Program Overview:  In our Youth program, children aged 7 to 13 learn Kung Fu; in addition, they will:

Build Physical Intelligence and Strength through Kung Fu Training

• Train mind, body, and spirit through learning Kung Fu skills, interpretations and applications

• Learn self-defense: Gain life skills, stamina, and confidence to defend oneself

• Gain balance, strength, flexibility, and reflexes through the training of increasingly difficult sequences of defense and attack combinations

Build Social Skills, Confidence, Self Esteem, Perseverance and Leadership

• Internalize the importance of grit; achieve personal and team spirit; enjoy screen-free socio-emotional learning and teamwork through opportunities to compete and perform as a team 

• Cultivate and develop leadership through a culture where every team member supports and demands excellence from each other

Learn to Appreciate Chinese Kung Fu Culture, Values and Traditions

• Learn Kung Fu cultures and traditions, and basic Cantonese language (counting and martial arts-related words and phrases)

• Immerse into a culture of traditional Chinese martial & family values of respect, kindness, fellowship and more

Gain Emotional Intelligence and Discipline

• Understand that: “Kung Fu” means hard work, improvements are through time and effort, skills are earned through dedicated and disciplined practice; appreciate hard work over instant gratification

• Achieve growth through multi-generational learning and interaction (relating and working with younger youth and adults); older Kung Fu siblings model positive behaviors and values