Kung Fu 4 Kids

Kung Fu 4 Kids

These are our beginners between the ages of 5 and 8 who are training to build their fundamental motor skills through fun and games in a Martial Arts format.  It is very difficult to obtain proficiency in sport skills unless the prerequisite fundamental skills are present. The fundamental skill phase of development begins in early childhood at about two to three years, and individuals have the potential to be fully proficient in most of them by about seven years. Complete development of the fundamental skills is very much dependent on environmental influences in the form of practice, learning and teaching. We incorporate such activities as jumping, kicking, catching, rolling and spinning to help develop the necessary co-ordination for an active and healthy child. This class is open to both boys and girls and will see them progressing on a continuous assessment basis towards earning their first grade 'White Sash'.

These are beginners over the age of 8 years and also consists of those who have graduated with a White Sash from the Little cranes class. This is where our members are introduced to our Junior Kung Fu program proper.  The basic building blocks of the Kung Fu program are the focus of this class. These are Kung Fu stance training, kicking, punching, blocking, footwork and jumping as well as self defence, stranger danger and how to cope with Bullying .  The development of concentration and courtesy are another important aspect of our Kung Fu training.  Grading from white to blue and blue to yellow is done on a continuous assessment basis with coloured stars awarded as a child shows dedication through practice and becomes proficient in specific areas of the grade. Continuous Assessment allows each of our own Kung Fu Kids to progress at their own pace while at the same time learning to set goals and see them accomplished through hard work. The regular awarding of stars helps to build a confidence though their own achievements and teaches our members the benefit of focussed effort.

Flying Cranes

Our Kung Fu 4 Kids will move from the Shouting Cranes class to Flying Cranes classes once they are deemed ready for a more challenging environment. Normally these classes will consist of those working towards graduating from Stage 1 of the Junior program. These classes are run in a more advanced setting challenging our Kung Fu Kids to progress further through the program and offering them more responsibilities as they grow towards teenagehood!

More info about the junior program..

Kung Fu Merit program

 

MERITS: Another aspect of our Junior program is the awarding of Merits in the form of badges for excellence and displaying a high standard of skill in the different areas of their training, example excellant kicking and punching.

Other Merits may be awarded as the Instructors feel they are deserved.

Each child must attend at least 80% of classes each term to qualify fo any Merits and Sashes

We also have an award the best Kung Fu Kid for each of the class categories and a Kung Fu Kid of the Year. More info..