Coach Jeff at Hopewell Elementary

I was happy to participate in Hopewell schools’ enrichment program again this year.  This year there were 24 eager kids who participated in 3 consecutive weekly classes.  The kids ranged in age from kindergarten to fifth grade.  We kicked off on St Patrick’s day so there was no lack of excitement and energy on day 1.

When I teach at a school or offsite location I try to touch on all the most popular parts to the All Star Kids program.  Hopewell enrichment was no exception.

- each class we started w/ a mat chat – confidence, positive attitude, and how to deal with a bully

- light warm up exercises and stretches

- slow motion kicking using the wall for balance

- how to stand up to karate stance (hands up to protect)

- basic blocking from karate stance

- nunchaku (foam safety chucks of course) kata

- kicking into padded shield

- palm punches and slipping w/ boxing mits