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)

CLASS OBJECTIVES: Shaolin Tigers (4 to 6)

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 objectives have to be addressed without the child getting bored.

Steve DeMasco's Shaolin Kids 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 5 minutes. It is conducted in a fun and entertaining manor.

The 45-minute class is broken up into 4 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.

Objecives: Shaolin Dragons (7-11)

1. Exactly as Shaolin Tigers Class

CLASS STRUCTURE:

The class structure is basically the same for 7 to 11 year olds 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.

CLASS OBJECTIVES: Shaolin Teens (11 to 16)

The objectives are the same with our Shaolin Teens. The difference is, that the drills, self-defense, and meditation periods are age appropriate. Teens want to be treated like adults without the adult responsibility. One of our objectives to prepare them mentally and physically for the adult world.

CLASS STRUCTURE

The class structure is the same format as the other age groups. The Instructors delivery is again, age appropriate.

SUMMARY

All kids require attention. They need to feel that the Instructor cares about them personally and their martial art progress.

What makes Steve DeMasco' Shaolin Studio's Instructors unique to the Martial Arts Instruction is how they are trained.

Grandmaster DeMasco is a Master Educator in the Martial Arts and in Human Behavior and Development. Steve is the only non-Asian in the history of China to be appointed as Cultural Ambassador for China's national treasure, the Shaolin Temple and it's Shaolin Martial Arts.

All of Grandmasters Shaolin Studios Instructors are home grown and require a Black Belt, in addition to a two-year Instructors Teaching Academy.

All instructional programs, be it children or adults are developed and designed to enhance, self-awareness, self-improvement, self-confidence, self-protection, and physical fitness.

All combined, Steve DeMasco's Shaolin Studios are proven and unique to the traditional approaches to date. That is why Grandmaster DeMasco is the only Martial Artist in the World to be indorsed by the Former President of the United States and the United States Department of Education as one of the Country's Educational Hero's. Grandmaster DeMasco is also endorsed by the F.B.I. and the recipient of the Directors Leadership Award, for his outstanding contributions to the country's Educators and Children.