Bloomington ATA Black Belt Academy is proud to offer the Tiny Tiger Program, which was developed with our international recognized Karate for Kids Program. The Tiny Tiger Program was developed specially for preschool and kindergarten children 4-6 years of age. This program offers children a strong foundation in essential character qualities, or ATA Life Skills, such as courtesy, respect, discipline. In addition, the program is designed to improve children's motor skills and enhance their ability to pay attention and follow directions. All classes are taught using the most safe, fun, and exciting instruction methods available for this age group. This program works in conjunction with the Karate for Kids Program, thereby emphasizing the important ATA Life Skills and value system.

Just like the Karate for Kids program, Tiny Tigers have their own unique Victory Patch and "Victory Stars". Stars are earned in the same way as the Karate for Kids Program, with slight modifications in recognition of the preschool and kindergarten age of the child. Four different colored Victory Patches are available to accommodate all the stars that can be earned by a high achieving Tiny Tiger. Except for the logo, the four Victory Patches are the same as the Karate for Kids Victory patches. Upon graduation from the Tiny Tiger Program into the "Junior" or "Big Kid" program, Tigers are awarded by the opportunity to wear the "Big Kids" or "Karate for Kids" patch.

The rank and testing system used by the Tiny Tiger is slightly different than that of the Karate for Kids. Tiny Tigers can earn six collectable animal patches to display on their belts as follows: The Tiger for orange belt; the Cheetah for yellow; the Lion for camo; the Eagle for green; the Phoenix for purple; and the Dragon for blue. All six patches, as earned, can be displayed on the child's belt.

Call today and start your child on the road to success through our Tiny Tiger Program!