YOUNG DRAGONS: Ages 8-13
Students take turns with a partner as they practice various Sanshou techniques and combinations for punches, kicks, elbows, knees, blocks, and takedowns that the instructor gives them. At Ephrata Martial Arts we believe in helping students achieve confidence and self-esteem as they progress through the sash rankings and their ability to react well if a self-defense or bullying situation were to occur.
The striking class for ages 8-13 includes an 8 sash ranking system which gives kids a tangible representation of their knowledge and achievements in the martial arts. At Ephrata Martial Arts all students begin their journey by attending class without any sash, and must earn their first rank of white sash. At Ephrata Martial Arts students will attain their first 4 ranks without any testing by properly performing their rank specific techniques during class time and applying them in combination during safe, supervised rounds of sparring towards the end of each class. The remaining 4 ranks require a scheduled testing date so that the instructor has time to check all their techniques and ensure that mistakes aren't being made on the lower rank or current rank material. |
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