An excellent form of soft style martial arts for children who are less aggressive, but still wish to learn a self defense program.
This form promotes self care, self esteem, self confidance and self defense.
Children who experience bullying will learn techniques to discourage aggressors without using brute force.
Weight problems will dimish with regular practice of these forms as unused energy is burned during practise.
This program has three components.
Hsing-I twelve Animals
Represents the various animals in the Hsing-I system.
It is the study of “form mind boxing " in Chinese philophsy.
The linear patterns are non contact and non competative.
Hsing-I helps children to understand the nature of animal hunting and survival skills and adopt the techniques to their own advantages for personal application in self defense.
This form improves social interaction with others .
| Improves |
concentration, co-ordination and focus |
| Encourages |
confidence and danger awareness. |
| Reduces |
stress and anxiety that can lead to eating disorders, weight gain or weight lose. |
| Promotes |
self esteem and enjoyment in physical activities. |
| Decreases |
problems associated with childhood obesity. |
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