U.S.C.A. Award for Best Martial Arts School in Flagstaff
"Water Mountain...is a very supportive place to train. The instructors really understand how to work with you to achieve success, and to continually build upon and reinforce your successes. Everyone, students and instructors, work together to form an extremely positive environment. When I walked into the studio for the first time, I immediately felt at ease--sometimes I come in early just to relax in the calming environment. I feel sincerely respected by everyone I've met here. WMMS is like a supportive family, always encouraging me to new levels...." -Alan Kaufmann, East Flag
"Water Mountain has improved my health so much-sometimes I can hardly believe it! When I first started coming here I was having so much pain, I was just about disabled. Now I'm energetic, feel younger, and I'm nearly pain free. Water Mountain has changed my life for the better....You can come here to handle stress, have a more balanced life and receive lots of positive support both from the staff and from all the friends you make here." --Maureen White, West Flag
"Water Mountain Martial Arts has been a huge asset for my sons now ages 11 and 13. They not only benefit from the strength and skill building, but also are learning self-defense and discipline. They have learned that it takes a lot of hard work to accomplish some goals in life, but also that it is worth it all in the end." --Judy Stratton, Upper Greenlaw
"Master Steenrod, I am writing you this letter to thank you and Water Mountain Martial Society for providing martial and lifestyle programs that have been part of my life for several years now. WMMS allowed me to achieve success, and continually build upon my successes, by reinforcing my positive frame of mind, and by cultivating the processes that move students toward imminent objectives using a clear agenda." --Josh Edwards, East Flagstaff
"Most defense comes from the way you carry yourself and look at others. I strongly discourage the use of violence to solve problems and violent training. I do advocate unsurpassed kung fu self-defense skills, in the event your child must defend him or herself."--Master Mikel Steenrod
"How the Ancient Art of Kung Fu Can Vastly Boost Your Child's Power, Confidence, and Self-Esteem!"
And he'll have a lot of fun learning too!
Dear Friend,
Let's take 2 kids, one is named Peyton the other is named Jordan.
Peyton is 7, and fit. Stands upright. Looks at you when you talk. Knows how to say hello properly to adults and knows how to say hello to other kids. Peyton is confident.
Jordan is also 7, and has a belly, "baby fat." Spends too much time in front of the T.V.. Avoids going outdoors. Looks away from you when you talk. Sits slouched. Stands slouched. Is really hesitant in any physical activity. Jordan is afraid to talk to others and avoids interaction.
What Makes Your Child Successful?
Stand Peyton and Jordan side by side. Peyton is standing tall, fit, looking at you. Jordan is slouched, belly almost peeking out, avoiding your glance, body turned slightly away.
Let's ask some hard questions. Questions that have to be asked for the welfare of the kids.
Who get's to go to the dance with someone? Peyton or Jordan.
Who get's the better grades? Peyton or Jordan.
Who get's the swirly in the bathroom? Peyton or Jordan.
Who get's beat up and left in the wood chips near the swing set? Peyton or Jordan.
Now, I bet you answering those questions wasn't very difficult. Let's take it the next step and fast forward to adulthood. Who has the better job? Who is in a positive caring relationship?
Let me tell you a secret, I know Peyton and Jordan. They are real people. I've changed the names to protect their identities. Do you know what separated Peyton and Jordan? Kung Fu.
Do you want to know another little secret?
Peyton and Jordan are the same kid! Peyton is Jordan, 18 months after Jordan's life was fired up through kung fu!
How Water Mountain Kid's Kung Fu Can Transform a Wall-flower into Power-house!
Frankly, I want to give kids as much of an advantage as possible in this topsy-turvy, confused world. The kung fu program that I've put together, from my 31 years of experience, makes children fit, confident, motivated and more outgoing. They also become far safer, and much more difficult to take advantage of.
As a parent, you are certainly interested in developing those qualities in your child. Let's see how we can get that for you.
I call this powerful program, the 6 Point Kung Fu Program to Produce Exceptional Children. Let's Look at these 6 points.
Point #1: Your Child with Anger and Emotion Under Control
No one likes a child that throws fits, hits other people, or runs away when frustrated. We all put up with such kids, but no one likes them.
They are a pain in the store. They are a pain in school. They are a pain at family events. If it's your kid, well, you've probably come to the Water Mountain specifically to deal with this problem. Good for you.
The truth is the animal angry response is inside of all of us, and when we can control and direct it, it is a powerful tool for getting unpleasant stuff done.
When we don’t control it—disaster. A violent, rage-driven person is created.
Kung fu provides a potent, unparalleled outlet for aggression that is safe.It teaches your child how to focus and channel emotion.What will your child experience when he or she hits a pad, “Bam!” for the first time?A sense of instant power!Instant gratification from controlling and directing aggression.
