What's included
1 live meeting
45 mins in-class hours per weekHomework
1 hour per week. Sometimes we have offline challenges to record our skills as we reach major milestones!Assessment
Students should be able to identify 3 Main Areas of the Body with examples (Lower, Core, Upper) as well as some iconic superhero poses, exercises, and trivia.Class Experience
โSETUPโ Since the digital classroom is different than a standard classroom, learners may need help getting set up. Here are the following ways we set up Zoom for class: 1) Stage Picture! Every family must know how to position the camera properly so that each learner can be seen from head to toe on the screen. Sun theater, this is called our โstage pictureโ and we use it often to make references when learning moves! 2) Zoomโs Whiteboard Feature. Besides martial arts, we also practice DRAWING and watching superhero videos from YouTube. So parents should ensure that students know how to use Zoomโs whiteboard drawing feature for the optimal experience. Otherwise bring along a piece of paper and colors to draw with. โCURRICULUMโ The Superhero Fitness+ curriculum is comprised of: - โVibranium Methodโ: Fitness for the 3 Main Areas of the Body - โSpider Sensesโ: Performance Martial Arts, Theater Improv, & Camera Work - Superhero Video Discussion Every month resets our training cycle: WEEK 1 - Upper Body Strength WEEK 2 - Core Strength WEEK 3 - Lower Body Strength WEEK 4/5 - Full Body Flow Every weekโs superhero theme is decided by vote the week prior and reoccurring votes rollover in the queue for the following week. Common themes are: Spider-Man & The Sinister Six Marvel Avengers & X-Men DC Justice League & Teen Titans TMNT Super Mario Sonic the Hedgehog Super Smash Bros & Pokรฉmon Using these Superhero Skills, we build character, skills, connections, and combos that enhance our fitness level and imaginations. Everyday we study a new Superhero of the Day to learn new ways to use the exercises we learn in class. Learners will interact with the coach by showing the Coach the Superhero Skills of the Day after copying the flow or instructions of the Coach. We also: watch superhero videos, draw superheroes, play listening and reflex games, go on โsuperhero imagination adventuresโ, have โsuperhero showdownsโ, and do โnext levelโ skill challenges. Learners regularly receive spotlights and shoutouts as an example of excellence or spirit, as well as have a chance to be a leader in class games or โsuperhero imagination adventuresโ. However, Learners may also be asked to wait their turn to share or lead if things get too exciting. Coach regularly chats with learners about superheroes, answers trivia questions, and uses learner suggestions in activities. Students are encouraged to wear a superhero costume as well!! Coach Spidey ALWAYS wears something Spider-related in class. Bonus points if you match Coach! Sometimes in class we will use our โsuperhero gearโ to supplement and boost our workouts. Superhero gear is a household item like a pillow, the couch, a water bottle, a toy sword, superhero specific gear (like Captain America Shield), an action figure, or a towel. These items will function with our imagination to represent things superheroes interact with like a shield, a car, a cloud, a building, a superhero or supervillain, Thorโs hammer, Wonder Womanโs sword, etc. The class will consist of a group size of up to 6 kids. Class time is structured in two 15 min portions of superhero-inspired movement and art discussion prepared by Coach Eurico. Class movement goals include building strength, agility, flexibility, balance, cardio, and absolute beginner martial arts & tumbling! Class artistic goals include learning colors, drawing shapes, taking direction, using team work, creating characters, and telling stories. No prior experience is required. Past experience with Zoom is recommended.
Learning Goals
Students will learn positive kinetic motor patterns to boost their athleticism for their current and future endeavors in any sport. Especially Stability, Agility, Flexibility, and Coordination.
Specifically, the physical benefits of Superhero Fitness+ are:
single- and double-leg strength for squats,
jump power,
balance;
single- and double-arm stability for pushups,
hand balance,
safe ways to fall and roll,
inversion awareness; and
a strong core for twisting, tucking, and stabilizing the body.
Other Details
Parental Guidance
In this class, we will work up a sweat! Make sure your child has adequate space to perform movements and has water ready.
This class is built to strengthen learners, so these basic fitness movements are very safe. Coach Eurico does do flips often throughout class, but donโt try it at home!
Also a disclaimer that superhero role playing may also include mentions of fighting, self-defense, and protection by nature. Coach Eurico encourages non-violence and superpowers as a means of helping the world, and not instigating violence.
Also this class is recommended to be done barefoot, and is often done this way by Coach Eurico.
Supply List
Superhero costume, water, open space! Sometimes in class we will also use superhero gear to supplement and boost our workouts. So shields, swords, toy hammers, toy vehicles, action figures, pillows, towels, backpacks, and water bottles are in the range of household items we may use!
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External Resources
In addition to the Outschool classroom, this class uses:
Teacher expertise and credentials
Coach Eurico has over 10 years of experience coaching children through various academic and athletic endeavors, from brick-and-mortar classrooms, to gyms, and even camp counselor roles. Coach Eurico led and managed a brick & mortar kids parkour program at Urban Youth Park for 3 years in Southern California before joining Outschool during COVID.
Besides coaching, Eurico has experience performing stunts on film and to live audiences. He is known for his work with the touring arena stunt spectacular Marvel Universe LIVE by FELD Entertainment, which toured across the USA and Europe, where he portrayed Spiderman, Wolverine, and Chitauri. He has also amassed a large following on Instagram and Tik Tok.
Coach Eurico started Spider Martial Arts to bring representation to martial artists and superheroes of color. Itโs been a blessing and inspiration to see what kids have achieved in this class to breakdown superhero moves from the same screens they watch these superheroes on. If you have any suggestions about superheroes to spotlight in class or questions about training please let me know anytime.
Reviews
Live Group Class
$20
weekly1x per week
45 min
Completed by 1401 learners
Live video meetings
Ages: 3-7
3-4 learners per class