Geared toward older youth, Running Tiger Academy Youth classes focus on precision, speed and control in developing martial artists. In addition to learning and practicing  traditional karate skills and exercises, youth classes utilize a variety of approaches geared toward keeping things moving! Activites include:

• Kicking, blocking with padded bags and batons
• Obstacle courses incorporating Shaolin Kenpo exercises and dances
• Tumbling, rolling and dodge ball games
• Key martial arts concepts: focus, balance, respect, courage and responsibility are explored in quieter moments.

Youth may also work together to choreograph a performance set to music. New material will be introduced each week, making each class progressively more detailed. Students will incorporate their knowledge into the performance in their own way.

Each class is 1 full hour of time on the floor. Please arrive a few minutes early so that students are ready to begin. Class will remain positive, upbeat and lighthearted, with plenty of space to build friendships. The opportunity to learn and test for colored belts is always available to students if they desire to progress in Shaolin Kenpo in this way.

Ideal for kids 10-14 years, this course promises to provide a Shaolin Kenpo journey in which they will also learn the precision and performance aspects of the art. 10-year-olds may choose either the Kenpos Kids class or the Academy Youth class depending on their individual situation. 14-year-olds may choose either Academy Youth or Adult classes. Contact us if you have questions.