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TKC STEPS

3 – 5 years

3 – 5 years

First STEPS

First STEPS

Fun movement sessions building coordination, confidence, and active habits.

Fun movement sessions building coordination, confidence, and active habits.

Preschool children practicing crawling and gross motor movements on padded mats during the First STEPS youth fitness program at TKC Dojo in Matawan, NJ.
First STEPS is TKC’s introductory sports development program for ages 3 to 5. Through age-appropriate movement and activities, children begin developing the physical skills that support an active lifestyle.

The program introduces young children to movement, coordination, balance, and basic athletic skills in a fun and engaging environment.

WHAT STUDENTS BUILD

WHAT STUDENTS BUILD

  • Coordination: Developing control through movement and activity.

  • Balance: Building stability and body awareness.

  • Movement skills: Learning basic physical skills through age-appropriate activities.

  • Confidence: Encouraging children to try, explore, and keep moving.

  • Active habits: Creating a positive foundation for lifelong physical activity.

BUILDING ACTIVE SKILLS FROM THE FIRST STEP.

BUILDING ACTIVE SKILLS FROM THE FIRST STEP.

WHAT HAPPENS IN A

WHAT HAPPENS IN A

30 minutes

30 minutes

CLASS

CLASS

No

Activity

TIme

1

Warm-up & movement

5 minutes

2

Coordination & balance activities

8 minutes

3

Sports & movement skills

10 minutes

4

Games & active play

5 minutes

5

Cool down & wrap-up

2 minutes

Activity

TIme

Warm-up & movement

5 minutes

Coordination & balance activities

8 minutes

Sports & movement skills

10 minutes

Games & active play

5 minutes

Cool down & wrap-up

2 minutes

BEFORE YOU COME

BEFORE YOU COME

  • Wear athletic clothes, no uniform required

  • Barefoot

  • Bring a water bottle

  • Tie long hair back

  • Avoid zippers, buckles, or drawstring hoods

  • Arrive 10 minutes early

QUESTIONS

QUESTIONS

Does my child need any experience?

No. First STEPS is an introductory program for ages 3–5.

Is First STEPS a Karate class?
What should my child wear?
What does it cost after the free week?
Does my child need any experience?

No. First STEPS is an introductory program for ages 3–5.

Is First STEPS a Karate class?
What should my child wear?
What does it cost after the free week?

get started

Start Your Free Week

Tell us a little about your family and we will match you to the right class, confirm a start date and send your registration and waiver, all before you set foot in the dojo.

  1. A full free week of classes for every new student

  2. Then your first month of Karate for $50, uniform included

  3. We confirm by text and email within one business day

get started

Start Your Free Week

Tell us a little about your family and we will match you to the right class, confirm a start date and send your registration and waiver, all before you set foot in the dojo.

A full free week of classes for every new student

Then your first month of Karate for $50, uniform included

We confirm by text and email within one business day