It's amazing, but true . . .

Dear Parent,

     If you’re thinking… “come on… how can karate and martial arts do that?” Well, I’m here to tell you, in more ways than you can begin to imagine.

     My name is Jay Larkin, Director of WhirlWin Martial Arts. Since 1989, I've been nurturing children like yours with character building tools found only in the martial arts. No other sport can match these powerful tools.

     Just watch as your child increases in confidence, energy and spirit. Stand and be dazzled as he becomes unstoppable in his quest for...

• Greater academic achievement.
• Unshakeable self respect
• Increased strength and fitness, in body and mind.              

     And all of it comes while learning how to “kick, block, and punch.” Look at it this way. Your child’s first and biggest challenge comes not from “fighting for his rights” on the playground, or “beating up the neighborhood bully.” It comes, instead, from battling much more sinister forces…

     Your child’s own fears and self doubts:

• “I’m not as smart as Jesse.”
• “I don’t get what my teacher is saying.”
• “I wish I was as [strong, pretty, tall] as Christine.”
• “Why does Jason keep giving me a bad time?”
• “Why can’t I be as popular as Mike?”

     So, how do you get your child to fight these demons? You know about these problems; however, your child has a tough time even telling you she’s haunted by them. Never mind how she might conquer them.

     Well, good news. I have a proven solution: A program that has already worked for hundreds of children in the Northlake area. A series of lessons your child can learn easier than you think.

     I call it, “Kids With Kick.”Let me tell you

its secret:

To repeat, martial arts are less about your child learning to fight others, and more about fighting…himself. His innermost fears. Conquer them, and your child unleashes within himself a powerful, unstoppable force.

A force that gives him the strength to kick down the doors of his own self doubts, A force that opens your child to the exalting power of values.

     In other words, when your child uses the discipline of karate to conquer his fears, he has power to transfer that discipline to all other areas of his life. Our Kenpo Karate program will teach him how. I know of no other sport activity that purposefully instills these powerful lessons better than Kenpo.  

     Just take a look at what these parents say...

     Now, you may be asking, “how does all this     

 ‘values’ stuff work? And why does Kenpo manage

 to do a better job teaching it?”

    Again, more than any other sport, Kenpo gives your

 child the chance to explore her innate powers. She'll

 marvel (as you will) as she increases in strength,

 flexibility, endurance, and balance.  

     In fact, her physical skills act as a foundation for

 something much more important: the development of

 her value skills, mental and spiritual. These value skills

 are intimately connected—even bonded—to her

 physical skills.

     Like this...

     Courage:
     Your child finds the courage to move outside of his comfort zone. He wills himself to take on more difficult karate moves and skills. He becomes no longer afraid of being afraid. As he does so, he learns that the more he sows, the more he reaps. He learns to blame no one but himself. He suddenly sees his life as a constant, never-ending journey of life-giving improvement. In short, with a deep breath, he refuses to become a victim of fate.

     Staying Power:
     Your child finds joy in improving her physical stamina. She can walk farther, run longer, and practice skills until she gets them right. In turn, she learns not to give up. She sticks things out. With the help of her teachers, she strives harder, longer to reach her goals. Even if she fails, she preserves her self-respect. She won't let her self doubts get in the way of finding ultimate solutions.

     Honesty:                                                                                                                   
     As the man said, "Where performance is measured,

performance improves." Yet, your child has to first accept where he stands now. That means measuring current strengths. Above all, he learns that to succeed, he can't fool anyone, especially himself.

     This results in a keener focus. He learns to make eye contact consistently. He pays greater attention to what he's doing. He knows and accepts where he stands.

     These are just three of the powerful, energizing values your child will get from our "Kids With Kick" program. In short, you can look forward to your child developing. . .

• Powerful Self Discipline: She'll refuse to give in to negative peer pressure. She'll have deeper respect for rules.

• Improved Focus: She’ll learn what's needed, along with the skill to “zero in” on critical tasks at hand. Normal, yet time-wasting, childhood distractions won’t get in her way.

• Fearless Self Confidence: Watch as your child finds the courage to open any door life has to offer.

"WhirlWin Martial Arts teaches discipline and focus to early elementary students.      Mr. Larkin knows how to teach younger students the martial arts in a fun and structured manner.     Above all the study of martial arts at WhirlWin is instilling confidence in our son." (Nick, age 6 at left) Mr. Golding - Teacher Melrose Park

     And you can take comfort knowing that we teach all of our students that their Kenpo skills require them never to be abusive or offensive (actually, we stress this heavily). Skills are to be used only for unavoidable self-defense or in defense of the weak. After a short period of time, students become markedly less aggressive while maintaining confidence and high personal self-esteem.

     Now if you’re wondering… "How can I know for sure the `Kids With Kick' program will work for my child? Will learning the martial art Kenpo really work for him?" Well...

Try WhirlWin's Youth Trial Program

     This trial program will give you the opportunity to see first hand the power of our program and the professionalism of our teachers. The tuition is $149 and includes 6 weeks of training, a private introductory lesson, and a uniform.

     By the way, just wait until you see the joy in your child’s face when they put on their uniform for the first time - it’s something special! I’ve seen it hundreds of times over the last 18 years and it never gets old. It’s one of the reasons why I love being a Kenpo Teacher!

     Call this number now to schedule a time for your child's introductory lesson...

     708-409-0800

     Thank you for your interest in our martial art program.

For Your Child's Success,

Jay Larkin – Director
Teacher of Kenpo
3rd Degree Black Belt

P.S. All this talk of values may have mislead you. Be assured, I do teach        martial arts as everyone likes to think of it. Your child will end up knowing how to protect herself. She'll know how to avoid danger, and how to use conflict resolution techniques. And if a situation has to get physical, Kenpo Karate's proven self-defense techniques will prepare her for that too.

Our promise to you...

     The staff and instructors at WhirlWin Martial Arts promise you that if for any reason during the first 30 days, you feel our staff has not been professional, courteous, and always willing to help your child learn the material needed for advancement, or if you are not completely satisfied with our program, we'll refund any amount of your tuition you feel is fair—up to 100%.

     Our success record speaks for itself. We serve each individual student and the specific needs he or she may have. If you want a credited, professional education center to provide enjoyable Martial Arts training for you, your child, or your entire family . . . then WhirlWin is the school for you. And we prove that with our money back guarantee.