Training is in accord with developmental urges
Training begins at a young age with the development of the core muscles which is fundamental to gross motor coordination. Young children love to grapple and roll and it is more natural for them to be on the ground than to be standing; our syllabus accommodates this.
As children develop they are better able to understand the mechanics and movements of techniques. Details and subtleties are carefully introduced as appropriate.
At around 10, children begin to be fascinated by how things work (and usually start dismantling things at home). At this stage we focus on the intricacies of holding and locking which requires a greater degree of coordination and control.
Teenagers (like adults) are more comfortable having physical distance between themselves and their training partners and at this stage we focus on striking, kicking & self-defence.
Beyond that students develop an interest in energy and health and then we focus on Chi Kung (Qi Gong) and martial art as a system of hygiene and method of personal development. For more information in regard to this aspects of training appropriate to adults see www.fanchento.co.uk
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