PITTSBURG ELITE
MARTIAL ARTS
Your PREMIER school for youth martial arts in Pittsburg, Kansas.
We believe in teaching success values and life skills that can be used
both on and off of our mats.
DESIGNED WITH A PURPOSE
Our program in Pittsburg, Kansas is blowing parents away! Many parents enroll their kids thinking martial arts will help simply in self-defense. After your child enrolls in our program you’re going to notice an incredible transformation. Not only will they become stronger and healthier, but you’re going to see them become more confident and well-behaved. They will also be able to better handle certain situations, especially when it comes to self-defense. And most importantly, they will have FUN while learning all of this!
MINI ELITE CLASS
Martial arts for ages 4-6
Does your little one need an outlet for all that energy?
We have the perfect solution! Let them come in and burn it off with us in our Little Dragons class. Our curriculum is designed to teach the fundamentals of martial arts in a FUN and exciting way though games and scenarios that kids will LOVE!
ELITE YOUTH CLASSES
Ages 6 and up
Pittsburg Elite is designed to give you the peace of mind that your child is learning the skills he or she needs to meet the dangers of today’s world head-on with confidence.
Our program focuses on FUN, self-defense, forms, sparring and character development. We believe martial arts is more than just punching or kicking.
PARTNERED WITH
Miners Athletics
Pittsburg's Premier Location For Youth Athletics
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Sports Readiness
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Cheerleading
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Tumbling
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Ninja Warrior
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Birthday Parties
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And so much more!
Join Pittsburg's favorite gym!
MEET OUR STAFF
Kamryn Bennett
Kamryn is our newest instructor. She is a former cheerleader with The Cheer Pitt for last 8 years, and is on of our instructors for the Mini Elite program for kids ages 4 and 5.
Kamryn has a strong work ethic and is wonderful with little kids. She has helped coach many pre-k classes with Miners Athletics and we are excited to have her on our team.
MINI ELITE Instructor
Husband and father of 3 beautiful girls, Mark, began his martial arts journey at 10 years old in Denver, Colorado.
Mark has a passion for working with kids in all sports. He has coached gymnastics for 8 years, competitive cheer for 7 years and martial arts for 4 years. If he is not in the gym working, or out at a competition, you can find him hanging out with his family .
As owner and head instructor for Pittsburg Elite he is always finding new ways to make classes run better, safer and more fun!
Mark Galindo
Owner/Head Instructor
S.T.O.R.M. Team
STORM stands for Special Team of Role Models. Our STORM team is an exclusive group of students with aspirations of becoming leaders within the community.
It's the STORM team's mission is to help students master the ability to put their head and heart into everything they do.
STORM Team has hands on training to work with their peers to help promote leadership qualities in themselves and others.
Frequently asked questions
Do I have to register my hands when I become a black belt?
Not at all, that is an urban myth. Martial Artists are not required to register their hands.
Does my child have to be in good shape before they start?
No, they will get into shape as they train. We have a series of exercises that they will learn as they progress through our ranking system which will enable them to perform kicks, forms and self defense techniques at a progressively higher level.
We am very busy with our work schedules, how much time does my child need to devote to martial arts classes?
The three 1 hour classes a week are highly recommended, as is practicing at home. However if you need to miss a day here or there it will not hurt their progress in any way.
As they progress through the ranks if you want more 1:1 attention we offer 30 minute and 60 minute private lessons which can further help hone their skills.
How long does it take to get a black belt?
In our program it takes roughly 5-6 years, when enrolling in our youth classes, to earn a black belt.
Does martial arts make kids violent?
Absolutely not! Martial arts is about peace, harmony and diplomacy. It teaches children how to AVOID fights - not pick them. We teach that using martial arts is ONLY as a last resort.
Do boys and girls take martial arts?
Yes! We have a good mix of both girls and boys in our martial arts classes! Some people think that the boys are much “stronger and tougher,” but in reality this is not true. In fact, often girls are the stronger ones!
What type of martial art do you practice?
Here at Pittsburg Elite we practice Taekwondo as part of our traditional froms. We also blend in a self-defense from multiple different arts as well as a bit of tricking. Tricking is a hybrid of martial arts kicks with flips and spins in multiple different angles.
Do you spar in your program?
Yes, from white belt to black belt we belive sparring is an intrical part of martial arts. We do have padding for new students, including helmets, gloves, boots, and chest protectors. We want sparring to be an enjoyable experience for everyone but we understand new students may find it a bit intimidating.
LOCATION & HOURS
306 West 11th Street
Pittsburg, KS 66762
Office Phone: 620.687.8733
Office Hours:
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Monday - 5:00pm - 8:00pm
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Tuesday - 5:00pm - 8:00pm
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Wednesday - 5:00pm- 6:00pm
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Thursday - 5:00pm - 8:00pm
Email: pittsburgelite@outlook.com