Your kid’s brain learns (not just says) “Controlling and focusing myself let’s me be powerful!” That's a lot better than a fit in the store!
Point #2: Your Child Eager to Move Around
WaterMountain's program actively teaches your child the importance of being motivated, and of being physically fit.With the Center for Disease Control showing a 45% rise in childhood obesity, that motivation is essential.
We bring 3 things into the motivational training.
One, our motivational skills are strong enough to motivate a potato to become a carrot. We're very good motivators, and you can see that from class 1.
Two, we have the cool factor of being a kung fu program. Let's face it, there are a lot of kung fu movies out there for kids, a lot more than there are sport movies, for one basic reason: kung fu is cool. Your kid wants to do things that are cool, be looked as being cool, and own cool things.
Three, Kung Fu focuses on your kid's strength and personal performance. It's about your kid, and your kid will know that. Anything that's about your kid is more interesting to your kid.
The end result? A child that is excited to go to class and wants to work out!
Point #3: Your Child Socially Smooth
Social skills are part of everyday living. They are the secret that successful and popular people have learned. Your child can learn them too.
We train social skill just like punches and kicks are drilled, with fun, motivated repetition.Let me ask you a simple question, where else will your child get this type of practice?Will his or her friends do it?Will the school do it as part of classes?
Certainly, you may try, but do you really have the time to drill it, and will your child respond to it since it comes from you?After a certain point, no matter what you do, you are just going to be too uncool to be listened to.
These basic lessons reinforce 6 major elements of social interaction:
Making a greeting to both adults and peers.
How to show concern for others.
Making apologies.
Showing and knowing respect.
Keeping a tidy appearance.
Showing gratitude.
These are scripted responses that your child memorizes so that he or she has confidence in how to do something right socially rather than be riddled with social fear.It is part of our training philosophy that a person should leave class as both a warrior and a gentleman (or gentlewoman). In a youth culture that admires thugs and thuggish behavior, it’s important to have a constant, opposite force.
Point 4: Your Child Able to Repel Bullies
Is your kid being picked on every single day? Shoved around, hit? His or her stuff being "borrowed?"
How do you like the responses you've gotten so far? Feel like you've been left swinging at the end of the rope with a polite "Too Bad!"
Let me say some things that you already know about bullying but may not have put into words. Bullying can cripple the victim.Is this an exaggeration?Well, I’ve talked with a lot of parents that were teased themselves, it’s not an exaggeration.It takes years to overcome the crushing effect of being bullied and teased.YEARS.
Bullying is a significant source of shame into adulthood.It is taboo to talk about because school systems aren’t willing to commit scarce resources to combating it.Frankly, if your child is being victimized, you don’t know what to do, other than say “Just ignore it,” or “Sticks and Stones.”
Unfortunately, both are useless approaches.
Do you know what happens to a child that is being bullied and teased and that feels helpless about addressing bullying and teasing? He or she starts to hate school.
When he or she starts to hate school, he or she starts to avoid school and school work.Does this sound like a situation that’s going to lead to future success in adulthood?A person that learns to despise learning?It is clearly a situation that destroys success skills.
A child that has the skill to successfully address this type of aggression feels as if he or she can handle difficult situations in life, and will not avoid them. Who do you think, as an adult, will earn more money? The one that avoids difficulty or the one that overcomes difficulty?
Water Mountain’s kid’s kung fu drives off bully and teasing by building 5 skill sets in your child.
1. Developing social skills so they are an undesirable target.
2. Recognizing the triggers that lead to being bullied.
3. Counteracting the influence of bullying and teasing.
4. Giving off the appropriate body signals that say, “I’m not an easy target.”
5. Having the skills to physically defend themselves.
Where else will a kid learn these skills?
Nowhere!
You want these skills for your child, and Water Mountain Kung Fu can provide them.
Point 5: Your Child Glowing with Confidence
Let's revisit Peyton and Jordan. One is standing upright, in shape, confident, and filled with the belief that he or she can succeed at difficult things.The other is slumped, clothes out of order, not sure how to talk to other people, lacking in confidence, and afraid of trying because he or she might fail.
The two are of equal intelligence.
Who do you think will have more friends, and be more popular?More importantly, who do you think will make more money, and have better relationships as an adult?Clear answer, isn’t it?Who do you want your kid to be?
Confidence is both a skill and a result. A child has to learn how to appear confident, and project confidence. Learning to carry yourself confidently is the skill portion.
6 Point Kung fu training will give your child a skill set that other children don't have. It will also reduce the fear he or she carries around inside. That change on the inside will show on the outside. It is an overall result of the training.
