Children Ages 7 – 12. Exciting Children's Programs The children's programme is specifically designed for children aged between 8-11. Children within this age group thrive in a structured environment, at Lee Matthews Blackbelt academy they are encouraged to be their best within a fun and positive atmosphere. Our exciting curriculum is especially designed to increase their balance, strength agility along with our core skills of focus, discipline, and respect. Introducing children into our cores skills and setting goals early in life they will develop positive habits to last a lifetime. We believe in bringing out the best in your child and have designed our classes to be entertaining and informative. Your child will learn: - Self confidence, self control and self discipline - Respect for adults and for each other - The value of setting goals and working towards them - Non-violent techniques in conflict-resolution - How to overcome a bully or gang situation They learn the adult syllabus but the approach to the teaching is aimed towards their age group. The programme consists of the following: - Tag testing. - Sparring. - Monthly badge testing. - Classes splt by ability (white belt , beginners, intermediates, advanced). - Bag and pad work. - Six qualities of a champion (tested over a fortnight). 1) Focus. 2) Speed. 3) Intensity. 4) Accuracy. 5) Power. 6) Excellence. - Six tasks (one task completed for every belt). 1) Respect. 2) Teamwork. 3) Persiverance. 4) Disipline. 5) Leadership. 6) Knowledge.