Fu For You - Parent's Corner - Waterloo Kung-Fu Academy

Forms

Fu-For-You Spring 2022, Parent's Column

Forms help the student understand both offensive and defensive Kung Fu techniques and how to string them together into a series of fluid movements.

What a Typical Kung-Fu Class Looks Like

Fu-For-You Winter 2022, Parent's Column

With current circumstances limiting options for you to see your kids in action, here is an outline of what a typical kung-fu class experience looks like with a bit of background and vocabulary to help you ask your children the right questions.

Change

Fu-For-You Fall 2021, Parent's Column

As we deal with change, Kung Fu provides us with ‘rocks’ that remain constant.

Let’s Get Moving

Fu-For-You Summer 2021, Parent's Column

Thoughts on ways to get our kids out of their chairs and away from the screen for a bit.

In It For the Long Haul

Fu-For-You Spring 2021, Parent's Column

Ultimately, every child will go through their own personal Kung Fu journey. All of them will carry with them lasting benefits of their training.

With Gratitude

Fu-For-You Winter 2021, Parent's Column

Thank you, parents, for your dedication and perseverance in 2020!

Watch for the Ego Trap: Part I

Fu-For-You Winter 2021, Health Column, Parent's Column

Let’s explore the ‘Ego Trap,’ a crushing motivational dilemma that happens whenever expectations get too high.

Practice! Practice! Practice!

Fu-For-You Fall 2020, Parent's Column

It is always easier for instructors to make corrections if a child has been practicing something incorrectly than it is to re-teach techniques forgotten because they did not practice.

Become the Teacher

Fu-For-You Summer 2020, Parent's Column

How you can view our present circumstances as an opportunity to take back your kids.

Little Ninjas, Youth, Junior, Leadership Team Awards Party – Sat. Jan 11, 2020

Annual Celebration, Junior Student's Column, Parent's Column, Youth Student's Column

Celebrate with us! Saturday, January 11, 2020, 2:00pm – 4:00pm, at the Academy!

Help Us Help Your Kids Stay Energized

Fu-For-You Winter 2020, Parent's Column

Enthusiasm can be such a fleeting thing for everyone, and no less so for our kids.

What Are We Teaching Your Kids?

Fu-For-You Fall 2019, Parent's Column

We hope our students work through their journey with us developing skills that will take them far in life, and the confidence, discipline and control to become anything they wish to be.

Reviewing the Rules

Fu-For-You Summer 2019, Parent's Column

Many of the school rules not only apply to WKFA students but to visitors and parents/guardians as well.

Injuries and Kung Fu

Fu-For-You Spring 2019, Parent's Column

Bumps, bruises and injuries are part of the human experience, and we all get them now and then. Fortunately, in Kung Fu, they’re usually just a temporary nuisance.

Little Ninjas, Youth, Junior, Awards Party – Sat. Jan 12, 2019

Annual Celebration, Junior Student's Column, Parent's Column, Youth Student's Column

Join us! Saturday, January 12, 2019, 2:00pm – 4:00pm, at the Academy!

Important Points for WKFA Parents – New and Old

Fu-For-You Winter 2019, Parent's Column

Starting your child in a new activity can be intimidating for our children and also overwhelming for parents. Here’s a short list of guidelines from the Student Handbook.

Sugar, Sports and Energy Drinks with Kung Fu Don’t Mix

Adult Student's Column, Fu-For-You Winter 2019, Guest Column, Health Column, Parent's Column

The sugar content in sports drinks far out weight the benefits in most situations. Simple water is still the drink of choice, inside and outside the kwoon.