Fifth River Poekoelan is a great place for kids to train the martial arts. The Poekoelan KiDS program offers a blend of self-defense and animal movement geared specifically for younger people. There are elements of focus, high energy, self-awareness and just plain fun. Mats are kept to a smaller size so the student-to-teacher ratio is low. The instructors are amazing, and their love for children and the art self-evident. As an added bonus, the majority of kids currently attending are right in her age group.
Kids classes are held in the evenings and on the weekend in the school's space in lower Queen Anne.
Check out my general review for Fifth River Poekoelan here: http://www.judysbook.com/members/tina/posts/2006/3/263563/
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