as you see your children confidently move outside their comfort zone.  As the weeks go by, you will smile with pride as your son or daughter moves from challenge to challenge…their confidence soaring at each new accomplishment!

 

3.  Personal Development

-   Physical Fitness  It’s hard to feel good about yourself or anything else when you are out of shape.…or when your athletic skills have not been fully developed.  Our belief is that there is an athlete inside all of us and we can show you how to discover it.  When a student feels their physical skills skyrocket…it’s not long before their esteem, confidence, and self-image follow suit!

 -  Character Building:  Regular exposure to our unique Character of Budo (Martial Arts) program through our systematic instruction is life changing for young people.  It consists of talks and exercises in the lessons of respect, responsibility, discipline, focus, persistence, courage, discipline and confidence.  (Most of the Elite Edge Training parents name this as their favorite part of the program!)

 You are probably asking yourself:

  

“This is great!  How does it all work?  How do I get this great program for my child?”

 

      First, let me tell you about myself.  My name is Michael Hanson and I am the Chief Instructor for Elite Edge Training.  I’ve worked with hundreds of kids (just like yours!) over the last 20 years.  I’m now teaching the children of people who started karate with me years ago.  I love teaching self-esteem building and self-protection skills to children.

      I’ve owned Elite Edge Training since 2000.  Even though it is not the largest, many people consider it the premier martial arts school in central Iowa.  We sponsor numerous special life-changing training opportunities for adults and children every year.

     I have trained and taught martial arts, self-defense, and fitness to both young and old throughout North America and Europe for over 20 years.  I have authored hundreds of articles, mini-books, and videos that cover essential topics of health and safety.

     Besides teaching so many people that come through our facility, we have also contracted with some of the largest corporations and organizations in the area to help them enhance their safety and wellness programs.  My instructors and I have gone into many area public and private schools to teach them effective no-nonsense self-defense and anti-bullying tactics and techniques.

      But…what am I most proud of?  Easy.  Being a family man; being active in my church;  and having the privilege of making a contribution to this community that has been so good to me.

  

Enough about me.  Here is what your children will learn in our program:

 ·         Traditional Martial Arts techniques that make sense and aren’t full of fluff.

 ·         Legal and moral rules of self-defense to help them decide if and when to use their skills.

 ·         Life-changing fitness habits that will transform them into strong and healthy young men and women.

 ·         The roadblocks that keep them from succeeding and effective strategies to overcome them.

 ·         Positive thinking to always make sure they are going in the right direction in life with “Can Do!” attitude.

 ·         Respect for themselves and others so they can develop strong and healthy relationships throughout their entire lives and enhance their chances for success.

 ·         Realistic self-defense for today’s evolving society so they will always feel confident and safe.

 ·         Cutting edge nutrition information to help them stay healthy and happy for years to come.

 ·         Self-control and discipline to help them become role models for others.

 ·         Responsibility and teamwork that will develop trust among their peers and friends.

 ·         Leadership skills to help prepare them for future successful career roles.   

 “Alright!  I am interested.  How do I get started?”

 

 First of all, I don’t want you to believe these claims based only on what I and others say.

  No, I’d like to make it possible for you to see, first hand, and with your own child (and, at my own personal expense), exactly how we make good on all of these stunning claims.

      Now, here comes the good part.  We’ve made it incredibly easy. Here’s how:

     Take Advantage of the FREE Introductory Program: (A $69.00 value.)  I’m offering you four 45 minute lessons -- for FREE and with absolutely no strings attached.  See for yourself if, in fact, we can give your child the powerful benefits promised here.

      Watch with your own eyes as your child:

 

·         Receives high-quality coaching by one of our expert teachers.

·         Warms to the idea of physical, mental, and emotional respect for
both himself/herself and others.

·         Learns teamwork and how to function correctly in a group.

·         Gains physical power from learning basic skills of movement, balance, and energy transfer.

·         Immediately improves focus and retention as we teach them skills of focusing and listening.

·         Simple self-defense techniques that every child should know!

 Then you will swell with pride as your child graduates from their Introductory Course and becomes a full-fledged “Student of Karate.”



Believe me.  With just these four short lessons, your child will come away with her self-confidence greatly improved.  Not just in how she feels. She’ll actually be experiencing real life skills.  Skills that she can put to powerful use, right away, today.

      All while enjoying the fun and excitement of an upbeat Martial Art program. 

      And -- mention that you saw this website and it’s all FREE!  You have absolutely no risk whatsoever.

      To schedule your child’s free classes, simply call (515) 987-8100 from 8:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m.  Ask for Michael and tell me you would like to set up a time.

      I urge you to call today and schedule your FREE Introductory Program.  It might be the most important thing you ever do!

      

For Our Future Leaders,

 

Michael Hanson

Michael Hanson

Chief Instructor

 

P.S.  Remember, there is absolutely no obligation in trying the FREE Introductory Program.  If you do the Introductory Program and love it (as most people do), you are welcome to register your child as a regular student.  If, however, you feel that the “Elite Edge Training Karate” program is not what you are looking for, there is absolutely no obligation to continue.