Kid's Advanced Self Defense

Kids Advanced DefenseIntroducing the most comprehensive, age-specific CAI version advanced training programs designed specifically for children ages 6 to 14.
The age-specific concept of teaching stems from years of research in childhood growth and development. Research has concluded that children go through unique developmental “stages” in 4 major categories: physical, intellectual, emotional, and social. Age-specific training can help maximize the effectiveness of CAI defense by enabling students to learn in a manner that is most appropriate for their age.

Kids Prep Course (Ages 6 - 9)

Children between the ages of 6 to 9 are in a stage of their life in which they will build certain behaviors and characteristics based on their environment. Exposing your child to skill-building activities with positive reinforcement during this time will insure a foundation of discipline and healthy self-esteem.
Getting your child into positive activities like Kung Fu will help set the foundation for their growth and development throughout their entire childhood.

Studies have shown that during preschool and early elementary school years, children are building 8 fundamental skills that are essential to their growth and development. These skills include focus, teamwork, control, memory, balance, discipline, fitness, and coordination.
The Kids Prep Course targets these skills with a comprehensive training system that is specifically designed to generate maximum results. Any child who completes this program will have a developmental edge in their early childhood, which will make the transition into adolescence much easier.

Some Techniques:

* Politeness exercises
* Stances training
* "Twister" Escapes
* Palm Strikes Focus
* Low Kick Focus
* Stretching Exercises
* Balance and Focus
* Rope Drills
* Basic Partner Drills

Juniors (Ages 10 - 14)- Kids 15 and up would be in our Adult Class

Children between the ages of 9 to 14 who participate in positive activities, primarily related towards self-development and self-improvement, tend to enter their teenage years with a more confident and enthusiastic outlook.

Building strong physical, intellectual, emotional, and social skills are crucial during these years, where outside influences are becoming more prominent. It is important to find the right activity and environment to nourish these skills such as Kung Fu, where positive development is reinforced and encouraged each class.

Our dynamic program focuses on teaching Kung Fu to children in a way that emphasizes a healthy body and mind, with the added benefit of self-protection.

Children learn real defense, along with additional essential components including defense response drills, effective self-defense techniques, and dynamic deceptive maneuvers - all taught in a fun to environment while at the same time dramatically enhancing the abilities of each student physically, intellectually, emotionally, and socially.

Whether your child is very shy, or extremely outgoing, this age-specific program blends a healthy balance of lessons and training that will make a dramatic difference as they enter their teenage years.

Children's Color-Coded Level System

Sash Level System Right to Left

White Sash - 0 - 3 Stripes (Creeds and Self - Defense )
Yellow Sash - 0 - 3 Stripes ( With Lohan 1 Intro.)
Dark Yellow - 0 - 3 Stripes ( With Lohan 2 progressive)
Orange Sash - 0 - 5 Stripes
Dark Orange - 0 - 5 Stripes
Green Sash - 0 - 5 Stripes
Blue Sash - 0 - 5 Stripes
Purple Sash - 0 - 5 Stripes
Brown Sash - 0 - 5 Stripes
Jr. Black Sash - 0 - 1 Stripe
( Must Be 18 or Older for 2nd Stripe )

* All Students Must Memorize the Student Creed

STUDENT CREED

Creed #1: I will develop myself in a positive manner and avoid anything that could reduce my mental growth or physical health.

Creed #2: I will develop self-discipline in order to bring out the best in myself and others.

Creed #3: I will use common sense before self defense and never be abusive or offensive. All students are required to know each of their three creeds and be able to understand the meaning and application of each.

Benefits of CAI'S Defense for Children

1. Our reward system improves children's self-esteem - CAI is different from team sports because the emphasis is on developing the individual's self-esteem, not the team’s winning record. Our ranking system is the key. When kids earn their new rank, it gives them a great sense of accomplishment that really improves the way they feel about themselves.

2. Our program teaches children discipline - One of the things parents appreciate most about our classes is the improvement in their child’s self-discipline. We have a wonderful staff of patient instructors who love to work with children, but are also very clear about limits. We enforce good rules for behavior in class, and we expect the same good behavior at home and in school.

3. Our activities channel children's aggression - Many doctors recommend our academy for treatment because of the positive outlet it gives our kids to channel their energy.

4. Our confidence classes enhance childrens self-esteem - We believe confidence is one of the most important things we can give our kids. That is why every class we teach includes confidence-building drills.

5. Our program teaches children essential self-defense skills -
Our program teaches practical, proven self-defense methods. We also teach kids that the moves they learn in class will work, so they should not go home and try them on their friends or siblings. More importantly, our children learn to handle difficult situations with bullies and strangers.

As a Bonus, Basic English Conversation for our Japanese students.