Little Phoenix Kids Kung Fu
The Little Phoenix kids classes cater for primary school aged children (ages 4-13 with some exceptions) and use basic Kung Fu martial skills to improve and develop:
- Co-ordination and reflexes
- Confidence – increased confidence gained through martial arts training can be a strong deterrent in dangerous situations
- Respect for self and others
- Concentration and self-discipline
- Situational awareness – can prevent a conflict from even occurring
- Emotional awareness – learning to control one’s emotions under duress
Students are taught physical and martial skills as well as how to have the confidence and body awareness to de-escalate a conflict over resorting to physical violence. This is an invaluable life lesson that children use moving forward into adulthood.
Class Times
Little Phoenix kids class runs twice a week on Tuesdays and Sundays.
We commence classes in line with the ACT School Terms.
Students are welcome to join at any time during a term.
Tuesday 5:30pm – 6:20pm
Sunday 9:30am – 10:20am
2026 Timetable
Term 1: Tuesday 3rd February 2026 – Tuesday 2nd April 2026
(19 lessons)
Term 2: Tuesday 21st April 2026 – Tuesday 30th June 2026
(19 lessons)
Term 3: Tuesday 21st July 2026 – Tuesday 22nd September 2026
(19 lessons)
Term 4 (2025): Tuesday 14th October 2025 – Tuesday 16th December 2025
(19 lessons)
Term and Annual Fees
Term fees
- Free Trial Lesson
- Casual Lessons = $20
Single Child
- 1 Lesson a week = $140
- 2 Lessons a week = $220
2 or More Siblings
- 1 Lesson a week = $120
- 2 Lessons a week = $190
**4th family member trains free. This includes family members training in the adults class**
Term fees are due at the start of school term. Payment is per school term or part thereof and can be made by tap, direct debit, or cash.
If a student joins midterm, they will be discounted accordingly.
Annual Membership Fee
Capital Wing Chun Memberships fees are $100 for 12 months and includes:
- Little Phoenix Uniform
- Public liability and professional indemnity for the school
- Personal injury for students accidentally injured in class for cover outside of Medicare.
Instructors
Kids Head Instructor – Amelia Nihill
Amelia (Millie) has been a student of Wing Chun since 2021, began teaching Little Phoenix classes in 2022, and has competed in both sparring and forms in the National All Styles Competition for 4 years, earning gold in all her divisions. Millie is studying Capital Wing Chun under Brendan Bail and is working towards her Grade 5, with further studies into Wing Chun weapon form in the butterfly knives.
Millie is known to strive for high performance after many years as an elite athlete in track and road cycling and before that triathlon. She believes being in tune with your body and movement is important at any age to learn and find your own style.
She has experience working with disabled and vulnerable persons and has previously coached cycling and netball.
- Capital Wing Chun Grade 4 (2025)
- Working with Vulnerable People Card
- First Aid Certificate with Asthma and Anaphylaxis training
Kids Class Instructors
L-R, T-B:
Piper – Grade 3
Troy – Grade 4 CWC, BJJ Blue Belt
Joe – Grade 5
Alex – Grade 3
Millie – Grade 4
Vera – Grade 3
Seb – Grade 4
Chips – Grade 2
Kasia – Grade 7
Misha – Grade 2 CWC, BJJ Junior Green Belt
Emily – Grade 2
All Kids Instructors who are over the age of 16 hold a Working With Vulnerable Persons card
Georgia opened the CWC Kids Class back in 2017 and taught over 400 lessons before moving to Crossfit. She was at the very first CWC class in 2013 and attained her Grade 6 in 2023. Georgia also trained under Darren Elvey (Melbourne Ving Tsun), Sifu Allan Graham (Canberra Wing Chun) and Sifu Anto Abramovic (Practical Wing Chun). Her formal competition record speaks for itself (sparring, forms, weaponry and refereeing). Without Georgia’s hard work the CWC’s Kids Class wouldn’t be what it is today.
