Did you know that child hood obesity is on the rise? According to the government nearly half of
the North American population is overweight. It is strongly recommended that children have at
least 30 minutes of daily physical activity!
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Today's tip is for two basic martial arts movements! Martial Arts are one of the only physical activities
that combine the three elements of health: strength, endurance and flexibility!
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Kids, don't forget the #1 Rule of Karate is “no hitting anyone”!
Please
do not use these moves on other people.
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To perform the front kick, step back with your
right leg and assume the “forward stance”.
Keep your hands up for balance and
keep your eyes fixed straight ahead.
Bring your right knee up and extend
your leg for a ‘front kick”.
Lower your leg down behind you and
re-assume your forward stance.
Perform 10 kicks with your right
leg and then switch sides. |
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Place your left leg behind you
and perform 10 front kicks with your left leg. |
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Stand up in ‘focus stance' with your feet
shoulder width apart.
Aim your hands to the right side and lift
up your right knee.
Pull your knee across your body and then extend your right leg out to the side for a side kick.
Pull your knee back to your stomach and then set your foot down into ‘focus stance'. |
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Repeat this for 10 kicks then aim your hands to the left and perform 10 kicks with your left leg. |
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• When your child is doing these kicks make sure they keep their stomach tight for balance! Keep their supporting knee straight and their hands held up high as well. You can use your hands or a pillow for a basic kicking target too!
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• Today we learned correct techniques
for front and side kicks.
• It should be every family's goal to
integrate fitness into their daily lives.
Try this at home: Before school, have your child do 5 push-ups, 10 sit-ups and 10 front and 10 side kicks per leg. This will wake them up and get their mind sharpened for the day! |
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This week's fit tips are brought to you by
Sensei Tallack and Jenny! |
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