According to the government, it is recommended that all children have at least 30 minutes of
activity per day! Unfortunately less than half of Canadian children meet that requirement every day.
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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! |
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 high block, start by placing
your feet wider than your hips and bending
your knees into ‘horse stance'.
Keep your back straight and your eye
looking straight ahead. Pull your fists into
your rib area.
We call this ‘chamber position'.
Lift up your right arm over your head, rotating
your palm out so that its facing away from you.
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Bring your left arm up and your right arm
down, creating an “X” in front of your face
with your two arms.
The lift up your left arm into the ‘high block'
position while you pull your right hand back
down into chamber.
Repeat this 10 times! |
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Step out into ‘horse stance' again.
‘Chamber your arms' into your rib area.
Put your right hand out punching position with
your palm facing the floor. *Make sure your
thumbs are not tucked into your fists!!
Extend your left arm out for a punch, as
you draw your right arm back into
‘chamber' position.
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Repeat this 10 times!
*For safety please remember this!!!
Always leave a bend in your elbow when you
punch, never fully straighten your elbow. If
you fully straighten your elbow over and over,
you can injure the joint. |
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• When your child is doing these blocks make sure they keep their stomach tight for balance! Keep their knees bent to exercise the legs as well! You can count of sets of 10 movements, and then have your child do 5 push-ups! |
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• Today we learned correct techniques
for high blocks and punches.
• It should be every family's goal to integrate fitness into their daily lives. Study's show that children spend up to 5 hours per day watching TV and playing on the computer!
Try this at home: In order to make playing video games healthier, keep an eye on the clock and every 10 minutes have your child get up and perform 30 high blocks.
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This week's fit tips are brought to you by
Sensei Tallack and Jenny! |
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