Good Tree MMA, Wilkes-Barre

ASSISTANT INSTRUCTOR SPOTLIGHT: CARLOS

Carlos first came through the doors of Good Tree MMA as a teenager. Today, he’s helping lead the next generation as one of our assistant instructors in the Kids Program, including leading striking days.

That’s exactly what our Assistant Instructor Program is all about.

Being a member of Good Tree isn’t only about learning martial arts. Members who want to take the next step have the opportunity to learn how to teach, communicate, lead a class, work with students and eventually develop into instructors themselves.

Carlos went from being one of the kids learning on the mats to becoming someone our younger students can now look up to.

We’re proud to watch our students grow as martial artists - but even more proud to watch them grow into leaders.

The student becomes the teacher.

The skills kids need before school starts:

1. Listening and following instructions
2. Working well with others
3. Staying focused on a task
4. Learning how to handle challenges

These are skills kids will use in the classroom, at home, and throughout life.

Martial arts gives kids a place to practice all four - building focus, confidence, discipline, and the ability to work through challenges.

Some of the most important lessons kids learn aren’t taught in a textbook.

We learn to protect ourselves one class at a time. 👊

Every punch gets you to your goal.👊