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Kung Fu Basics for Children

Presented by Sifu Dan Schmidt

Learn the basics of kung fu for kids or martial arts lessons for children, including how to punch, kick, block and jump and various stances in this free online video course.

Series Summary

The tradition of Chinese martial arts and self-defense dates back to the reign of the legendary Yellow Emperor, who took the throne in 2698 B.C.E. This former general had created a style of Chinese boxing for use in battle. Several variations, like Shaolin style developed in various temples over the years, emphasizing principles of spirituality and philosophy. But the term “Kung Fu” didn’t really become popular until the 1960s as the films of Bruce Lee and other Hong Kong movies became all the rage. Since then people everywhere have been inspired to enroll in martial arts classes, not just because it looks so cool, but to achieve a sense of mental and spiritual harmony, maintain a healthy body and to gain an understanding of the art of self-defense. In this free online video self-defense course you’ll learn the basic moves of Kung Fu for kids. Sifu Dan Schmidt demonstrates various stances, blocks, punches, kicks and jumps that will give children a means of defending themselves if they’re ever in a bad situation. These lessons are perfect for helping kids build strength, endurance, motivation, self-discipline and concentration, so watch these free video clips and start training today.

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