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August 2021 Taekwondo Class

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Taekwondo is a recognized Olympic sport that not only builds strength, stamina and flexibility, but also greatly improves one’s overall fitness and well-being.  Taekwondo also provides many other advantages such as learning self-discipline, competitive awareness, social skills and much more. (Source: https://pmaa.ca/taekwondo/benefits-of-taekwondo/)

Here are some additional benefits of learning taekwondo.

1. Enhance self-esteem by heightening your physical and mental powers.

2. Build confidence by encouraging you to succeed and to take control of your life.

3. Develop discipline by thoroughly training your body and mind in the tenets and techniques of Taekwondo.

4. Teach self-defense by training you to recognize situations in which physical self-defense may be necessary, and teaching you how to control such situations to your advantage.

5. Strengthen your mind and body through increased physical coordination and mental discipline.

(Source: https://www.worldtaekwondo.com/benefits.htm)

Earn that white belt or colored belt. Enroll in the Taekwondo class of the CKSC Sports Development Office. Classes start on August 10. For inquiries, contact Coach Camille Acudili at 0917 908 8540 or This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. .

August 2021 Wushu Class

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"Wushu" is the Chinese term for "martial arts" (武 "Wu" = military or martial, 術 "Shu" = art). It was developed in 1949 in an effort to standardize the practice of traditional Chinese martial arts. Training in wushu offers various health and fitness benefits:

  1. Strength – The many stances of wushu build leg and core muscle strength and the necessity of holding poses while training builds strong stabilizing muscles.
  2. Flexibility – Wushu practice builds all around flexibility. It helps the ff. get a good stretch: the hamstrings, calf muscles, hips, chest, back, arms, shoulders, wrist, and ankles.
  3. Balance – Balance is developed by standing exercises on one leg as well as learning how to find one’s center so that even when performing quick travelling movements, he never loses his balance.
  4. Coordination – Hand/ Eye coordination is an important skill that both children and adults can benefit from.
  5. Stamina – Stamina suggests a strong mind able to withstand extreme stress without buckling under.
  6. Reflexes – Reflexes develop as a natural result of strength and coordination. One can move quickly if the need arises.
  7. Body Awareness – The mind is aware of what the body is doing and can direct it.

(Source : http://www.physicalarts.com/en/knowledge/general-interest/health-a-fitness-benefits-of-wushu)

Benefit from Wushu training. Join the Online Sports Class of the CKSC Sports Development Office. For inquiries, contact Coach Vincent Sy at 09226407078 or This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. . Classes start on August 2.

August 2021 Yoga Class

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  • Created on July 23, 2021 3:04 PM
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YOGA has many benefits for young people.
 
1. Yoga helps in managing anxiety and stress through breathing exercises and relaxation techniques.
 
2. Yoga improves emotional regulation. Young people learn to be in the present moment while relaxing and gaining a peaceful state of mind.
 
3. Yoga boosts self-esteem. Perfecting a pose or improving their balance and flexibility gives a sense of personal empowerment.
 
4. Yoga increases body awareness and mindfulness. Going through a variety of yoga poses helps young people learn about their bodies and the movements they’re capable of doing.
 
5. Yoga enhances concentration and memory. The different types of moves require focus and working on memorization skills—both of which can translate over into good academic performance.
 
6. Yoga develops strength and flexibility, which can reduce chance of injury.
 
7. Yoga teaches discipline and reduces impulsivity. Yoga can reduce challenging behaviors by providing a physical outlet for expressing oneself. It also teaches discipline, as Yoga practitioners work on clearing their minds and perfecting their poses.
 
(Source: https://azearlychildhood.org/resources/articles/7-benefits-of-yoga-for-young-kids/)
 
Sounds cool? Enroll in our online YOGA class now! Classes start on August 2.
 
Note: This class can be taken in lieu of MAPEH.

August 2021 Badminton Class

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  • Created on July 23, 2021 2:54 PM
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Let us cite 9 reasons why our students need to start playing badminton.
 
