Thursdays: Kung-Fu Class For Children

Students are trained in Shaolin kung-fu techniques and forms on Thursdays from 7:00 PM until 8:00 PM. This class is for children ages 7 to 15.

Each class includes:

• time to socialize before class,
• a warm up,
• small group training in Shaolin kung-fu,
• a lesson connecting kung-fu with Biblical values such as respect, discipline, and perseverance, and
• after the children’s kung-fu class, children can participate in the Bible Reading Time class from 8:00 PM until 9:15 PM. Bible Reading Time is an optional class that allows the children to gather with their classmates and youth leaders to socialize over snacks, read Scripture, and build life-long friendships.

Throughout their training, students participate in gradings, tournaments, and seminars. ​

CLASSES ARE ONGOING (THERE IS NO SET TERM) AND RUN CONTINUOUSLY ALL YEAR

Things To Know

Skills Taught

Shaolin kung-fu techniques and forms that incorporate tiger, leopard, snake, crane, and dragon styles. As part of classes, students also participate in cardio, sparring, and self-defence activities. ​

Costs

There are no required fees to register or participate in this class. We accept voluntary donations to offset class costs.

Prerequisites

None.

What to bring

Gym clothes and a water bottle.

Dress code

Leave jewelry at home.

Impact

Through the program children’s class participants have:

• learned life-long skills such as improved focus and concentration, discipline, self-confidence, resilience, and kindness.
• formed life-long friendships.
• had the opportunity to participate in hands-on community outreach activities including organizing food drives.

BENEFITS OF KUNG-FU