Tiny Tigers (Ages 3-5)
The Benefits of our Tiger Paws group (pre-school)
3 - 5 year olds
Children this age are entering the “magical years” in their growth and development.
They will for the first time experience rapid growth and development in the early stages of many skills.
Martial arts will help them kick-start their growth and development in a positive and constructive atmosphere.
The old school style of martial arts would be to group all 3-6 or even 7 year olds together. This style is outdated and limits the child’s potential.
Top three PHYSICAL milestones for this age are:
Early development in the following…
1. Upper body, core, and lower body muscles developed to remain in one position for 10 seconds or longer.
2. Alternating feet and hands for 10 reps or longer.
3. Spatial awareness (where their body exists in space/ how far or close things really are) to catch an object from various directions 5 times in a row or longer
Top three INTELLECTUAL milestones for this age are:
Early development in the following…
1. Following directions with verbal cues only.
2. Processing 3-step or higher commands.
3. Repeating process of 3 consecutive routines of more.
Top three EMOTIONAL milestones for this age are:
Early development in the following…
1. Demonstrating a “can do” attitude.
2. Controlling their emotions when they are challenged.
3. Facing fears such as trying new things and meeting new people.
Top three SOCIAL milestones for this age are:
Early development in the following…