The techniques of Chinese swordsmanship do not rely on physical strength but on whole body movements that guide the opposite’s strikes into emptiness and return with his momentum. Girls and boys can do equally well. Young children benefit from practising Chinese swordsmanship. They love to learn new skills, require physical exercise for health and fitness, and develop confidence as they learn how to neutralise a threat. Our children's program aims to Improve flexibility and coordination.. Increase ability to concentrate. Develop fast and accurate responses. Strengthen and build stamina in young bodies. Enhance self-esteem and self-confidence. Build ability to relate to others. Train in discipline and respect. Help them with other areas of life that require these areas of development for success.
Where This year the Children's Swordsmanship club is running at Blue Mountains Christian School. There is also an out of school club for children not attending BMCS, held at 46 Lett St Katoomba. Please contact Linda Heenan - 47826593 with your enquiry. When School Club: Friday lunchtimes in Mrs Heenan's room at Blue Mountains Christian School, Blackheath. After School Club: Wednesday 4-5pm. What Real Chinese swordsmanship based on the Yang Family Michuan System. The training will be fun, and physically challenging, based on games and skills of the right level for each age group. Contrary to popular perception, training in martial arts does not promote violent behavior, but teaches calm in conflict. Who can come? School Club: Boys and girls from Year 5-12. After School Club: Boys and girls aged 7-16.
Who will teach Linda Heenan is a teacher at Blue Mountains Christian School and a student of Scott M Rodell. Junior instructors assisting are Matt O'Neill and Aled Carpenter. Equipment Fencing mask, padded gloves (eg cricket or hockey), knee, elbow and shin pads. Swords will be padded for beginners, for further safety. Fencing masks may be bought or borrowed from the club. Cost The school club is free. Donations are accepted at the out of school club to help with equipment and hire of venues in cold weather - no more than $5 per family. We only accept 20 children at a time, so please check for space in the class first by emailing Linda Heenan - l2i3n9d5a6@gmail.com or telephone (02) 47 826 593 after 5:30 pm on week days.

The Children's Chinese Swordsmanship Seminar will be led by Scott M. Rodell and his son Feihong.

Rodell, widely considered the father of modern Chinese swordsmanship, frequently travels to Europe, across America & to Australia to teach this traditional art. He is a leading authority on both Chinese Imperial age arms & armor as well as Chinese Historical Swordsmanship. Rodell is the author of Chinese Swordsmanship: the Yang Family Tradition & Taiji Notebook for Martial Artists. He is International Director of Great River Taoist Center, which has branches in four continents.

Program 1 (7-9 years)
11th - 13th July, 2006
9am - 12pm
At the Leura Gym

Program 2 (10-12 years)
11th - 13th July, 2006
2pm - 5pm
At the Leura Gym

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