Warrior Kids - Little Warrior (Ages 7-9)

Working on speed kicks with our little warriors (Ages 7-9) at this age they are working on Control, Coordination, Balance & Fitness in their Physical stage of development. This also teaches some advanced stages of development and allows the students to excel and grow! With our lesson on Integrity we add Intellectual, Emotional and Social stages of development.

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