The Bo Fung Do youth martial arts Program, WOLVERINZ, takes its name based on the qualities of the wolverine, a small animal known for it’s strength, endurance and ability to defend itself.

The WOLVERINZ program combines functional self defense with functional fitness and conditioning. We use the equipment necessary to develop both self protection and fitness skills: heavy bags, focus mitts, striking shields and more.

Each class consists of the development of martial arts techniques, drills and strategy as well as fitness conditioning that not only improves martial arts, but will improve overall athletic ability that will carry over to ANY sport or life in general.

The WOLVERINZ program uses elements of various martial arts to develop striking, kicking, groundfighting and grappling skills. We do not use forms (“katas”) or wear “gis” (the pajama like uniform used in many schools. We have nothing against forms or gis, we just feel they don’t serve a functional purpose for the training we engage in. We use a belt system to track progress. There are NO extra costs for promotions, except the cost of the belt.

Bullying Resolution and Anti-Abduction are a part of the program. Awareness is stressed over technique and verbal strategy is trained along with physical strategy. Bullying Resolution addresses the fact that the bully is the one with the problem and there are options to solving the problem before an incident gets physical. The Anti-Abduction lessons address the necessary awareness, knowledge of current “tricks” used and physical skills used to escape and/or attract attention. We don’t teach young children to square off and fight with an adult.

We are uniquely qualified to present the WOLVERINZ program. The instructor is the director of Spartan Performance, the only CrossFit Affiliate in Suffolk County. (Go to www.crossfit.com to find out about the CrossFit method of fitness training) Finally, the instructor is a parent who understands the concerns of both parents and children.

Confidence is developed when children make the realization that they are learning a skill they can actually use if they had to, a skill that will serve them throughout their lives. Confidence is also developed when children engage in training that is fun and challenging. Confidence comes when a child realizes you can walk away from a fight because it’s the right thing to do and not out of fear. Confidence in a child is felt by others when the child has consistent training that is challenging physically and mentally.

Contact us for further information on our unique training sessions.