Fight Like A Knight: Swordsmanship for Children

Fight Like a Knight is a martial arts program for children ages 5-10. The program is designed to build physical and social skills while supporting development of healthy self-esteem and confidence. Children progress at their own pace through three levels of proficiency (White, Green and Black), usually taking more than one 8-week session at each level. With a 1 to 8 teacher to student ratio, training focuses on the individual child's abilities and achievements. At the end of each session of classes, students will receive honors and a written assessment of their progress.

Fight Like A Knight focuses on building skills in 6 areas:

Communication and Teamwork, including:

• Listening, giving and following directions


• Cooperative problem solving


• Verbal and non-verbal communication


• Respect for others


• Team spirit and good sportsmanship


• Verbal conflict resolution


• Sense of belonging

Observation and Awareness, including:

• Developing use of all 5 senses


• Memory


• Body awareness, breathing and meditation


• Respect for surroundings


• Recognition of dangerous situations

Self-Esteem and Discipline, including:

• Self-respect and pride in achievements


• Honor


• Responsibility


• Confidence


• Focus

Balance and Movement, including:

• Whole-body coordination and physical control


• Posture


• Flexibility


• Physical fitness and strength

Swordwork and Offense, including:

• Sword shots


• Sword blocks


• Hand-eye coordination


• Striking range


• Controlling aggression

Shieldwork and Defense, including:

• Shield blocks and defensive circles


• Upper body strength


• Self-defense


• Judging opponent's range

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