Pretend play, Stretching, Flexing & Balancing
Develops Good Posture, Strength & Flexibility
Develops higher intellectual & social skills
Movement Facilitates Brain Development
Tots Kung Fu stresses the importance of physical activity. We have developed kung fu exercises for little people that utilises the large muscle groups and facilitate the child's movement skills.
Kung Fu is studied for health and self defence. Our style Choy Li Fut is unsurpassed as a practical self-defence system because of its unique versatility. It combines sweeping hand techniques with kicking and fast moving footwork.
Our study also consists of Tai Chi, Chi Kung and Yoga. All of these arts are taught to tots in simple and effective ways.
We present exercise in a way that interests the children:
Tots Warm up routines includes stretching, flexing and balancing. The exercises selected are suitable for small children � they draw attention to their bodies, allow them to feel muscles, enjoy their flexibility and compare tight muscles with relaxed ones.
Tots practice kung fu through pretend play and association. The most fundamental principles of kung fu are taught to our tots in a fun and supportive learning environment.
After the Tots class, children may go on for further study at our �Kung Fu Tigers� (5-10 yrs) and �Kung Fu Dragons� (10-15yrs) classes.
TODDLERS
We encourage toddlers to develop movement skills that are building blocks for more complex movement tasks. Tots Kung Fu encourages creative expression through imaginative play. Research conducted by psychologists has found that children who do not play imaginatively are more aggressive and get into more fights with peers than children who do play imaginatively.
PRE SCHOOLERS
During the preschool years, children at Kung Fu Tots are taught to practice movement skills through a variety of kung fu activities. Instruction and positive reinforcement is critical during this time in order to ensure that children develop most of these skills before entering school. Reality play helps children hone important social skills. Tots Kung Fu group activities, teaches a child teamwork and shared responsibility.
INSTRUCTORS
Our school is a member of the International Plum Blossom Federation, a worldwide federation of over 100 martial arts studios. Sifu Niel Willcott and Simo Jo Willcott are the founders and head instructors of the Hung Sing Martial Arts Schools. Sifu is a European forms champion of the International Plum Blossom Federation, and Sifu and Simo won 2 silver medals each in the 1st World Traditional Wushu Festival, China 2004. They share the honour of being Grandmaster Doc Fai Wong�s students.
PARENTS
Obesity is a major health problem in children and adolescents. By adopting a physically active lifestyle early in life, children increase the likelihood of an active and healthy adulthood. Children develop skills through involvement in physical activity and parental involvement plays a significant role in children developing motor competence and enjoying physical activity. Your child will be more willing to engage in active exercise, if you do. We encourage parents to join in too!
TIMETABLE
Reiyukai Oriental Arts Centre, Unit 24, St Marys Works, Duke Street, Norwich
Wednesdays: 12.30 � 1.15 pm
COSTS
�2.50 per session
HOW TO CONTACT US
You can simply bring your child along and watch or join a class immediately. If you would like any further information or if you would like to talk to an instructor
Tel: 07939 500349 or Email: [email protected]
