Category Archives: 4 and 5’s class

This week in our 4’s and 5’s class at The Academy, students reviewed various ways to handle an unexpected incoming strike (from an imaginary arm-swinging classmate) with blocking, absorbing and evading [stepping, ducking and jumping]. Students are encouraged to utilize … Continue reading →

Today in the 4’s and 5’s class at The Academy of Kung Fu we played an old favorite with, The Bully Game. This drill is particularly popular with younger students, and functions to illustrate the importance of quick footwork (for … Continue reading →

Today in the 4’s and 5’s class at The Academy of Kung Fu we played an old favorite with, The Bully Game. This drill is particularly popular with younger students, and functions to illustrate the importance of quick footwork (for … Continue reading →

Today in the 4’s and 5’s class at The Academy of Kung Fu we played an old favorite with, The Bully Game. This drill is particularly popular with younger students, and functions to illustrate the importance of quick footwork (for … Continue reading →

This week the 4’s and 5’s were introduced to the concept of “duck,” and “jump,” along with some simple, yet effective covers with single frame and double frame (involves protecting one’s temples with arms covering ears, and elbows forward). Students … Continue reading →