We wish her the very best in her life’s journeys!
Grading
The Little Phoenix gradings are run twice a year on Sundays towards the end of Term 2 and 4 around June and December.
T-shirts are earned by the kids and awarded by Kids Class Instructors. They represent the student’s experience (attendance) and application of the curriculum.
Gradings are $50 regardless of rank, includes a shirt and certificate and individual feedback.
- Grey shirt: Entry level. Learning outcomes to be demonstrated include: Class orientation and respect for the school environment, improved coordination, body awareness and communication.
Key Characteristics for Assessment: Focus & Attitude
- Green Shirt: Attaining Green Shirt indicates that the student can remember and identify Wing Chun techniques and stance. The student can demonstrate understanding in basic punching, kicking and Wing Chun hand techniques; and can perform these techniques in a compliant training partnership with a classmate.
Key Characteristics for Assessment: Focus & Attitude
Recommended lessons to grade: 30
- Red Shirt: Attaining Red Shirt indicates that the student consistently demonstrates an understanding of the fundamentals of Wing Chun, through application of basic punching, kicking and hand techniques; basic counters to arm and leg attacks; and demonstrates control and safe interactions with classmates.
Key Characteristics for Assessment: Focus & Attitude; Form & Stance
Recommended lessons to grade: 70
- Blue Shirt: Attaining Blue Shirt indicates that the student can apply Wing Chun Centreline Principles through stance and stepping. The student can demonstrate competency & control in intermediate punching, kicking and Wing Chun hand techniques; is able to perform these techniques and counters against a cooperative training partner; and demonstrates confidence to defend oneself or others if need be.
Key Characteristics for Assessment: Focus & Attitude; Form & Stance; Structure & Power
Recommended lessons to grade: 110
- Purple Shirt: Attaining Purple Shirt indicates that the student can apply Wing Chun Centreline Principles through stance, stepping, and pivoting. The student can demonstrate competency & control in punching, kicking and Wing Chun hand techniques; is able to perform multiple strikes and counters to intermediate arm and leg attacks in drills, and help classmates to do the same.
Key Characteristics for Assessment: Focus & Attitude; Form & Stance; Structure & Power
Recommended lessons to grade: 180
- Black Shirt: Attaining Black Shirt indicates that the student can apply Wing Chun Centreline Principles through stance, stepping, and pivoting. The student can demonstrate competency & control in advanced punching, kicking and Wing Chun hand techniques; and is able to execute multiple strikes and counters to basic arm and leg attacks in free sparring. The student can also apply these hand techniques in Chi Sau. Key Characteristics for Assessment: Focus & Attitude; Form & Stance; Structure & Power
Recommended lessons to grade: 250
Students with a Purple or Black Shirt can transition to the Adults Class as a Grade 1 when at the appropriate age and skill level.
Wing Chun and Kids
Wing Chun Kung Fu is based on economy of movement, with the use of breathing, alignment of body movement for effective and efficient self-defense. The direct lines and simplicity and economy of movement of Wing Chun makes the style logical for kids to learn, and we enable and encourage the Little Phoenix’s to apply techniques in safe but contact-effective scenarios.
The movements are practical rather than decorative or impressive. The whole school, adults class included, has a learning environment based on mutual respect and interest in gaining new knowledge and skills and this extends to our kids class. Each class is always a bit different; there is a core warm-up set, then varied exercises, drills, training and sparring, and a Wing Chun form at the end of class. The exercises and drills are often performed in pairs, with all student’s learning from each other.
We also draw upon the skills of our adult members of the club and invite them to assist with classes from time to time, and use the educational pedagogy approaches from our experience and study in early childhood education to identify individual students learning needs.
This combination of teaching strategies in a creative learning environment provides your child(ren) with a diverse and tailored program that is unique to their learning and development.
All adults who assist in the classes must have a Working With Vulnerable Persons Card.
Private Lessons for kids are also available for current CWC Members.
Please get in contact with Millie to discuss.
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