Martial Arts for Kids Melbourne Kung Fu Self Defence

Martial arts for kids and teenagers: Why learn at Golden Lion Academy

Kung fu for kids and teenagers, which includes self defence for children classes at Golden Lion, includes a well-rounded and balanced mind and body fitness program that includes self defence techniques, special breathing and meditation techniques to build inner strength and relaxation, bare hands forms, the Shaolin cudgel (staff or long pole), plus various strength and flexibility exercises.

Kung fu philosophy and life skills are discussed and reinforced throughout the year. Our aim in this is to develop self-discipline, courage, tolerance and respect for themselves and for others.

In particular, our kung fu curriculum will develop your child’s mental focusing ability, helping them to learn and concentrate better at school.

All classes consist of warm up and cool down exercises plus various items that are rotated from class to class to achieve results and to maintain interest and motivation.

The syllabus and teaching methods are prepared yearly in advance; it is reviewed each year after assessment by all the Masters and instructors of the Academy.

Kung Fu for Kids: What Your Children Will Learn

The curriculum and syllabus, designed specifically for children, boys and girls, allows them to graduate from beginner to advanced levels in a supportive environment.

Children are given their own Personal Training Book to record the progress of their learning.

At the Golden Lion Academy, children learn a well-rounded, balanced, mind-body fitness program consisting of three elements, which are taught in rotation each day of the week. They are:

Essential Drills and Bare Hands Routines or Forms
Shaolin Cudgel or pole and technique
Self-defence techniques and applications

Essential Kung Fu Drills

These consist of circular and straight line methods, including short range and long range applications. The exercises aim at building endurance, cardiovascular fitness, coordination and strength while developing the proper style and flow of kung fu movements.

Children learn the following:

The 5 Stances – including Horse, Dragon, Cat and Tiger stepping methods
The 8 Blocks – including the Circular, Lower, Upper, Snake and Crane blocking techniques
The 8 Punches – including the Tiger Claw, Leopard punch, Dragon fist and Five Fists Pattern
The 7 Kicks – including Front kick, Roundhouse kick, foot sweeps and tiger tail kicking techniques

Bare Hands Kung Fu Routines or Forms

Routines or forms are a series of techniques that are linked together as a way to help children remember the skills while helping them to develop the authentic style and flow of Shaolin kung fu.

This class aims to improve children’s concentration and memory. It also enhances their posture, helps them to use the correct martial arts breathing method and develop mental focus. They learn routines or forms such as:

Leopard striking pattern – introductory pattern
Combined five animals routine: tiger, crane, leopard, snake and dragon patterns
Tiger style routine
Crane style routine

Shaolin Cudgel or Pole

At the Golden Lion Academy, children learn the Shaolin Cudgel (also known as the staff or long pole). The length of the pole varies with the age and height of the child. Our instructor will “fit” each child with his or her own individual cudgel.

The cudgel is taught strictly for the development of children and for the improvement of their self-esteem, confidence, health, fitness and wellbeing.

Training with the Shaolin cudgel is important to their advancement because it further improves whole body coordination, overall strengthen, mental focus, mind and body control. Below are the series of the Shaolin cudgel children learn:

Shaolin Cudgel Essential Drills
Shaolin Cudgel 32 steps Section 1
Shaolin Cudgel 32 steps Section 2
Shaolin Cudgel 32 steps Section 3
Shaolin Cudgel 32 steps Section 4

Self Defence for Kids and Bullying

This is the class where specific self defence techniques are put into application, but in a safe and respectful manner. It is also the class where children learn how to use the kung fu techniques and skills to defend themselves at home or in the street. They learn the following:

Develop appropriate responses when in danger, being assaulted or bullied
How to move swiftly to avoid an attack
How to defend correctly against a grab, push or punch
How to defend correctly against various kicks
Where to strike at a stranger for maximum effectiveness

The philosophy of traditional kung fu such as honesty, integrity, patience, tolerance and respect for themselves and others are reinforced throughout each class.

The highly qualified Masters and instructors, at Golden Lion Academy, are dedicated to encouraging and helping your child to achieve their best in a supportive, friendly environment.

Kung Fu Kids – Watch them Grow!

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