Child Program

Shaolin Kids classes are instructed in 3 different age levels.

4 to 6 year olds (Shaolin Tigers Class)
7 to 11 years olds (Shaolin Dragons Class)
12 to 16 (Shaolin Teens Class)

Shaolin Tigers (4 to 6)

CLASS OBJECTIVES:

Refine motor skills
Refine organizational skills
Improve ability to follow directions
Bully conflict
Improve self discipline
Teach proper behavior, through RESPECT and SELF CONTROL
Self defense
Have fun!!

CLASS STRUCTURE: Children at this age require constant stimulation. In order to facilitate this need the class structure must have several elements implemented. The class needs to be high energy with very little down time, at the same time all class objective have to be addressed without the child getting bored. Steve DeMasco's shaolin children's classes do just that. The class starts out high energy and maintains the momentum throughout the duration, with only one meditation break. The meditation break is utilized by the instructor to talk about, respect, self discipline, and self control. This lasts no more than five minutes. It is conducted in a fun and entertaining manor.

The 45 minute class is broken up into five parts.

PART 1: stretching, calisthenics, motor skill exercises, punches and kicks.
PART 2: self defense material required for belt advancement.
PART 3: Karate obstacle course.
PART 4: Character development time
PART 5: End with high-energy karate movement

Shaolin Dragons (7-11)

CLASS OBJECTIVES:
1. Exactly the same as Shaolin Tigers class

CLASS STRUCTURE: The class structure is basically the same for 7 to 11 years old as the 4 to 6. The difference is that all class objectives can be reached with less repetition and more comprehension. This age group has more developed cognitive ability therefore enabling the instructor to accomplish more in the same amount of time.

The 45 minute class is broken up into five parts.

Shaolin Dragons (7-11)

CLASS OBJECTIVES:
1. Exactly the same as Shaolin Tigers class