What Martial Arts do we Teach?

At Chrysalis we like to split the ages for different children to help get the best training and encouragement for their them.

There are two children's clubs to choose from:

Little Dragons - This is for children between the ages of 4 - 7 years old. The class focuses on teaching life skills through the use of games designed to improve confidence, courage, etc. We also include the Martial Arts to bring the fun factor through the roft.

Juniors - This is for children between the ages of 7 - 16 years old. The instructors in this class understand the children are more ready to take on Martial Arts principlines. We don't forget that they are still children though, and use games to make Martial Arts fun. Life Skills are also used for the juniors and they are encouraged the use their improved skills outside of class.

Below is a list of the Martial Arts that Chrysalis will teach your child, and at what grade they will be taught at:

Phase Grade Martial Art Description Weapon Weapon Description
Phase 1 1 Basics The building blocks of Martial arts developing movement of hands, arms and legs with the introduction of the Wing Tsun life values program Nunchucks Okay we all know the rice flails from Bruce Lee. Covered in foam and watch your child safely distinguish wrist, elbow and shoulder motion.
  2 Air Force The more advanced program getting the student to elaborate their kicks with jumps and punches Stick Now your child will develop focus by a sense of moving their body, keeping their arms up in defence and appreciating the distance a stick can provide.
  3 Partner Training The third rotation to the end of their basic program shows how to work with their fellow students maximising collaboration. As always NO FULL CONTACT Tonfa Tonfa gives a very different feeling of protecting the lower arm, swivelling the stick whilst using the handgrip. Great fun!
Phase 2 4 Kid Smart Introducing the idea that children can evaluate the risk of contact with adults, bullies and leading to the right response. Tell Parent, Teacher or trusted adult Broad sword The Chinese broad sword encourages the children to develop wider spatial awareness, respect for something dangerous and each other. They learn about distance.
  5 Sparring Games Sparring games provides the students with fun ways of practising without fighting Kamas The first time they have two weapons and there is an emphasis on coordination using two arms at the same time from the elbow and shoulder.
  6 Karate Introducing the ancient art of karate with a "Kata" to be demonstrated in front of the parent/carers Sai Again two weapons(did I mention plastic!) mainly using the wrist and developing coordination
  7 Muay Thai The amazing Thailand art of kicking, Knees, Elbows and boxing from Thailand. Guess what NO CONTACT! Bo Staff The BO staff is one of the most ancient weapons and before the phase 3 is an actual wooden weapon. By this time they are trusted to execute large movements of the weapon with small movements of the body and arms.
Phase 3 8 Brazilian Jujitsu BJJ provides students with a curriculum to explore throws, grappling and groundwork in a safe environment Katana The pinnacle of self control is the art of katana. We ask for dynamic movements and explosive vocal shouts.
  9 Competition Training Getting towards black belt students will undergo instruction in how to evaluate and approach competitions. Again NO CONTACT. Double Nunchucks Think Bruce Lee with safe foam nunchuku. Parents and carers may be asked to come to weapon seminars with their children
  10 Arnis Arnis is a traditional Philippine martial art with empty hand and "Foam" stick. A great preparation for the black belt Jian The straight Chinese broad sword, with ribbons just as you see in the arty Chinese movies. Awesome to watch the children move gracefully, whilst controlled and flowing
  11 Kung Fu This kung fu explores the more traditional animal styles. How good can it be to do Monkey, tiger and Crane Double Broadsword Preparing for black belt. WOW
Black Belt 12 Wing Tsun Revisit everything by assisting in classes and make own form to demonstrate to everybody at grading your expertise Escrima Wooden sticks, it now gets serious with partner training from the best system in the world. Remember it is just for fun!
    Escrima We now add in the sister art of "Foam" stick fighting into Wing Tsun. For black belt a real Escrima stick (but very safe!) Escrima Wooden sticks, it now gets serious with partner training from the best system in the world. Remember it is just for fun!

Word of the Week –WOW!

The “Word of the Week” is a focus for the week for the children, instructor and parent/carer.
Each week we take an inspirational word and encourage the children to use it within their Wing Tsun life, their home life and their school life. Click on the table of a closer look at the life skill words of the week.

Life Skills Table

The Student Creed

Chrysalis uses the Student Creed to help children find confidence in their voice, and when speaking to others.

I will, develop myself, in a positive manner, and avoid anything, that will reduce, my mental growth, or my physical health.
I will, develop self-discipline, in order, to bring out the best, in myself, and others.
I will, use common sense, before self defence, and never, be abusive or offensive.
We are dedicated, we are motivated,
We are on a quest to be the best!
This is a WT School!

 

 

 




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