The Tiny Tiger program was developed specifically for preschool age children ages 3 through 6. This program offers children a strong foundation in essential character qualities such as courtesy, respect, and discipline. In addition, the program is designed to improve children’s motor skills and enhance their ability to pay attention and follow directions. All classes are taught using the most safe, fun and exciting instruction methods available for this age group. This program works in conjunction with the Karate for Kids program, thereby emphasizing the same important monthly themes and value system.
Just like the Karate for Kids program, Tiny Tigers have their own unique Victory Patch and “Victory Stars”.

Stars are earned in the same way as the Karate for Kids program, with slight modifications in recognition of the preschool age of the child. Upon graduation from the Tiny Tigers program into the “junior” or “Big Kid” program, Tigers are rewarded by the opportunity to wear the “Big Kids” or “Karate for Kids” patch.

The rank and testing system used by the Tigers is slightly different than that of the Karate for Kids. Tigers can earn eight collectable animal patches to display on their belts as follows: Tiger for orange belt; Cheetah for yellow; Lion for camoflage; Eagle for green; Phoenix for purple; Dragon for blue; Cobra for Brown; and the Panther for Red.

All patches can be displayed on each belt as the student advances in rank. Each patch comes with a headband corresponding with the patch earned.