Kids Karate is an activity program, designed especially for children under the age of 16 years of age.
Course Purpose
This course aims to provide participants with the knowledge and skills required to assess, avoid and/or protect themselves against a potential hostile situation. The object is to develop and build respect, discipline, confidence, fellowship, self esteem, fitness, self defence and awareness of stranger danger.
The base learning platform is the Martial Arts, and due to it's balance between physical and psychological goals, is highly regarded as one of the best forms of character and fitness development available.
Kids Karate courses are also available for kindergarten, school and special groups. Kids Karate is also available in full time training.
Duration
10 hours divided into 10 x 1 hour modules or to the individual's requirements.
Pre-requisites
Comfortable clothing for training. No jewelry or loose accessories. Personal protective equipment e.g. bag mitts, mouthguard (both optional).
Summary of Contents
Identification of threatening situation.
Prevention and avoidance of potentially hostile situations.
Justification of striking in self-defence.
Where to strike and how.
Direct application of simple techniques that may he required in acts of self-defence.
Escalation of self-confidence and personal awareness levels.
Learning Outcomes
On completion of the seminar the trainee will be able to:
recognise and defuse a potentially violent situation.
defend themselves against a violent situation.
understand and execute self-defence techniques.
utilise a marked increase of self-confidence, awareness and ability to perform their project without intimidation.
