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At the British Institute for Chinese Martial Arts we strive to raise the standards of Wushu for children by getting them involved in the sport at an early age. We teach the core elements of martial techniques combined with stretching and strengthening programs to develop co-ordination. Simple games and activities eventually lead on to a more formally structured class involving gymnastics, body shapes, stances and balances that are a foundation for future progress in Wushu.
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As more and more people become concerned about violence in our community and worried for their children's safety, the idea of sending them to a martial art class becomes a very attractive option.
A popular misconception is that by the age of eight a child can be trained to become a powerful fighter. This could not be further from the truth as the first thing we teach is that fighting is for animals. Our training teaches that violence solves nothing in anyone's life and should only be used in extreme circumstances. It does not command respect and will never make you friends. " Violent people come to violent ends !" However, the self-defence techniques we teach will make your child safer on the streets.
We recognise that children go through several stages of development. Until the age of seven a child does not develop free and co-ordinated movement. Powers of concentration develop simultaneously and so the performance of wushu movements will be somewhat erratic to start with. Results are only achieved through repetition and with patience from an understanding coach.
All our coaches are qualified to teach by the British Gymnastics Association and the British Council for Chinese Martial Arts.
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