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<\/p>\nAs adults, we all know what a tough time the last couple of years have been. But there is now a light at the end of the tunnel. But what about the kids? They have had to adapt greatly at school and in their home lives. This has affected them in many different ways. \u00a0These include learning at home, more screen time, being careful about how they act and often less access to friends and sports. In 2022, more than ever, perhaps it is time for them to try something new and have a positive change in their lives. At KEI Kung Fu in Amsterdam, there is a large and growing set of kids classes. So what is it that kids love about learning KungFu? And, for the kids and parents what are the benefits? To learn more, we asked some questions to the founders of KEI Kung Fu and their answers reveal some incredible insights. Enjoy this Q+A about the advantages of learning Kung Fu for kids.<\/p>\n
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Kei Kung in Amsterdam opened at the start of 2020. This meant their first two years were also dealing with all the challenges of Covid. Despite all the restrictions, the school grew and grew, mainly through word of mouth. So many kids and adults of all ages are loving their regular Kung Fu training and all the new skills they are learning. I should know as I am one of them! I love my classes as do all the other adults at the school. But this piece is not about the adults. It\u2019s about the kids and how learning Kung Fu has helped them. So let\u2019s go straight to the answers by one of the founders of the school and the head instructor Sifu Lai-Wing Hai.<\/p>\n
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We\u2019ve found that our Kung Fu program challenges kids in a way that they enjoy. They love that it\u2019s not\u00a0competitive with others as it is with group sports like football or hockey. But at the same time, they love that\u00a0they have their own milestones to achieve. Lastly, they really love the idea of moving on to the next belt\u00a0level. Our Kung Fu program is a positive alternative to team play and one we encourage parents to consider\u00a0adding to their child\u2019s after school activities.<\/p>\n
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By training in Kung Fu, your child will feel the joys of their hard work and the rewards of their own\u00a0achievements. This is recognised at belt tests, physical feats, growth over their training plan, to name just a few!\u00a0Throughout your child\u2019s training, they will reach goal after goal and learn the value in putting in hard work\u00a0and seeing the fruits of their efforts, which is actually what Kung Fu stands for.<\/p>\n
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Parents have discovered many benefits of enrolling their children in our kid\u2019s Kung Fu classes at KEI! Many\u00a0parents have noticed that their kids have grown in confidence. Also, the Kung Fu program has given their\u00a0kids the drive not only to do their best but to be their best. Others have reported that their kids have become\u00a0much stronger, more flexible and coordinated as a result of our classes.<\/p>\n
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Nowadays children increasingly find themselves in challenging environments both at school and at home.\u00a0This could be anything from test-taking, public speaking, sports, music or even peer interactions and family\u00a0life. Breathing work and mindfulness techniques are used by some of the world\u2019s most successful musicians,\u00a0athletes, and anyone else who has to perform under pressure in their daily life. By introducing some of these\u00a0techniques to our kids at KEI Kung Fu, they will develop the capacity to approach conflict calmly. \u00a0Also, it means thinking critically about stressful situations rather than reacting impulsively.<\/p>\n
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A one hour Kung Fu For Kids class consisting of warming up, fundamentals, forms and self-defence applications is a\u00a0long time for young children to maintain their focus. For this reason, we blend our classes with exciting and\u00a0challenging games. These games are great to stimulate a sense of fun and enjoyment. For example, instead of\u00a0jumping right into the technical skills and drills, our classes always start with a fun and creative warm-up\u00a0session, which includes animal walks and crawls. It gets the blood flowing and it\u2019s guaranteed fun. This adds\u00a0variety and sustains interest, keeping the lessons \u201cfresh\u201d. These games are somehow related to Martial Arts\u00a0and enhance attributes such as balance, flexibility, strength and speed of movement.<\/p>\n
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