Spirit of the Heart believes everyone deserves the opportunity to learn and grow in the martial arts, regardless of financial circumstances. We’re committed to making our classes accessible to all. so if you are facing financial challenges. please reach out and we’ll work with you to find a solution that allows you to join us and begin your martial arts journey.
Kids Kung-Fu
We have happy students of all ages, but kids are our specialty! We breathe love and confidence into them, until they believe in themselves!
Your child can expect to enter a fun and active class meant to introduce kids to the martial arts in a way that is safe and engaging.
We offer a rare and exciting martial arts style: Indonesian Silat. And we combine teaching this martial art with teaching skills to help kids become:
confident and strong
able to build inner strength
able to stand up for themselves
able to keep themselves safe
Bowing is practiced in order to show respect for our training space and for each other.
The general class format is as follows: bowing in (a practice that shows respect for our training space and for each other), meditation or breathing exercises, cardiovascular warm-up with animal movement, stretching, skill building, verbal and physical self-defense, strikes to the pad, learning forms, and closing circle.
We require students to wear uniforms. Showing up with uniforms and belts, reinforces the life skill of being prepared and dressing appropriately for any occasion.
We recommend that your child attend two classes per week. The benefits of training twice per week are evidenced by an increase in confidence, better retention and a greater sense of belonging to an awesome community. Training twice per week also allows your child to envision attaining the level of black belt in approximately 6 years.
Note: this program is for kids between the ages 4 to 12 years-old.
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Kids Class Schedule
Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays
3:30-4:15 (excluding Tuesday) and 4:30-5:15
Mondays 4:30-5:15 Little Kids Class (4/5 year-olds with caretaker)
Fridays Girls Class (2nd-5th Graders) 4:30-5:15
Saturdays 9:00am and 10:00am
Sundays 9:30-10:15 Little Kids Class (4/5 year-olds with caretaker)
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Benefits
Physical Fitness: balance, flexibility, coordination, body strengthening, muscle toning and building, and cardiovascular conditioning.
Physical Self-Defense: blocks, “ready” stance, primary targets, hand and foot strikes, holding one’s ground, and creative responses to common grabs.
Verbal Self-Defense: tone of voice, setting limits, saying no, stating needs, de-escalation, assertiveness, and naming unwanted behaviors.
Conflict Resolution: “I” messages, listening skills, getting outside help, talking about feelings, and brainstorming.
Non-Verbal Self-Defense: intuition, eye contact, visualization, body language, circle of safety, and positive self-talk.
Breath Awareness Education: respect, boundaries, cooperation, responsibilities, threats, secrets, and bribes.
Spirit of the Heart Believes That…
Children deserve to feel safe.
Children learn respect by being respected.
Children can learn to resolve situations non-violently.
By learning how to defend themselves physically, children gain the confidence to choose spontaneous and creative responses to conflicts.
Children are capable of defending themselves by using their minds, voices, and bodies.
Children are creative, fun, and capable. These qualities deserve to be nurtured and supported.
Prices
One month of one weekly class: $75
One month of two weekly classes: $100
“My heart melts every time I watch these children being taught from an inspiring teacher how to love and respect themselves and others while gaining confidence through teamwork, self affirmations, self defense, learning specific kung fu moves, etc. This is what I have been searching for to help bring out the best in my boys. Thank you!” - Amy Dekarski
“Can’t say enough great stuff about it. Not only is it judgement free but it is empowering for all children (and adults). I am forever thankful for the care shown to my child. Keep up the good work!!” - MB Brown
“My daughter loves her kung fu classes. Spirit of the Heart is kind, loving, and gives great instructions. Thank you, Nancy.” - Hanneli de Vries