1. Badminton is a Total Body Workout
While you’re lunging, diving, running and getting your heart pumping, playing a game of badminton can help you burn around 450 calories an hour.
 
2. Socializing
Due to increased academic responsibilities, it gives opportunity to socialise and catch-up with friends and peers.
 
3. Badminton Improves Your Mental Well=being
Taking part in any form of regular physical activity helps to release our natural feel good happy hormones, endorphins. In turn, this can help reduce depression, anxiety and stress and improve our overall mood and sleep.
 
4. Heart Health
Badminton decreases the levels of ‘bad’ cholesterol, which can block your blood vessels and improves the levels of good cholesterol.
 
5. Badminton Helps Reduce Health Risks
For children and young adults, chasing the shuttlecock and moving around at a fast pace can aid in developing bone mass and density. This lessens the likelihood of osteoporosis in the future.
 
6. Increased Life Expectancy
A Danish study found that playing a racket-based sport such as badminton can increase your life expectancy by approximately six years.
 
7. Improved Mobility
We lubricate our joints by keeping up with our fitness regime and remaining active. It also helps to minimize other joint issues.
 
8. Badminton is a Flexible Exercise
Everyone can enjoy badminton, regardless of fitness level or health condition.
 
9. Child Friendly
With kids getting more and more tech savvy, children can learn the importance of health and fitness and learn new skills through Badminton.
 
(Source: Chris Duncan)
 
ENROLL IN OUR ONLINE BADMINTON CLASS NOW! CLASSES START AUGUST 10.

August 2021 Chess Class

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The game of chess involves an intense intellectual challenge that’s good for the health of the mind. There are many benefits of playing chess, including:
 
1. It develops the ability to see from someone else’s perspective.
2. It improves memory.
3. It increases fluid intelligence. This is the ability to consider new kinds of problems and use reasoning to solve them.
4. It increases the processing speed of the mind. This is the ability to swiftly comprehend tasks and respond efficiently to challenges.
5. It enables one to enter a flow state and be focused.
6. It elevates creativity.
7. It leads to better planning skills.
8. It may offer protection against the development of dementia.
9. It can alleviate the symptoms of ADHD.
 
Does chess have special benefits for kids and youth?
Yes! Studies show that chess enhances the development of problem-solving skills, social and relationship-building skills, and
thinking skills of young people.
 
So, what are you waiting for? Enroll now and gain all these benefits!
 
(Source: https://www.healthline.com/health/benefits-of-playing-chess#reduces-panic-attack-symptoms)

 

August 2021 Table Tennis Class

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There are many health benefits of playing TABLE TENNIS. It offers great mind-body stimulation, aerobic exercise, and social interaction, and the risk for injury is quite low.
 
Some of the many health benefits of table tennis include:
* Improves hand-eye coordination.
* Improves reflexes.
* Improves balance.
* Burns calories the fun and easy way.
* Allows utilization of many different areas of the brain while tracking the ball, planning shots and strategies, and figuring out spins.
 
Convinced that table tennis is awesome? It’s time to grab a paddle. Enroll now in our online Table Tennis class.
 
(Source: https://www.killerspin.com/blogs/unplugnplay/health-benefits-of-table-tennis)

August 2021 Athletics Class

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  • Created on July 23, 2021 2:28 PM
  • Last Updated on July 23, 2021 11:19 PM
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There are many great benefits of athletic conditioning programs, among them:
 
1. Better Sleep
2. A Strong Heart
3. Improved Lung Function
4. Increased Confidence
5. Reduced Stress
6. Improved Mental Health
7. Sport Builds Leaders
8. Development of Stronger Relationships with other people
9. Sport aids the healthy development of children
 
Need we say more? Enroll your kids in the online Athletics Conditioning classes organized by the Sports Development Office. Develop your children to have a holistic, healthy body, soul and mind.
 
For information and registration, please contact the coaches on the mobile numbers and/or email addresses listed in the poster.

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