Children's Kung Fu Programs
Shaolin Kung Fu
100 University Drive
Amherst, MA
413-364-7734
231 Russell Street,
Hadley, MA
413-364-7734
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I wanted to share an incident that happened last week. We went to the WaterPark at Six Flags last
Wednesday, and I had a miscommunication with a Mom- I asked her to watch my kids while I went on a ride
thought Alexis (age 9) was going with my husband and I.
The goal of our Children's Kung Fu program is to provide our
safe, and nurturing environment.
Shaolin Kung Fu of Amherst offers two classes for children:
Junior Shaolin Kung Fu- ages 7-12
Little Dragons - ages 4-6.
- No prior martial arts experience is required
- All classes are open enrollment, so your child can
start ANYTIME.
- Classes run YEAR ROUND!
Classes balance fun and excitement with structure and self control. Many
such as the tiger, eagle, crane, dragon, and praying mantis just to name a
few.
Our program incorporates these traditional animal kung fu elements with
practical skills that can be brought to daily life.

For 30 minutes, no one knew they were watching Alexis. When I found her (she had only been on her
own for 5 minutes because she actually followed instructions to go back to our towels and she quickly
found Melissa, our eldest, age 12, and went off on another ride. I asked Alexis if she was scared. She
said, "No I was fine. I knew no one would hurt me because I know Kung Fu!". The place was mobbed!
She has been separated in crowded places before and it usually panics her, so this is the first time in a
while and she had such inner confidence. I can't even tell you how proud/relieved I was to know she has
internalized that she has new skills to keep herself safe, mentally and physically. It is all a mother could
ask for and I just wanted you guys to know that you are changing these kids' lives in profound ways- you
may not always know it or see it, but I do and am incredibly grateful for that lifelong gift!!
This Kung Fu Mom trains along with her husband and three daughters.