Jeff and Val Barney with help from Jason Sullivan and Megan Miller, are 8th Street Gym's kids instructors. We believe in more than just teaching kickboxing and wrestling. At 8th Street Gym we teach discipline, respect, empowerment, hard work, patience, and physical fitness.
The age range of our kid's classes are from ages 3-6, ages 7-9, and ages 10-13.
We make every effort to utilize appropriate age-specific exercises that each child can achieve based upon their individual needs, and beginning kids can work at their own pace!
We strive to teach our kids to use these skills for only good causes, and to build self-confidence.
Jeff and Val have four kids of their own, and are great with kids. Sharing their knowledge of martial arts with children is a highly rewarding way for them to help kids.
Your child will learn:
Kicking and punching with speed, power, and good technique
Footwork, balance, coordination, and the ability to slip and block punches
Strength and endurance conditioning, and obstacle course training
Wrestling, take-downs, throws, and the ability not to be taken down by an attacker
How to be respectful when others are teaching
How to share and take turns
How to make friends
How to maintain good manners
How to respect themselves and others
* Most importantly, learn how to recognize and avoid physical confrontation
A Special Thanks to Jeff & Val Barney for all of their commitment, dedication and hard work in coaching our Kids. We couldn't have done it without you.
