Shaolin Kung Fu for Children

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 Sifu Randy Elia at Peter Kwok's Kung Fu Academy (201-967-0790) or visit us at 207 Kinderkamack Road in Emerson, New Jersey. (Directions to the school.) You can also e-mail us at peterkwoks@gmail.com.

Northern Shaolin Kung Fu Children's Curriculum

Introductory

	Salute
	Basic Stances, Punches, and Kicks
	Eight Way Blocks
	Three Star Blocks
	Gung Li (Power Fist), part 1

Elementary

	20 Methods
	Gung Li (Power Fist), part 2
	20 Methods drills 1 - 4 (2-person set)

Basic

	Tan Toi (Springing Leg)
	Chin Na 3 (seize and control, 2-person set)
	Lien Bu (Continuous Movement)
	20 Methods Drills 6 - 13

Intermediate

	Bo Staff (Grandfather of Weapons)
	Dwen Da (Short Boxing)
	Broadsword (Father of Weapons)
	Two Person Bo Staff Drills
	20 Methods Drills 14 - 20
	Hua Chuan 1
	Hua Chuan 2

Advanced

	Hua Chuan 2 Two-Person  Form
	Hua Chuan  3

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