The Lil Dragons Martial Arts Program is specially designed for four to seven year olds and blends fun, exercise, Martial Arts and life
skills. For years we and other Martial Arts clubs have tried to integrate younger children in to our mixed age classes, only to see them struggle to keep up with the pace and complexity of our teachings.
Each Lil Dragons class is broken down in to 3-5 minute sections and the total length of the class is only 45 minutes long. This is the maximum time a typical child of this age group can focus. To make sure we hold the attention of our Lil Dragons, we alternate our Martial Arts content with games challenging both the children’s mental and physical skills. Towards the end of the lesson we gather the children together and chat about the weeks Life Skill. This can be anything from the importance of good health to what to do if approached by a stranger.
Benefits of the Lil Dragons program
General Benefits |
Life Skills |
Confidence / Positive attitude |
Anti Drugs |
Self Control / Perseverance |
Fire Safety |
Fitness / Flexibility |
First Aid |
Respect / Discipline |
Health & Hygiene |
Cooperation / Team Work |
Home Safety |
Balance / Coordination |
Stranger Awareness |
Focus / Concentration |
Traffic |
Lil Dragon Instructors
Our Lil Dragon instructors are all Black Belts in Taekwondo, carry full insurance, are CRB checked and dedicated to getting the most from each of our Lil Dragons. Some of our instructors have been teaching students of all ages and abilities for over a decade.
Childhood Obesity
In recent times, reports on childhood obesity and children’s diets are mentioned by the national and local press every week. Latest statistics reveal that 25 percent of boys and 33 percent of girls aged between two and 19 years are overweight or obese. Unfortunately, the problem is expected to get worse before it gets better.
Key actions necessary to beat obesity are regular exercise and a balanced diet. We hope to help parents to educate their children about the importance of healthy eating habits and regular exercise.
Team Taekwondo
As well as having fun, exercising and learning new skills, the Lil Dragons classes also prepare students for the next level in their Martial Arts journey. Completing the Lil Dragons program gives students a head start on other new starters and promotes the ‘I can do’ attitude needed for them to successfully pass their Black Belt and become successful in life as well as Taekwondo. Our Taekwondo classes are available to children five years and up and we have venues in both Bradford and Halifax. For more information on Taekwondo or our club, click on the corresponding links at the top of this page. Should you have any further questions, feel free to contact us using the ‘Enquire about our classes’ link.
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