A Parent’s View: The Motivation and Growth We See Every Day

How Karate Built Genevieve’s Confidence—One Goal at a Time

Here’s a quick look at what happens when a child finds a place where confidence becomes real, goals become visible, and effort turns into pride. In today’s spotlight, Chris Genera shares how his daughter, Genevieve, age 7, has transformed inside KarateBuilt Martial Arts Academy—setting goals she can see, pushing herself when things get tough, and discovering a level of motivation that shows up at home every single day.

Take a moment to watch their story. Then read the transcript below. Whether you’re a parent searching for a place where your child can grow—or you’re already part of the KarateBuilt family—Chris and Genevieve’s experience is a powerful reminder of why this training matters.

Watch the video, read the words, and see the impact.

 

“So the things we like most about karate are that it’s easy for us to set goals for our daughter. We have goals that are tangible. She sees the results. We can reward her with the stars at home. We see her encouragement and excitement to get better at things, like to do better with kicks, to get excited about sparring. When things don’t go well in class and she knows she can do better, she is excited to work on them at home and we see the desire for her not to fail and to do better when she sees that she’s not lacking in something. So the motivation is great. It’s something that she hasn’t had before, that is a very real thing that we see on a daily basis. So as far as where she’s going in karate, we’re excited to see where she goes and see how long it lasts so that she can make improvements and seek those things out. But in general, that’s why we’re happy. Those are the things that we can see in her.”

KarateBuilt.com and KarateBuilt Martial Arts have been selected as the nation’s #1 martial arts schools for EIGHT YEARS IN A ROW!

KarateBuilt L.L.C. was founded in 1995 by Dr. Greg Moody, an 8th-degree Black Belt and Chief Master Instructor, KarateBuilt Martial Arts and Karate for Kids offer lessons for pre-school children ages 3-6 and elementary age kids ages 7 and up are designed to develop critical building blocks kids need – specialized for their age group – for school excellence and later success in life.

KarateBuilt Martial Arts Adult Karate training is a complete adult fitness and conditioning program for adults who want to lose weight, get (and stay in shape), or learn self-defense in a supportive environment.

Instructors can answer questions or be contacted 24 hours of the day, 7 days a week at 866-311-1032 for one of our nationwide locations. You can also visit our website at KarateBuilt.com.

About Dr. Greg Moody:  Dr. Moody is an eighth-degree black belt and chief master instructor.  He has a Ph.D. in Special Education from Arizona State University (along with a Master’s Degree in Counseling and a Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering – he actually is a rocket scientist). He has been teaching martial arts for over 25 years and has owned eight martial arts schools in Arizona and California. Chief Master Moody is a motivational speaker and educator and teaches seminars in bullying, business, and martial arts training, around the world. See more at DrGregMoody.com.

The KarateBuilt Martial Arts Headquarters at KarateBuilt LLC is in Cave Creek, Arizona at 29850 N. Tatum Blvd., Suite 105, Cave Creek AZ 85331. You can locate the Chief Instructor, Master Laura Sanborn there directly at ‭(480) 575-8171‬. KarateBuilt Martial Arts serves Cave Creek, Carefree, Scottsdale, and Paradise Valley Arizona as well as Grand Rapids, MI.

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P.P.P.S. From a parent:

“Since joining this program, my son Herman is more disciplined, motivated, and unstoppable in every challenge he faces!” – Emily Green