CHILDREN’S MARTIAL ARTS CLASS

Traditional martial arts training building confidence, discipline, and body awareness in children.




Children’s Martial Arts is a structured training program designed to help young students develop strength, coordination, focus, and confidence through traditional Chinese martial arts.

The curriculum integrates foundational Changquan (Long Fist) training, Tai Chi balance exercises, Yin Style Baguazhang stepping methods, and age-appropriate self-defense awareness. Classes emphasize discipline, body control, teamwork, and safe movement practices in a supportive learning environment.

Led by experienced instructors with traditional lineage backgrounds, the program provides children with both physical development and character-building skills.



Monthly Topic Breakdown:

Introduction & Foundations

March serves as an introduction to the program. Students are introduced to martial arts etiquette, class structure, safety guidelines, and foundational stance training. The focus is on building basic body awareness, balance, and respectful participation.

Movement & Coordination Development

April emphasizes foundational movement training, including Changquan drills, and introductory stepping patterns from Yin Style Baguazhang. Students develop coordination, stability, and controlled movement while strengthening focus and teamwork.

Strength & Self-Awareness

May builds on previous foundations by introducing structured combinations and age-appropriate self-defense awareness. The focus is on developing strength, precision, confidence, and personal space awareness within a safe and supportive learning environment.




Skills Learned in the Class:

• Understanding basic martial arts etiquette and respectful training behavior

• Developing foundational stances and posture alignment

• Improving balance and body coordination

• Practicing controlled movement and directional stepping

• Building strength through structured drills

• Enhancing focus, listening skills, and self-discipline

• Developing teamwork through guided partner exercises

• Learning age-appropriate self-defense awareness and personal space boundaries

• Improving body control and movement precision

• Building confidence through progressive skill development

This is an 12 week class.



Class will be held:

September: 12, 19, 26

October: 3, 10, 24, 31

November: 7, 14, 21

December: 5, 12

LOCATION:

Visual Art Institute 2900 S 300 W, South Salt Lake, Utah

Please park on the NORTH side of the building and enter up the ramp to the front office. It is the really colorful side of the building.

DROP-INS:

This class IS open for drop-in students. Students need to register over the phone or online by the Thursday before class they wish to attend.

REFUND POLICY:

We are only able to offer refunds up to 2 weeks before the start of class. We do not offer refunds or credits or make-up classes to students who miss class.

TRANSFER POLICY:

We may be able to transfer you to a different class depending on space availability.

CLASS CANCELLATION:

We find that students learn better in larger groups. If we feel the number of registrations is too low to promote a good learning environment, we may cancel the class. In the event we cancel a class, we will reach out to you as soon as possible.

TUITION ASSISTANCE PROGRAM:

This class is offered in partnership with the Asian Arts and Culture Association. We are unable to offer tuition assistance for this class.

MULTI-CLASS DISCOUNT:

You MUST call and register through the front office for this discount. If you sign up the same student for both the Calligraphy Painting class and Martial Arts class is $540 for 12 weeks or $45 per class.

ADA ACCESSIBILITY & ACCOMMODATIONS:

Our classrooms are ADA accessible. Some courses may involve tasks or activities that may be difficult for individuals with limited strength, difficulty bending over, and sitting or standing for long periods of time. We are happy to work with students to find solutions to make their experience positive and doable. For example, wheel throwing takes arm strength and bending over the wheel. Students may work on hand-building projects instead of throwing. Please reach out to our office to discuss your needs.

DIFFICULTY REGISTERING?

Please call our main office for assistance! 801.474.3796 or email us at [email protected]

All materials will be provided for this class.



There is a discount if you sign up for both this class and the kids martial arts class. You must call VAI's front office to register over the phone to activate this discount.



This is an 12 week class.



Class will be held:

September: 12, 19, 26