TEXT: Ages 8-11 Beginner - Mon/Wed 5:45-6:30The emphasis for the 8 - 11 year old age group is on introducing martial arts as a fun activity and on fostering discipline. Our lessons focus on:Motor skills (ABCs: agility, balance, and coordination) and reaction timeListening skills and teamwork skillsAt the beginner level, we teach basic kicks and closed-hand blocks and strikes; simple reaction-based self defense; and the basics of attacking and counterattacking. Weapons training is also introduced.