My boys started here at 4 and 8. I was surprised at how well our 4 yo did, and how much Master Kelly accommodated to his age. In 2 years they have developed so much. You earn belts and strips quickly in the beginning, which is rewarding as the parent as well as the child. But Master Kelly doesn’t just move them up because they show up, but bc they earn it, they practice and they make an age appropriate effort. Age appropriate being key! All ages are encouraged to make perfect practice. Perfect practice makes perfect! I’m very happy with my choice to enroll the boys here!
September 2019
Shield Martial arts is great! We have taken our boys for two years now, on our third year. Master Kelly ensures the whole school learns not just participates and shows up. He is very age appropriate, my little started at 4 yo, he was given a lot of encouragement and a whole lot of leeway, whereas is brother (8 then, 10 now) was given a whole different amount of leeway. Both have advanced, a lot faster than I expected. Master Kelly also focuses on life, and being a good person, having confidence, and respect. A lot of things we as parents say, but they hear it from a whole different adult!
May 2019
I have been taking 2 different classes with Master Bill Kelly for a few years now. The classes are challenging, informative, practical and a lot of fun as well. I highly recommend Shield Martial Arts for anyone of any age!
My boys started here at 4 and 8. I was surprised at how well our 4 yo did, and how much Master Kelly accommodated to his age. In 2 years they have developed so much. You earn belts and strips quickly in the beginning, which is rewarding as the parent as well as the child. But Master Kelly doesn’t just move them up because they show up, but bc they earn it, they practice and they make an age appropriate effort. Age appropriate being key! All ages are encouraged to make perfect practice. Perfect practice makes perfect! I’m very happy with my choice to enroll the boys here!
Shield Martial arts is great! We have taken our boys for two years now, on our third year. Master Kelly ensures the whole school learns not just participates and shows up. He is very age appropriate, my little started at 4 yo, he was given a lot of encouragement and a whole lot of leeway, whereas is brother (8 then, 10 now) was given a whole different amount of leeway. Both have advanced, a lot faster than I expected. Master Kelly also focuses on life, and being a good person, having confidence, and respect. A lot of things we as parents say, but they hear it from a whole different adult!
I have been taking 2 different classes with Master Bill Kelly for a few years now. The classes are challenging, informative, practical and a lot of fun as well. I highly recommend Shield Martial Arts for anyone of any age!