Check back each week to see the Weekly Focus Topic we’ll be exploring with students in our Kicking Dragons and Taekwondo programs.
The Weekly Focus Topic will be a class activity completed towards the end of the lesson. These Topics will introduce students to new training principals, styles and scenarios designed to enhance their skill, confidence and Martial Arts knowledge.
Check back each week for updates:
Weekly Class Focus:
Week 1 – Back on the mats
Let’s get the kids moving, and back to structure and routine. Classes will conclude with some mini game/activity to celebrate the return to Term.
Week 2 – Sparring Drills
During the week, we’ll be teaching students different ways to move the body to avoid being hit. While these movement patterns are common in Sparring, they are also excellent to use when someone is trying to hit them outside of the training centre. This week we will focus on stepping and sliding as forms of defence and counter attacking.
Week 3 – Defence Digits
The Term ‘Self Defence’ is a large umbrella covering various topics. This week, we ask students and parents to begin learning an emergency number of one parent or carer. Our kids may not always have their phone, or maybe their phone battery is dead. Be sure to check your weekly newsletter for tips on working on reciting the number, as well as our downloadable pdf for the kids to practice on.
Week 4 – Syllabus + Defence Digits
Now that we’ve had a few weeks of training under our belt, students will spend some time this week learning their new Syllabus. This is a great opportunity for students to learn new skills, train their brain, and work towards achieving their goal. We also ask parents to continue working on remembering a 10 digit contact number. This will be something we will encourage and support for the remainder of Term.
Week 5 – Confidence + Syllabus + Defence Digits
Part of learning Martial Arts is becoming confident. It’s something that no other activity can compare to, and it’s what makes Martial Arts so impactful. This week we will be participating in an activity that Grandmaster Joe invented back in the 1980’s. The reason he created this activity, is the same reason we are still using it today – it’s to improve confidence. Punch Tag is a game all about scoring points, defending and moving. We will also continue with Grading Preparation, and Defence Digits.
Week 6 – Power Week + Syllabus
This Week is all about POWER striking. We discuss with students ‘inside power’ and ‘outside power’ and the different between them. Our classes will also incorporate Board Breaking, Power Kicking to knock bags over, AND our Balloon Power Kicking drills. Lots of fun, lots of noise!
Week 7 – Speed and Agility + Syllabus
* Closed King’s Birthday Public Holiday. This week is about getting the kids running, jumping, hopping, ducking and moving! Expect some tired kids this week.
Week 8 – Weapons Week: Nunchuks
An exciting week ahead! We’ll be starting our next Weapons System with kids learning some of the basic Nunchuck movements.
Week 9 – Grading Week
Good luck to everyone who is Grading this week. For students not Grading, we’ll have a variety of activities planned for you.
Week 10 – Activities Week
Time to celebrate a great Term of Training!