Safety for Kids
Peace of Mind for Parents
Crouching Tigers is a story-based martial arts program that teaches LifeSkills and SafetyLessons to children aged 2-7. Weekly classes blend captivating storytelling with traditional training techniques. Developed by Olivia Roney Mitchell—a mother of four—the program equips young children with the tools they need to navigate their world safely and confidently during these formative years. By intertwining relatable narratives of Crouching Tiger characters with martial arts techniques, Crouching Tigers offers a gentle yet powerful way to impart essential safety and life skills. The Crouching Tigers two-year program is currently offered in childcare facilities, preschools, elementary schools and community centers across Indiana and Illinois, making it easier for families to integrate martial arts and safety education into their children’s daily routines.
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Crouching Tigers is offered in preschools, childcare centers, elementary schools, and community centers throughout Indiana and Illinois. Classes are held year-round.
Benefits of Crouching Tigers
Focus
Each Crouching Tigers class starts with a focus activity to help students get "Tiger Focused"
Fitness
Aerobic activity and a love for fitness are at the core of our program.
Self Control
Martial arts is the best way to teach self-control to children while offering an outlet.
Self Defense
We deploy practical and realistic self-defense techniques that are effective for even the youngest of our students.
Confidence
The confidence built when a child breaks a board is second to none. Students learn confidence throughout the program and showcase it at our end-of-unit promotion ceremonies.
Respect
In Crouching Tigers, self-respect and respect for others are fundamental elements that are exercised in every class.
FAQs for Parents
How old does my child have to be to join Crouching Tigers
Classes are designed for ages 2.5-8
How much are the classes?
Pricing varies by location. Please find participating schools and register here
Do students punch and kick each other?
No. Our no-contact program does not offer sparring/ fighting and the use of our techniques on others is discouraged while respect is taught in every class.
Do students really break boards?
Yes! Each of our units ends with a promotion ceremony that includes breaking (real wooden!) boards and promoting in rank.
What is included in my Crouching Tigers membership?
Your one-time registration fee includes:
- Crouching Tigers t-shirt
- Crouching Tigers belt
- Gear Bag
- Parent guide
Tuition includes:
- Weekly classes
- Access to our app with on-demand programming
- Promotion ceremonies 3 times per year with board breaking and rank promotion
Which schools offer Crouching Tigers?
Find participating schools here.
We are always growing! If your child’s school is not currently hosting Crouching Tigers, let us know and we’ll try to get the ball rolling!
I'm an educator, how can my school offer Crouching Tigers?
Please visit our School Partnerships page here
Or just contact us and we’ll be in touch with more information
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