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

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.

Prepare Your Child to Succeed in Class

Fu-For-You Fall 2018, Parent's Column

The best foundation to help your child succeed is good nutrition.

Tournaments & Competitions

Fu-For-You Summer 2018, Parent's Column

Students derive many benefits from preparing for, and competing in, tournaments.

How to Help Your Child with their Kung Fu: Part II

Fu-For-You Spring 2018, Parent's Column

One of the technical basics of Kung Fu – Stances!

March Break Camp 2018!

Camp, News, Parent's Column, Youth Student's Column

Calling all Youth & Little Ninjas Students! Our annual March Break Five Animal Kung-Fu Camp provides a fantastic week of fun!

21st Annual Shiai In-House Tournament – Sat. Feb 24, 2018 – Join Us!

Adult Student's Column, Junior Student's Column, News, Parent's Column, Tournament, Youth Student's Column

WKFA students, meet and compete in a friendly, educational atmosphere at our annual Shiai In-House Tournament.

How to Help Your Child with their Kung Fu

Fu-For-You Winter 2018, Parent's Column

If you want to help your child improve their Kung Fu, ask them “Can you do your full fitness requirements and, if not, what are you doing to work on that?”