Point 6: Your Child Safe
I don't believe in the use of violence to solve problems, when it can be avoided. There are times, however, when your child must know self-defense. It is part of becoming self-reliant. It is also partly you coming to accept the fact that you won't be there every minute of the day for your child.
For those gaps when you can't be there, when you are at work, when your back is turned, or when your child is simply being a child, you want your child to have some real self-defense skills.
Let's take a brief moment to look at frightening possibility of attack, because it really will make you and your child safer for you to just know it.
Your child faces 4 real possibilities of attack:
Conflict before it becomes physical violence.
Trickery used to lure a child into an abduction.
Child on Child Attack
Adult on Child Attack, typically to assist in an abduction.
Some information so that you know what the odds are like for your child in Flagstaff, Arizona. Our children are from families of good character, and most attend charter schools or are home schooled.
Conflict Before It Becomes Attack
Before violence there is intimidation, threat, posturing, and name-calling. This is part of the reality of growing up. Small controls of body posture, and use of the voice gives your child the tools to handle these situations effectively. You will not be spending all of your time giving them the talk "Sticks and Stones will Break Your Bones, but Words Will Never Hurt Me!"
Child Vs. Child
Our kids, as a group, successfully defend themselves against child on child violence about 1 and 1/2 times per year. Child on child may not seem important. A shove. Some strong arming. A couple of punches.
Because of Water Mountain Kung Fu training, however, the child felt like he or she could handle conflict. Felt strong rather than feeling helpless and like a victim.
Wouldn't you like to feel that way, when you're in that situation? Your child certainly would!
Adult Vs. Child
As for adult on child violence, that's a difficult situation. It's a difficult situation because your average adult is about 3 times the weight, and twice the height of your average child under the age of twelve. That' like a 5'9" adult weighing 155 pounds being attacked by an 11 foot tall man weighing 465 pounds. Not an easy situation for you, as an adult, is it? How do you survive in a situation like that?
Keep this in mind: without training, you are relying on luck for self-protection. Your child would likely lose any child on child situation, and would certainly lose in any situation involving an adult.
Predators, whether they are child bullies or adult abductors, spend a lot of time getting to know prey and look for vulnerable times to strike.That is their fascination.Your child spends very little time involved in the study of defense or resistance.Who do you think has the advantage?
In such situations, knowing what a little body can do to outwit, surprise and out fight a larger attacker is your child's best hope. Why not let the 1,500 years of kung fu history give your child this edge?
Without training, Water Mountain training, your child will not develop the tools for properly handling these situations.
What Parents are Saying About the 6 Point Program
Kirsten Novo, Amberwood area, talks about how her son, 8 year old Israel, has become seen as a protector by other kids.
Emily, Continental area, talks about her 2 sons, Ben and Jacob, and the combined 11 years they spent in the program. They kept fit and safe with their training. Their academic also went straight A!
Mary Riek, East Flagstaff, talks about her daughter, Sabrina, 11. Sabrina has become confident and finds joy in kung fu. She has also learned to tackle problems head on!
Regina Wolff, Lockett area, talks about the many benefits her son Bryson has gotten.
"Taylor is much more confortable in a social setting (previously quite shy), and this seems reflected in his daily life--not just his class here, but with peers, other group settings, etc.. Also I've seen physical reflexes improve among other sports....I'm aware that WMMS provides great skills for physicality, respectfulness, and structured play--very good program."
--Sarah Hudelson, Downtown Flagstaff
"Bronte has an increase in awareness, self-esteem, confidence, stamina, and focus. This has been an extremely positive experience for both Bronte and myself. Bronte feels more secure in her selfas a person and as someone whom is able to defend herself.
Seems to be a good mix of martial arts for the children to be exposed to. This "a good school" of martial arts.
Yes, this school would benefit anyone or child."
--Jeremy Hall, Munds Park
"Water Mountain Martial Arts has been a huge asset for my sons now ages 11 and 13. They not only benefit from the strength and skill building, but also are learning self-defense and discipline. They have learned that it takes a lot of hard work to accomplish some goals in life, but also that it is worth it all in the end."
--Judy Stratton, Upper Greenlaw Neighborhood
"My 10 year old daughter, Maia, has never shown a strong interest in school sports, but she is very physical. At Water Mountain, she has found an activity that greatly interests her: kung fu.
Her classes keep her engaged without competitive pressure. She is gaining new levels of confidence, as well as improving her strength & coordination. As a parent, I appreciate the respect and good manners that are displayed and promoted by staff and students alike."
--Mayleen Farrington, Silver Saddle Neighborhood
The Six Point Program to Produce Exceptional Children
What are the ages like?
