Little Phoenix Kids Kung Fu
The Little Phoenix kids classes cater for primary school aged children (ages 4-15 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
2024 Timetable
Term 1: Tuesday 30th January 2024 – Tuesday 9 April 2024 (20 lessons) (no class Easter Sunday 31 March)
Term 2: Tuesday 30th April 2024 – Tuesday 5 July 2024 (19 lessons)
Term 3: Tuesday 23 July 2024 – Tuesday 24 September 2024 (19 lessons)
Term 4: Tuesday 15 October 2024 – Tuesday 17 December 2024 (19 lessons)
Term and Annual Fees
Term fees
- Free Trial Lesson
- Casual Lessons = $20
Single Child
- 1 Lesson a week = $130
- 2 Lessons a week = $220
2 or More Siblings
- 1 Lesson a week = $110
- 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
- Capital Wing Chun Grade 6 (2022)
- Adam Chan Kung Fu Level 1 (2023) & Level 2 (2024)
- Certified Canberra Wing Chun Academy Grade 3 (2014)
- Working with Vulnerable People Card
- First Aid Certificate with Asthma and Anaphylaxis training
Kids Head Instructor – Georgia Cummins
Georgia has been a student of Wing Chun for 11 years, training with Instructor Brendan Bail since his first class at the Tuggeranong branch of Canberra Wing Chun.
Georgia is currently studying Practical Wing Chun under Sifu Anto Abramovic, and has also trained with Sifu Allan Graham (Canberra Wing Chun Academy) and Darren Elvey (Ving Tsun Combat Science, Melbourne). Georgia has been competing in the Australia National All Styles Martial Arts Competition circuit since 2016 and has earned medals at the national level for Points Sparring, Continuous Sparring, and Butterfly Knives. She has over 5 years experience working with children at Lollipop’s Playground & Cafe in Bentleigh East and working in after school care at Aranda Afters.
“I believe learning a martial art is useful in understanding one’s body and its physical capabilities. Learning how to think, speak and move in a respectful but also fun environment is a fantastic opportunity to learn how to defend yourself and others from a young age.”
Kids Class Instructors
L-R:
Seb – Grade 4
Alex – Grade 3
Ben – Grade 4
Georgia – Grade 6
Millie – Grade 3
Joe – Grade 4
All Kids Instructors hold a Working With Vulnerable Persons card
Grading
The Little Phoenix gradings are run twice yearly and are during the normal class times.
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 $40 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 Georgia to discuss
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