Age-Specific Materialz

This section is filled with age-specific material that generates results. From the leading children’s martial arts consultant, Melody Shuman will increase the value of your classes with these high-energy activities that target the stages of development! UPDATED MONTHLY

Program: Basic SKILLZ (5 and 6 yrs.)
Skill: Active Arm Exercise
Drill: Shoulder taps
Equipment needed: None
Instructors needed: Several to monitor

Description: The students will build arm strength by holding their body off the ground with their palms and feet, while tapping their shoulders, alternating arms for ten reps.

Steps:

• Have your students hold their body up with their palms and feet, keeping their back straight as if they are in push-up position.

• Explain the rules:
• When I say, “go” you will tap your left should with your right hand, and then tap your right shoulder with your left hand.
• You will do this for ten reps.
• Make sure you keep your back straight at all times.

• Continue for two rounds.

• On the second round, make sure they maintain perfect alignment with their knees, hips, and head.  

Program: Basic SKILLZ (5 and 6 yrs.)
Skill: Active Leg Exercise
Drill: Beginner squats
Equipment needed: None
Instructors needed: Several to monitor

Description: The students will build their leg strength by lowering their body in a squat position with their arms extended in front of them for ten reps. 

Steps:

• Have your students stand with their feet shoulder-width apart and arms extended in front of them, parallel to the ground.

• Explain the rules:
• When I say, “go” you will lower your body into a deep squat position while your arms remain extended in front of you, and then raise your body back up.
• You will do this for ten reps.

• Continue for two rounds.

• On the second turn, try to have them lower their body even further.

Program: Basic SKILLZ (5 and 6 yrs.)
Skill: Active Abs Exercise
Drill: Sit-ups
Equipment needed: None
Instructors needed: Several to monitor

Description: The students will build abdominal strength by lifting their shoulders off the ground for ten reps.

Steps:

• Have your students lay on their backs with their arms crossed on their chests.

• Explain the rules:
• When I say, “go” you will raise your shoulders off the ground, and then lower them back to the ground.
• Keep your arms crossed on your chest at all times.
• You will do this for ten reps.

• Continue for two rounds.

• On the second round, try to have them raise their shoulders a little higher.

Program: Basic SKILLZ (5 and 6 yrs.)
Skill: Active Core Exercise
Drill: Beginner bridge side taps
Equipment needed: None
Instructors needed: Several to monitor

Description: The students will build their core strength by holding their body off the ground using their palms and their feet, while tapping the side of their legs, alternating their arms for ten reps.

Steps:

• Have your students raise their body off the ground with the palms of their hands and their feet as if they were a table.

• Explain the rules:
• When I say, “go” you tap the side of your leg with your hand, alternating arms.
• Try to keep your body parallel to the ground.
• You will do this for ten reps.

• Continue for two rounds.

• On the second turn, walk around and push on their bellies as they provided resistance.