Kickboxing: ProKick kids have a whale of a time
|
|
The gym’s young students, aged from six to 12, took part in a monthly fun day that tests their skills and development in the martial art and since its inception 16 months ago the event has become an important part of the Prokick calendar.
The day, called Prokick Says, is based on the old playground game Simple Simon Says. Veteran coach and former world champion Billy Murray tests his students through a variety of games that incorporate the use of kickboxing manoeuvres and skills. “We started the ProKick Says day with the aim of doing something different to the younger members of the gym, to eliminate any stress that may come with our grading system.
“So the kids are being graded without feeling any pressure. They don’t see it as a test they see it as an occasion to have a laugh and step outside their disciplined class for a day.
“I honestly didn’t expect the day to become a regular thing but after the first one we now have more and more younger people joining the gym to be part of it.”
On top of having a good time and passing grades, the teeny-tiny kickboxers get special one-to-one coaching from some of Prokick’s world champions, including Gary Hamilton, Lydia Braniff and Andrew Grimason.
To read more check out Belfast TelegraphÂ
Did you enjoy this post? Why not leave a comment below and continue the conversation, or subscribe to my feed and get articles like this delivered automatically each day to your feed reader.
No comments yet.
Sorry, the comment form is closed at this time.