- How can training at Sirota's Alchymy benefit my Child?
- What Martial Arts do you teach?
- When can I start attending classes?
- What age group do you offer classes for?
- Do girls and women train at your Centre?
- I would like to train with my kids, do you offer classes at the same time?
- How often should I attend Classes?
- How can my child's grades improve by attending classes at your Centre?
- How long until I or my child becomes a Black Belt?
- How can Martial Arts help a Person with Disabilities?
- How can training at your facility help my child who has ADHD?
- Will Martial Arts training make my child more aggresive?
How can training at Sirota's Alchymy benefit my Child? (top)
We apply a holistic approach when working with our students. We integrate physical & technical martial arts excellence with positive reinforcement; while striving to instil life skills that will have an impact in the lives of our students. This Journey will foster a confident, self-disciplined and healthy individual ready to overcome daily challenges as he/she strives for Personal Excellence.
What Martial Arts do you teach? (top)
Before we get into the details of Martial Arts styles, we tell our prospective students and families that we teach Self-Discipline, Self-Control, Respect and other Live Skills as the Foundation of our Teachings. On a technical level, the two core styles that we teach are Taekwondo & Hapkido. The synergy of these two styles enables the practitioner to acquire self-defense, physical fitness & inner strength for a balanced Body, Mind & Heart. In addition to Taekwondo and Hapkido, Master Michael Sirota has extensively trained in Eskrima/Kali, Submission Grappling & Fitness Kickboxing. This allows are students an introduction to other styles and methodologies for an more in-depth knowledge of the World of Martial Arts. our Martial Arts Centre is Certified and Officially Accredited by international organizations such as The World Taekwondo Federation, World Hapkido Federation, International Disabled Self-Defense Association and the World Self-Defense Federation. We also established positive working relationships with such organizations as the Richmond Centre for Disability, Richmond Society for Community Living, International Martial Arts Federation for the Deaf, Aboriginal Sports & Recreation Association of B.C., Sunny Hill Children Centre, the B.C. Paraplegic Association, just to name a few. This is our commitment to providing top notch training for all members of our community.
When can I start attending classes? (top)
Our Martial Arts Centres facilitates ongoing registration. We have classes every day of the week to meet everyone's schedule. You and/or your children can start training today! Please contact us now to begin your Journey to Self-Empowerment.
What age group do you offer classes for? (top)
We offer classes for children, youth, adults, families and individuals with various special needs. Our youngest students are 3 1/2 and we have worked with students in their 70's and early 80's. We believe that everyone who has the Heart to grow and evolve via Martial Arts is welcome at our Martial Arts Centre.
Do girls and women train at your Centre? (top)
Definitely, our male/female ratio is 50/50. In some of our classes, we have more girls then boys in our classes. Martial Arts is excellent for girls and women as it teaches them how to become more self-confident, increase their self-esteem and teach valuable self-defence skills. In fact, some of our most senior and advanced students and instructors are female. All individuals regardless of gender are very welcome to join us and grow.
I would like to train with my kids, do you offer classes at the same time? (top)
As we understand that time and scheduling is of great importance to our families, Sirota's Alchymy offers Family Classes where children and their parents can attend class at the same time. Contact us today to see how every member of your family may benefit from our programs.
How often should I attend Classes? (top)
Our Tuition Programs offer unlimited training opportunities for our students. We encourage our students to attend classes 2 - 3 times per week for optimal growth. As we are open seven days per week, students have the option to attend additional classes whenever it meets your schedule.
How can my child's grades improve by attending classes at your Centre? (top)
Our approach in instructing classes is to educate, inspire & motivate our students to achieve their best in life, including school. As a child increases their self-esteem and self-worth via martial arts training, we witness overall positive changes in them. In addition to constant reminders about academic excellence, each student who is eligible for promotional testing to higher rank, must have their teacher complete an evaluation form. These forms allow our instructors to have 'motivational chats' with students who require a little guidance when it comes to school work. Master Sirota also for the past 16 years has been attending his students classes as a Show & Tell guest, educating the children about martial arts, stranger awareness and the virtues of martial arts. We are very committed to seeing your child grow and evolve to achieve their Personal Best!
How long until I or my child becomes a Black Belt? (top)
At The Alchymy, Martial Arts training is viewed as a Journey and not a product or destination. Although, our goal is to instil Black Belt Excellence in all of our students, we also honour everyone's journey. Our Instructors will guide, inspire, motivate and nurture our students as they travel their path at their pace. Since every individual progresses at their own speed, we do not place a time parameter on someone else's frequency of mastery. You do have our commitment to instil great technical knowledge and positive life skills in our students. With dedication, commitment and perseverance, we believe that everyone can achieve the Rank of Black Belt!
How can Martial Arts help a Person with Disabilities? (top)
Without any hesitation, we fully embrace the belief that martial arts training does help everyone who is seeking growth within. Master Michael Sirota has been pioneering, developing and instructing classes for people with various disabilities and special needs. Our programs have worked with individuals with such disorders and disabilities such as Autism, Attention Deficit Disorder, Paraplegia, Cerebral Palsy, Visual Impairment just to name a few. Most recently, the World Taekwondo Federation has been initiating World-wide competitions for people with disabilities...Taekwondo is committed to being an official sport in the Paralympic Games and Sirota's Alchymy will guide anyone to reach that pinnacle.
How can training at your facility help my child who has ADD? (top)
There has been countless research done on how martial arts training has positively impacted individuals living with ADD/ADHD. Training will provide a positive outlet to release the abundance of energy stored in children with ADD. Since martial arts training is a 'Right Brained' activity this ties in with how an individual with ADHD learns and grows. The short term goals and achievements that we have in place assist a child to develop self-confidence and self-esteem. The Alchymy has become a specialist in working with individuals with unique learning and behaviour issues.
Will Martial Arts training make my child more aggressive? (top)
Our teaching philosophy promotes self-control in one's life. Children, who have a history of aggressive and abusive behaviour have witnessed a great improvement in their ability to handle situations with self-control. Our teachings promote a healthy lifestyle, promoting self-confidence, self-esteem and inner strength to handle and overcome life's challenges. Promoting aggression and destructive behaviour is absent from our teaching approach. If your child has a tendency to use physical force, please inform Master Sirota and we will create a plan to help the child grow and transform their negative behaviour to a more productive and creative lifestyle. Sirota's Alchymy is frequently recommended by schools, teachers, therapists and even doctors as a healthy choice for children working with various behaviour challenges.
