The Thanet Academy’s new ‘Wolf Cub’ program has been designed as a preschool to the main club, catering for 7-year olds and under. The sessions are modified Tae Kwon-Do classes. The main focus is to provide a club that is fun, motivating and enhances all areas of the child’s development.
How ‘Wolf Cubs’ Will Benefit Each Child
Intellectual Development
Through involvement in Tae Kwon-Do, key skills are developed including,
Concentration
Listening skills
Counting
Language
These skills can be applied to school, work and continued into adult life.The children are actively encouraged to achieve in all aspects of their life and to be the best that they can be!
Life Skills
Children need structure and discipline to make them feel secure. Tae Kwon-Do teaches these skills which can also be applied to all areas of their life.
Physical Development
From a young age it is important for children to understand why we need to keep fit and maintain a healthy lifestyle. Tae Kwon-Do enhances,
Flexibility
Coordination
Spatial awareness
Muscle tone
Balance
Fitness
Tae Kwon-Do give children a positive way to burn calories, whilst learning an effective method of defending themselves – even if it makes them fitter, enabling them to run away … its effective!
Social Development
Through Tae Kwon-Do activities children learn
Turn taking
Sharing
Cooperation
Verbal and non verbal communication
Understanding of acceptable behaviour
Teamwork is an important aspect of Tae Kwon-Do training. Good friendships are built, whilst developing a common interest with peers. Children also learn to respect themselves, as well as fellow students.
Emotional Development
Goal setting is a major component of Tae Kwon-Do training. Through regular achievements children develop a positive self-image. Through positive visualization children develop their confidence, personal pride and a sense of self-belief.
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