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Such an amazing place for your kids to be! All the instructors are incredible and so genuine and the classes are just the best in so many ways. My son looks forward to coming in every week and is so happy to be a part of SKILLZ of Patchogue.
My son has been going here since January and he loves it. We love it! The instructors have so much patience and do so well with the little ones.
Such an amazing place for your kids to be all the instructors are incredible and so genuine and my son looks forward to his SKILLZ class every week and is so happy to be apart of SKILLZ of Patchogue!
My 6 year old son has been attending Ninja class at 4GK since August 2018. He loves it and I do too! He loves the skills and games and I love the discipline he is learning. I’ve spoken with a child-behavior doc about what he gets to do in class and the doc was *thrilled*. It’s clear that he believes in the philosophies Sifu and Miss Heidi teach about the importance of play and physical activity for children for all aspects of their development.
Had the pleasure of visiting Heidi at SKILLZ of Patchogue and observing both her EARLY SKILLZ for children ages 3-4 and MOMMY AND ME class for children 18 months and up. The children are guided through the basics of martial arts with hands-on gross motor activities set at their own individual pace. It was a pleasure to see.
My daughter completed her first group class tonight and I could not be a prouder or happier mama right now! Heidi Burmann and Raquel made Lily feel welcome and were so patient with her as she was learning the kicks and routines. I am so happy that we discovered a healthy and fun new hobby for Lily! If you are looking for an affordable place where your little one can learn and grow then 4GK is for you!
Everyone knows I have been on my own little health journey creating Our Mommy Movement and finding new ways to exercise. I signed up for kick boxing classes through 4GK and am really excited to try them out! Seeing how patient and kind the staff was with Lily I don’t have to worry about being surrounded by people who will judge me while I try to keep up with the moves.
We have had a great experience in the last year that our son has been attending 4GK. He has become more disciplined in his actions, his body has been strengthened and he knows the rewards of hard work. The dedication of the staff is evident in each class. It is clearly a labor of love!
4GK is excellent! I signed up my son for Basic Skillz just a few weeks after his 4th birthday. He loves coming to class to see his fellow ninjas and I really enjoy watching him learn new skills. In a short time, I had already noticed a behavior improvement while in a group setting and the two half hour classes a week are perfect for his attention span. Thank you Miss Heidi and the rest of the staff for your patience and influence on Neil.
My oldest daughter has been coming here for a year. We fell in love immediately after seeing how wonderful the staff is with working with children of all ages. My second daughter was dying to be in a class also. As soon as she turned 3 we gave it a try and she has blossomed. Seemingly shy I was curious to see how her first class type activity would be. She loved it. Just waiting for daughter number three to be old enough because she is only two, but already feels like she belongs. We absolutely love it.
My two sons have been coming here since December 2016. They absolutely love it & have THRIVED since coming! The older one suffers from anxiety & general fear, he has since built up tremendous confidence & has learned to verbalize any issues he may be having. The younger one is a ball of energy that needed direction & a release, he has achieved focus & better listening skills. The staff is AMAZING! They are welcoming, accommodating & listen to any issues you have whether it be with them, the class or your children. I could go to any of them & speak with them about ANYTHING & feel very comfortable doing so. Si Fu teaches the class in a low-key, fun manner that has the children engaged AND having fun at the same time, it's not the typical militant style. We received a military discount since my husband is a former marine AND ... They run a monthly themed Parents Night Out that gives parents a break without their kids from 7:30-10:00! I am thrilled that we found them & highly suggest to anybody looking for a martial arts school to check them out!
Great team! My daughter loves the school. She has learned so much since she started a year ago. I am so happy I found this place. I am so grateful for Ms. Heidi, Sifu Mike and all the team. Their love and dedication is shown in every class. Good job!!
I highly recommend 4GK to anyone considering Martial Arts for their children or themselves. The staff has been doing an amazing job with my 4 year old son. He has a safe and fun outlet for some of his endless energy supply and the staff do a great job keeping all of the students involved, active, and engaged in the classes activities. My son loves it and looks forward to it every week!
Coloring has been a favorite activity for kids since kids have been a thing! The first child likely used mud to create wonderful works of pediatric art. The best part is that coloring is also a great tool for spurring development. (Want to download a free martial-arts-themed coloring book for your child? Scroll to the […]
Elite SKILLZ – Curriculum Overview for the Spring 2021 rotation: Category – Self Defense This is a fun and challenging rotation that will allow the advanced 10 to 14-year-old kids to explore the basics of traditional knife self-defense. The kids will be using rubber training knives as they push their reflexes and speed of processing […]
In our Child Development program, the class planners are divided into 6 parts. SKILLZ Class Format: Warm Up & Brain Prep Mat Chat Builds Intellectual Connections Skill-Building Drills & Working Memory Skill-Based Curriculum Cool Down & Memory Storage Game & Emotional Anchoring Each part of the class works to set the student up for the […]
In our SKILLZ child development classes, we use martial arts as a tool to help kids connect with the powerful lessons that give them an unfair developmental advantage. Each activity is specifically designed to target one or more of these areas of development. We use the acronym PIES to describe these aspects of a child’s […]
Over the years, healthy connection levels between parents and children have decreased, leading to more challenging behaviors from children. Today’s modern lifestyle has interfered with the opportunity for the parent-child bond to grow. This vital aspect of a child’s life is essential for their emotional cup to be full, giving them healthy self-worth and self-esteem. […]
Our newest team member, Amie, has some tips to help you discover how to get the most out of the weekend while also serving as an amazing example for your kids. Self Love is something so many parents forget to practice. It’s hard to care for others when your tank is empty, so be sure […]
There are a lot of activities that are available to children these days that will help them build confidence. In fact, confidence is one of the more common requests that we have from parents who bring their children to SKILLZ of Patchogue. Parents want us to help bring the kids out of their shells help […]
Direction of Approach: The SKILLZ Difference A SKILLZ Child Development Center uses certain aspects of martial arts training as a tool or vehicle for helping kids spur physical, intellectual, emotional, and social development. That means a SKILLZ school is a martial arts school….right? (Article continues below the video…) SKILLZ is a fairly new concept in […]
Everybody Loves PIES! People often ask us what exactly a SKILLZ Child Development Center is. And that is one of our favorite questions! When educating children, it is important to consider the ENTIRE child. We do this by focusing on four developmental areas: Physical, Intellectual, Emotional, and Social. We call this the PIES Method. If […]
Usually, we think of motivation in one of two ways: Do it right & you’ll get [reward] Do it wrong & you’ll get [punishment] This is a very simplistic model of motivation, but to be fair, most adults don’t study the psychology of motivation when prepping to become parents. Let’s talk about two basic categories […]