The children's program is generally for kids between the ages of 5 and 12. The curriculum is centered on Northern Shaolin Chuan, a style of Kung Fu offered at Peter Kwok's Kung Fu Academy. It is an "external" martial art, emphasizing strength, balance, coordination, and aerobic activity. Kicking, blocking, punching, flexibility, conditioning, balance, and coordination are developed through martial arts routines called "forms." Shaolin kung fu uses open, circular movements to improve overall flexibility and mobility. Kids learn self-defense and teamwork, and they are taught such important values/ideals as confidence, kindness, and self-improvement. They learn about teamwork and cooperation through various games and activities as well. If you'd like to view a class, feel free to look over the schedule for our children's kung fu classes.
For more information about children's martial arts classes, please call Master Randy Elia at Peter Kwok's Kung Fu Academy (973-519-2962) or visit us at 275 Kinderkamack Road in Westwood, New Jersey. You can also e-mail us at peterkwoks@gmail.com or peterkwoks.admin@gmail.com.
Northern Shaolin Kung Fu Children's Curriculum
Introductory
Special forms 1–3
8-way and 3-star blocks
Gung li opening
Elementary 1
Special forms 4–6
Gung li
Bo stick fundamentals/2-person drill
20 methods intro (line 1)
Elementary 2
Special forms 7–9
20 methods
20 methods drills 1–4
Bo staff
Basic
Special forms 10
20 methods drills 6–10
Chin na 3 (older class)
Liem bu
Dwen da
Broadsword
Intermediate
Special forms 11-12
20 methods drills 11–15
Tam toi
Hua chuan 1
Hua chuan 2
Advanced
20 methods drills 16–20
Hua chuan 3
Chin na 1 (older class)
Gin
Hua chuan 2 two-person
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