Our group kids program is for children that are 11-7.From 6 to the age of 2, we will only accept your child as a private student.4 and under require the presence of a nanny or parent at all times.
One on One Private Training
Water Mountain has many full-time, private lesson students. Your child will learn directly from an expert instructor, one-on-one.
Each private lesson is 30 minutes long and focuses like a laser on your child's needs. The lessons can easily be altered to meet different schedules (to make your time as the parent taxi not such a hassle) or the individual training needs.
You may book your child to train as frequently as you would like, from once a month to several times per week.
Your price for each session is $37 for an adult instructor and $27 for a teen instructor. It is $75 per session with me, Master Steenrod, if I am available. Every private lesson is satisfaction guaranteed!
Potent Group Classes
Group Class meets on Tuesday and Thursday from 4:35-5:30.
There is a 30 minute make-up section on Friday at 3:30 PM.
Tuition is $97 month.
There is a one-time enrollment fee of $127 for which you'll get a $330 package of bonus materials.
Regular attendance is expected at the group class and non-attenders will be dropped from the program.
The program is satisfaction guaranteed each month. If you are dissatisfied for any reason, we will refund you the monthly tuition for that month!
This is an easy in, easy out program. You may cancel your membership at anytime.
The Private, Introductory
White Sash Pack
I'm a see it to believe it kind-of-guy. Let's set aside the glowing recommendations about the program from parents that you've read and listened to already. Let's set aside the awards won by the school and the national magazines the school has been featured in. Yes, all of it is potent proof that 6 Point will deliver amazing benefits to your child.
Let me make an incredible offer to you. I want your child to have the benefits of 6 point and I want you to see the results unfold during the lessons. I have for you the Satisfaction Guaranteed White Sash Pack. This is what your child gets in the Pack.
2 Private 30 Minute Lessons--Your child won't have to struggle for attention surrounded by strangers. There will be a single teacher dedicated just to him. This is a normal value of $54.
Learns how to stand upright, pay attention, and show the type of basic respect that makes the world go around peacefully.
Uses his or her voice as a defense against an abductor.
Break away from someone trying to grab him.
Learns how to punch, and learn to properly send aggression into a safe target.
Learns to kick with speed, power, and confidence.
Stomps, both for safety and to build a tremendous sense of power.
Learns to fall down. Your child will fall down a lot in life. Learning to do it safely and early is important to avoid broken bones and concussions.
Builds agility and a powerful, commanding body through our insanely fun obstacle course.
Learns to keep punches and kicks from touching his or her body.
Plus, in the second lesson, we will teach your child a special move. This will be an advanced move that will be custom fit to his or her physical abilities. We won't know what that move is until after the first private session, because we won't know what fits him or her until then.
At the end of the second lesson, your child will earn a White Sash (value of $7). This is a long strip of elegant white satin cloth used to mark what he or she has accomplished at Water Mountain.
On top of that, the lessons are satisfaction guaranteed. If you feel in anyway that the White Sash Pack didn't please you, I'll refund every penny you spent.
What is the cost for such a lesson pack? Only $27! That's more than half-off!
As a Special Reward for Acting Today,
I'll Include 3 FREE gifts!
FREE Gift #1: A cool, branded t-shirt and pants, normal cost of $37.99. Your child will get pants and t-shirt as a uniform to wear during the lesson, and will keep it after the lesson.
FREE Gift #2: An 8x11 glossy, color photo taken right after your child's lesson. The photo shows your child with the confident glow of Kung Fu. (A $4 value to have it printed at a photo booth!)
FREE Gift #3: A certificate of accomplishment your child will be proud to show to friends and family members. As an added bonus, I'll even frame it! (A $7.84 Value)
The Total Value of this Package: $110.83
Your Special Price ONLY: $27.00
Act now, and book your child into this special offer. How long do you want your child to go without the 6 point advantage?
Warm Regards,
Master Mikel Steenrod
P.S. You are booking at N0 RISK. Every penny is Satisfaction Guaranteed!
P.P.S. Is there even one skill in our 6 Point Program to Produce Exceptional Children that you want your child to go without?
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Water Mountain's reputation is well-known. We have been featured in several publications including S.W.A.T. Magazine July '08, Blackbelt Magazine April '09 and Kung Fu Tai Chi Magazine May '09.
Motto: "Training that's about You!"
Water Mountain Martial Society provides Flagstaff, Arizona with martial arts, Qi Gong, and Weapons training, particularly Heaven Fist 10,000 Kung Fu, Kombatan Arnis, and Chinese Broadsword.
The building is located at 2500 4th st, on the corner of 4th and 7th, Flagstaff, AZ 86004.
We are happy to answer your questions at 928-600-1242 or in person.
Fax inquiries can be directed to 866-503-2920.
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