Who is it for?
The Young Lions Program
The Young Lions program has many great benefits to its students. Many styles only take students from as young as 6yrs old. This is mostly due to complexities of the style. However, as we all know, Children absorb information and retain it well through play. Our program involves a fitness regime, discipline, routine and, without them knowing, some great self defence all through the cunning disguise of play.
What can it do?
We’ve found this can do several things:
1. It encourages some great self confidence in young children
2. It teaches respect for others and teachers
3. It helps them seek a responsible peer group when in school
4. It helps to build co-ordination and improves social skills.
How do we do it ?
We have taken the complexities of the Kyokushin 10th Kyu (1st grade) syllabus and broken them down into manageable sections which the children then are graded on through the program until they complete the program or turn 6, when they will be moved to the Kyokushin mainstream class to continue their Martial Arts journey.
This
EXCLUSIVE, 1 of a kind program is only available through Barry Kyokushin Karate club and we are committed to the development and progression of our students to create young, respectable martial artists. We are highly trained, professional instructors who have vast knowledge and education in what we teach. So you can be sure your child is in a safe and welcoming environment.
Our Team
1st Grade - Green - Senshin
Senshin is a Japanese term in martial arts (Budo) meaning "purified spirit" or "enlightened mind/attitude," representing a state of compassion, clarity, and readiness.
2nd Grade - Yellow - Fudoshin
Fudoshin means "immovable mind" or "unshakable heart-mind" in Japanese. It is a mental state of equanimity and composure in the face of chaos, often associated with Japanese martial arts and Zen philosophy.
3rd Grade - Blue - Mushin
Mushin, a Japanese term meaning "no-mind," is a state of spontaneous action free from conscious thought, ego, and emotion. This state is achieved through dedicated training, which allows a person to be fully present and act with fluid, unhindered efficiency.
4th Grade - Red – Zanshin
Zanshin is a Japanese concept in martial arts meaning "remaining mind" or "mind with no remainder," signifying a state of relaxed, total awareness and readiness before, during, and especially after a technique or action.
5th Grade - Orange – Shoshin
Shoshin is a Japanese Zen Buddhist term meaning "beginner's mind," which involves approaching any subject with the openness, eagerness, and lack of preconceptions of a true novice, even when you're an expert, to remain receptive to new learning and possibilities.
