Here at Chan's Kung Fu, we believe that the martial arts have a tremendously creative potential to teach children fine moral character, self-confidence, and how to resolve conflicts peacefully.

   Learning physical self-defense techniques boosts a student's overal confidence in themselves and also provides a creative and fun form of physical exercise. The mental aspects that come with their training also help to instill discipline, respect, good manners, and leadership skills.

Kung Fu and Self-Defense

   Like in our adult classes, students learn a variety of punches, kicks, and other techniques, in addition to learning forms that help to teach coordination, balance, and structure that can also help to improve their performance in sports. Students also get to practice their kung fu skills for self-defense through various drills and light contact sparring under the supervision of Sifu Chan. We strive to make the learning process fun, often making drills and practice exercises into different kinds of games that are fun and enjoyable for our youngsters.

Martial Arts Problem Solving

   Incorporated into our Kung Fu training are discussions about the importance of virtues like compassion, honor, loyalty, and trust. We also seek to reinforce a positive learning environment by teaching by example these traits. Students are also taught methods to resolve conflicts peacefully, to keep their tempers, and to be respectful to others at all times.

Chinese Culture and Language

   In addition to Martial Arts, children are also introduced to Chinese Language and Culture. They'll get the opportunity to learn some basic Chinese. They'll also get to learn about Chinese History and Culture, through discussions, stories, activities, and field trips. For example, they may learn how to make traditional Chinese paper from scratch, or visit Chinese exhibits at the local museums. Children also get the opportunity to learn traditional Chinese Lion Dance.

Our youngest students (ages 5-9) comprise our Little Tiger's class. Students are taught a modified version of our Jow Ga Kung Fu curriculum, with additional age appropriate topics such as stranger awareness and abduction prevention.

The Youth Class is for students between the ages of 10 and 14. Students learn the same curriculum that adult students do in our Jow Ga classes, but do so in a comfortable learning environment among students their own age. Additionally, they are also taught such things as how to deal with bullies, peer pressure, and abduction prevention.