We pay special attention to this age group which we have named Cadets. They are our Middle school group. Their bodies are going through so many changes at this point. They are physically, mentally and socially shifting into adulthood. These are trying times. At Millennium Martial Arts we understand what it takes and what this age group needs regarding physical conditioning, nutrition, diet and motivation. This is also the time when these young people enter into a maturity level that enables them to understand the true principles of the "Black Belt Excellence" tenets of the martial arts and how they can apply them to life, at home, at school and later in their career. Pre-teen age is the time to start preparing to compete if so desired. Not everyone wants to compete so then the emphasis will be placed on Fitness, perfecting the art of Tae Kwon Do and self defense. Any type of achievement large or small at this age has so much impact on confidence and self esteem, especially at this awkward "trying to find myself" time in life.