小忍者：武術啟發的運動和遊戲 - 第 2 個月課程

****Please note. Due to a variety of parent requests, you will find listings for 1x/week for 4 weeks, 2x/week for 2 weeks, and 4x/week for 1 week. Please be sure to check the dates on each class option to find one that meets your needs!****

Welcome to the Little Ninjas class!  This is month 2 of the Little Ninjas class. While enrollment in Month 1 is highly encouraged, there will be adequate review for new students, as well. 

In this small group class, we will be utilizing martial arts movements to play and explore with our bodies. We'll get our heart rates up, our bodies active, and have a lot of fun doing so! We'll be using games to learn about various kicks and punches, and the use of short ninja-related books to help reinforce movement concepts and social-emotional growth (such as the idea that ninjas are kind helpers!). 

With over 17 years teaching preschool and kindergarten aged students, 8 years homeschooling my own four children, and multiple fitness certifications, I have found I most enjoy making learning a fun process, especially when it comes to health and fitness! I have a black belt in MMA (comprised of a Tae Kwon Do/Muay Thai/Boxing/Jiu jitsu blend), and love sharing martial arts with others, especially young children! If your child has ever had interest in martial arts, karate, or ninjas, this class is for them! 

Each class in this four time series, we will: 
-Warm up with exercises
-Introduce at least one new kick, knee, or punch (these will build upon each other weekly):
--Class 1: Review previous concepts
--Class 2: Review, add superman punch, round house kick
--Class 3: Review, add ground movement & striking (bring a pillow to class!)
--Class 4: Review, add axe kick
-Play games to reinforce these concepts and get our heart rates up
-Create combos based on learned concepts (i.e. stringing together Jab-cross-hook-front kick)
-Read one short ninja book
-Discuss how we can be kind ninjas, helpful ninjas, etc. in our own homes.