Children's Class Weekly Re-Cap, August 8-10
Lil’ Leopards
In the Lil’ Leopard’s class, the students were challenged with an obstacle course. Obstacle courses are one of our favourite drills at this level. We are able to incorporate so many essential skills like balance, speed, agility, critical thinking, etc, while having loads of fun. And of course, all of these skills will transfer as the students progress to higher levels.
Kung Fu At Home: Ask your child to tell you their last name.
Tiny Tigers
This week in Tiny Tigers we worked hard on our Keystone Principles. Our Keystone Principles are our basics of Kung Fu. Kicks, punches, blocks and stances. Although it sounds simple, there are actually many, many different types of these things. Some of which we don’t even know about or learn until after we have earned our blackbelts. However, this week we did get to learn a new kick called the Axe kick!!
Kung Fu At Home: Ask your child to show you an Axe kick. If they don’t remember that’s okay too!
Young Dragons Level 1 & 2
This week in Young Dragons we spent most of our time on Lion Dancing. Lion Dancing is not only a traditional tenet of Kung Fu, but it is an integral method of improving ones skill in the martial arts. Endurance, coordination, rhythm and timing, team work, strength, agility….you name it, it is covered in Lion Dancing. All of these skills transfer to every other area of Kung Fu…our kicks, punches, forms and beyond. Some of the best lion dancers prove to also be the best martial artists. On top of all of these benefits, the students love to lion dance. And this week we had the opportunity to get inside some of our lions and really see what it’s like.
Kung Fu At Home: Ask your child what stepping pattern we use when we hear the 3-star drumming.
Special Announcements for All Classes
The next open training is Saturday August 19 from 10am-12noon.
Back to School Week takes place August 28-31. Watch for upcoming announcements and mark your calendars for the traditional potato bake that will be held Thursday August 31.
