Kids Martial Arts

Kids Martial Arts Program (K-MAP)

Straight forward & effective techniques

K-MAP is a specially tailored kung-fu program specific for kids and youths (age 5 - 17).

Build confidence, increase focus, coordination and discipline, improve physical fitness, and learn self protection methods in a fun and friendly environment

2019 SPRING SESSION:
April 6 - June 29
(No class Apr 20, May 18)
Saturday's 9:00am-10:00am,
10:30am-11:30am

Weapons and Combatives classes
January 10 - March 21 (10 classes)
April 11 - June 13 (10 classes)
Thursday's 7:30pm

San-Da *Must be Yellow stripe or 8 years or older.

Practical Ground defense

Group photo - June 2016

Kung-Fu VIRTUES:
1. Good work ethic
2. Patience in self and others
3. Confidence in self and ablility

Saturday mornings
9:00am - 10:00am (age 5-10)
10:30am - 11:30am (age 10+)

$160 for 12 weeks

PASS CARDS available: 10x drop in cards @ $150
valid for 2 sessions/semesters

1 time uniform cost: $75
includes school t-shirt, pants, sash, and shoes.

Traditional Bing Hei training (Staff, Sword, etc)

Discipline, Respect, and Patience.

The 5 Animal Characteristics of Kung-fu:

The Dragon represents versatility and power.

The Snake represents deceptiveness and speed.

The Crane represents focus and serenity.

The Tiger represents outer strength and power.

The Leopard represents inner strength and flexibility.

Basic Kung-fu skills:

Lead leg side kick (hallmark San-Da technique)

Bei Laai - Salute (Showing respect)
Baai Maah - Ready stance
Seng Maah - Advance step
Suk Maah - Retreat step
Gwai Maah - Crouch
Jeet Sau - Parry/Block
Biu Gi - Finger jab
Sut Choi - Straight punch
Jian Choi - Arrow punch
Pak Choi - Back fist
Boi Choi - Hammer punch
Pau Choi - Uppercut
Dang Choi - Nailing punch
Gu Choi - Chain punch/Leopard punch
Fu Jow - Tiger claw
Ying Jow - Eagle claw
Lap Sau - Grabbing hands
Toei Jeung - Push hands
Saat Kiu - Open hand chop
Soi Kiu - Inside hammer fist
Mo Jaang - Elbow
Cheen Gek - Front kick
Been Gek - Side kick
Yoon Gek - Round kick
Dang Gek - Nailing kick
So Gek - Hooking kick
Chan Gek - Sliding kick
Hau Gek - Back kick

Numbers in Cantonese:
1. Yaat
2. Yee
3. Saam
4. Sei
5. Ng
6. Luk
7. Chut
8. Baat
9. Gau
10. Saap

Other words/phrases:
Sifu - Teacher
Sihing - Instructor/Brother
Jin Bei - Make ready/Attention
Bei Laai - Salute
Jo Sun - Good morning
June Sun - About face (turn around)
Baai Maah - Ready stance
Yau Bin - Right side
Joe Bin - Left side
Hai - Yes
Ng Hai - No

Develop accuracy & power

Kids San-Da/San-Shou:

San-Da or San-Shou is literally free striking/free hand which is a form of sparring where by the participants utilize their Kung-Fu techniques in a dynamic yet safe and controlled environment. San-da techniques range from punches, kicks, take-downs, sweeps, kick catches, elbows, and knees. For safety reasons, self defense techniques such as joint locks and ground grappling are not allowed.

Protective gear such as head guard, chest guard, and padded gloves are worn.

Prerequisite for San-Da is age 8+ or ranked yellow stripe.

Seot Gok/Chin-Na (Submission Grappling):

Submission grappling is a safe, fun, and competitive way to learn about leverage, applying grappling techniques, counters, and escapes in real time, as well as tempering the ego.

The goal is to submit your opponent (tap or verbal) via joint locks and/or chokes. No strikes are allowed nor is grabbing the opponents clothing (clinch only).

Prerequisite for Grappling is age 8+ or ranked yellow stripe.