Element Martial Arts offers engaging Kung Fu lessons for kids in Calgary, designed to foster discipline, confidence, and personal growth. Our classes teach traditional techniques and forms, focusing on key Kung Fu principles like balance, coordination, strength, and flexibility. Through various martial arts styles, including Wing Chun and Shaolin, children develop essential self-defense skills while also enhancing mental focus and clarity. Whether for fitness, self-defense, or building character, our supportive environment helps kids build resilience and achieve their martial arts goals.
Discipline, Lifestyle, and Fitness for Kids
Kung Fu is more than just a martial art for kids; it's a powerful way to build discipline and personal growth. Through regular practice, children learn to focus, stay determined, and control their actions. Kung Fu helps kids improve their strength, flexibility, balance, and coordination while boosting their physical fitness. It also teaches them valuable life skills like respect, patience, and mindfulness. By practicing Kung Fu, children develop healthy habits, build resilience, and learn to balance both their bodies and minds, promoting an active and positive lifestyle.
Self-Defense and Combat for Kids
Kung Fu is a great martial art for kids to learn self-defense and stay safe. It teaches practical techniques for real-life situations, focusing on precision, timing, and control. Children learn how to defend themselves effectively while staying calm under pressure, using powerful yet safe strikes and defensive moves. Kung Fu also emphasizes the importance of peaceful solutions and de-escalation, teaching kids how to avoid fights and resolve conflicts with confidence and responsibility. Through Kung Fu, kids gain both the skills and the mindset to protect themselves in any situation.
At Element Martial Arts Calgary, we’re excited to offer Kung Fu lessons for kids, taught by Master A. Piercey, a highly experienced martial artist with over 30,000 hours of teaching. We warmly welcome new students and former members of the Kung Fu for Life community following the dojo’s closure. Master Piercey and our team are thrilled to offer a fresh home for kids to explore the rich world of Kung Fu, whether you're starting out or continuing your journey in martial arts.
About Master A. Piercey
A Lifetime of Dedication: Master Piercey started his martial arts journey at just four years old, and his training spans decades. Specializing in Shaolin Kempo, he teaches kids valuable self-defense techniques focused on precision, timing, and control. Master Piercey’s Kung Fu classes emphasize real-world applications, teaching kids how to stay calm in difficult situations and resolve conflicts peacefully.
A Family Tradition: Martial arts run deep in Master Piercey’s family. His father, Grand Master D. Piercey, trained under the legendary Grandmaster O.E. Simon for over 20 years. After founding Kung Fu for Life in 2005, Grand Master D. Piercey passed on his legacy to Master Piercey, who continued running the school until June 2023.
Kung Fu: A Journey of Growth: Kung Fu, which means "time and effort," is a martial art that not only builds physical strength but also nurtures focus, discipline, and inner peace. Through consistent practice, kids will develop important life skills and grow into confident, resilient individuals. Join us at Element Martial Arts to begin your child’s Kung Fu journey with the guidance of a master who truly understands the art and its traditions.
Our studio trains hundreds of students of every age, ability, skill, and motivation each week. We are proud of the community of martial artists we have formed and we are proud of the support we have offered each student on their personal journey through martial arts. Here we are proud to share the experiences of 5 Element students past and present.
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