Kids-WingTsun was first developed and presented to the public in 2006 in Europe.
What is Kids-WingTsun?
Kids-WingTsun is a comprehensive concept for training children in various areas of life. Kids-WingTsun is not just a self-defense program, but an exercise program with a focus on self-assertion. The aim is to help children become stand-up and strong-willed individuals - and have fun doing it. Children should playfully learn to find their way in the world, to position themselves and to help themselves and others in difficult situations.
The program has a varied structure based on the traditional and complex philosophy of WingTsun, which is mixed with the latest findings from education, psychology and kinesiology. The partly specific, partly abstract lesson content is implemented in a child-friendly and simple manner with the help of games, exercises and competitions, which is noticeable in the rapid progress of the students.
Parents who decide to let their child take part in Kids-WingTsun will immediately notice that their son / daughter is developing self-confidence and still treats his / her fellow peers in a friendly and polite manner.
Overall, Kids-WingTsun is an exercise program with a diversity that can be rivaled by few other offers. It is part of a basic idea that can stay with you for a lifetime.
FAQs
How is it taught?
Kids-WingTsun is taught by instructors who teach WingTsun and who have received special training for teaching children. They know exactly how to respond individually to the childrens’ abilities and at the same time make the lessons varied so that no one is neglected and it never gets boring. There are numerous teaching modules that are geared towards play, movement and learning. Role-play, movement and competitive games are just as much a part of it as tactile exercises, self-defense applications and theoretical and educational topics. The latter include e.g. respect, moral courage, violence prevention / bully-proofing or the dangers of alcohol consumption. The groups are large enough to learn how to behave and how to interact with other children and small enough to respond to the needs of the children or to integrate newcomers quickly.
Kids-WingTsun follows the system of Student Grades in WingTsun lessons for adults. The twelve children's grades are each linked to clearly defined learning objectives. The trainer observes the individual learning progress of the children and determines when the examination can be taken to advance to the next grade. The exams are integrated into the lessons and their costs are already covered by the membership fee. There is no extra charge for “belts” etc. Building on the children's grades, students who later switch to an adult group can enter the adult student grades at a higher level.
Is this suitable for my child?
In principle, anyone can learn WingTsun. In regular adult WingTsun classes, we accept students age 18 and up; entry at the age of thirteen and up for adult classes is considered on a case-by case basis.
Kids-WingTsun is designed in such a way that the age group of six to twelve year olds is offered a program specially tailored to them and their physical and mental development. Ideally, a child starts classes around the age of six and goes through the twelve child Student Grades within five to six years. Then it enters the adult system with the fifth adult Student Grade.
(12th Kids Student Grade = 4th Adult Student Grade).
A later entry is of course also possible! It is never too late to start.
How can I find out in good time whether my child is struggling with problems?
Make your child feel like they can tell everything. In addition to asking about homework, ask: What was good today, what was bad? At the same time, accept your child's limits. A refusal to talk about something or to do something should count, otherwise your child will lose the feeling of being taken seriously. Observe changes in your child. If unknown things appear in your child's possession or if they withdraw more and more from you or from friends, you should get to the bottom of the matter.
How can I be sure that my child is not exposed to any danger when they are out and about without their parents (e.g. on the way to school)?
First of all, you should always know where your child is. It's not about checking every little step, it's about being clear about where to reach them. Give your child clear instructions in case of an emergency.
Example: Don't get in the car with anyone! Without exception! In this way, children do not have to choose between many options in stressful situations, but can act quickly.
Also make sure that the name and address of your child is not clearly visible on the clothing or school satchel, because this data can be used to gain trust. Go with your children along the routes they usually cover in everyday life and pay attention to the location of clues and “emergency islands” (e.g. shops), which they can use for orientation and which they can go to in frightening situations. If possible, children should be out in twos or threes and not by themself.
What can parents do if their children are bullied at school?
Talk to your children about bullying. Listen carefully when your child talks about school and take it seriously. Then you will recognize dangerous situations at an early stage. Maintain contact with the teachers, use Parent-Teacher Nights and office hours. In addition to asking about grades, ask whether your child is well integrated into the class. Teach your child that everything does not always have to be seen as an attack. They shouldn’t take every tease personally.
You should pay attention
• if your child does not want to go to school more and more often and / or
regularly complains of headaches, abdominal pain or loss of appetite
• if he/she is no longer invited to birthday parties,
• has little or no contact with schoolmates,
• does not like taking part in physical education,
• academic performance drops surprisingly or
• even comes home with injuries.
Other questions? Contact us!