Children's Class Weekly Re-Cap, Dec 5-7
Lil’ Leopards
This week was our first Lion Dancing practice with our Lion heads! We spent the class learning how to navigate an obstacle course with our lion heads on, as well as how to maneuver our heads to make them look alive. Lion dancing is one of our best tools in becoming successful martial artists. And although we have always worked on preliminary skills that will help us when we finally learn to lion dance, this will be the first time in SRKF history where students at the Lil Leopards level will participate in a lion dance, in their own lions.
Tiny Tigers
In our Tiny Tigers class we had some fun with a special clapping drill! Although this might seem to be just a fun game, it was also a creative way to solidify our lefts and rights while also practicing the cross body motions that will be integral to sparring. Being able to move our entire body with a punch, rather than just throwing that single fist out, is what will maximize our power.
Yes, we are already thinking about these things even at this level!! But as far as the kids are concerned, it’s just plain ol’ fun.
Young Dragons Level 1&2
This week we utilized some of our time to focus on our 4 main kicks. Front thrust kick, Roundhouse, Side Heel and Spinning Back Kick. These are some of our Keystone Principles that act as the basis for all other kicks and combinations there-of. We worked on various things such as our body alignment, foot position and trajectory of power. Even at our higher levels we need to return to the basics in order to keep our foundation for everything else strong.
Special Announcements for All Classes
Christmas Break takes place from Dec 22-Jan 1 with classes resuming Tuesday January 2.
