The Shaolin kung fu course for children is aimed at developing coordination, speed, strength and flexibility in accordance with the child’s natural physical and mental development. The child develops his skills in a natural and fun way and learns effective self-defense techniques and appropriate reactions to a possible physical attack. Practicing Shaolin kung fu naturally leads to an overall improvement in the functions of the internal organs and transforms your body into a durable and well-functioning complex. The course is conducted in a game and competition way to maintain attention throughout the exercise.
Video of exercises from a Shaolin kung fu lesson for kids
Shaolin kung fu classes for kids cover basic Shaolin skills for explosive speed and strength. Shaolin kung fu ancient sets for coordination, speed and strength (we now learn the Tan Tui set in the courses). Next, Sanda fighting techniques for self-defense and Chinese art of close combat.
What is Shaolin kung fu for children
Shaolin kung fu is a martial art that hides great power. However, to learn well Shaolin kung fu fighting techniques requires a strong will and building good physical endurance. It is especially suitable for children due to the holistic and natural approach to the overall personality of a person. It develops the child’s physical and mental sides by adopting effective combat applications and combat formations, which additionally improve reaction, physical condition and mental focus.
Details of the Shaolin kung fu course for children in Prague
The teaching is conducted personally by Mgr. Ondřej Diviš, long-time student of Master Zhai Hongyin, graduate of UK FTVS and personal fitness trainer.
The content of each lesson is divided into two parts. The first is the teaching of the basic skills of Shaolin kung fu in a competitive form, which are necessary for the training of more complex elements. The second part is devoted to Shaolin kung fu techniques and combat applications that develop the art of close combat and self-defense. The course is suitable for children from 6 years old. Younger kids can also participate in the course by agreement.
Where and how we practice Shaolin kung fu for children
Shaolin kung fu lessons for children take place outside in the open air on the football field in Ondřejov near Prague (Prague-east), the gym in ZŠ Ondřejov is now under negotiation. In Prague, classes take place year-round outdoors on artificial grass and grass in the Chodov Central Park (a 3-minute walk from metro C – Opatov).
Shaolin kung fu and Tai chi courses from Sept 2024 – Jan 2025
| Course focus | Days | time | season | Where | Place | price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shaolin kung-fu for children (kids from 6 years) | Mon, Wed | 17.00 – 18.30 | 9.9. 24 – 29.1. 25 | Ondřejov, Prague East | outdoors / school gym in discussion | 4320 CZK 36 sessions |
| Shaolin kung-fu for children (kids from 6 years) | Tue, Thu | 16.00 – 17.30 | 17.9. 24 – 30.1. 25 | Central Park Chodov, Prague 4 | outdoors all year round (Metro C – Opatov, 3 min. walk) | 4080 CZK 34 sessions |
| Shaolin kung-fu and Chinese close combat (kids from 12 years and adults) | Tue | 18.00 – 19.30 | 10.9. 24 – 28.1. 25 | Opatov gymnasium, Prague 4 | outdoors / school gym (Metro C – Opatov 5 min. walk) | 3960 CZK 18 sessions |
| Qigong and Taiji Bagua Palm of eight trigrams (kids from 12 years and adults) | Tue | 19.30 – 20.30 | 10.9. 24 – 28.1. 25 | Opatov gymnasium, Prague 4 | outdoors / school gym (Metro C – Opatov 5 min. walk) | 3600 CZK 18 sessions |