Step 3: Link Martial Arts to a Child’s Future

Morning Danielle

Here’s something we hear a lot:

“Will martial arts help with school? What about college? Scholarships?”

Parents want to know that the time and money they invest now leads somewhere later. So here is how we can show them

✅ Resilience:

One teen had failed her belt test… twice. Instead of quitting, she kept showing up. When she finally earned it, she gave a speech at graduation. That’s the kind of grit colleges love.

✅ Leadership:

Another student who started at 6 is now a junior instructor and helping run beginner classes. Her confidence when speaking in front of the group? Unmatched.

✅ Careers & Future Pathways:

We’ve had teens go on to become instructors, open schools, or get scholarships because of their leadership training. Martial arts doesn’t just build bodies—it builds futures.

Start collecting these stories.

Use them in tours, socials, newsletters, and open days. It’ll shift how parents see your program instantly.

Step 4 is next week

Regards,

Danielle Drew
Managing Director
EFC Asia Pacific
Renshi: 4th Degree Kempo Black Belt