PRE-REGISTRATION IS OPEN • AGES 6–14
Deep Root’s Founding Youth Kung Fu Class Begins August 2
A new beginner-friendly training group is forming now. Reserve your child’s place and help them build confidence, discipline, focus, respect, fitness, and mindfulness.
For ages 6–14. No prior martial arts experience is needed. Space will be limited.
THE FOUNDING CLASS BEGINS SOON
Countdown to Youth Kung Fu
Sunday, August 2, 2026 • 1:30–2:30 PM Pacific • Oakland
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More Than Martial Arts
Every class helps children develop inner strengths and healthy habits that support them everywhere they go.
Confidence
Progressive challenges help children trust their abilities and carry themselves with calm self-belief.
Discipline
Consistent practice teaches patience, persistence, responsibility, and pride in steady improvement.
Focus
Movement patterns and mindful attention strengthen concentration, listening, and body awareness.
Respect
Students practice courtesy, self-control, cooperation, and care for teachers and classmates.
Fitness
Training builds coordination, balance, mobility, strength, and healthy confidence in movement.
Mindfulness
Breathing, stillness, and intentional movement help children regulate energy and return to calm.
SKILLS THAT GROW WITH THEM
What Children Learn
Lessons are structured, encouraging, and designed to help beginners succeed one step at a time.

- Foundational Kung Fu stances, footwork, and movement patterns
- Balance, coordination, flexibility, and age-appropriate conditioning
- Safe falling, spatial awareness, and responsible partner practice
- Breathwork, stillness, and mindfulness skills
- Goal setting, perseverance, and learning from mistakes
- Respectful communication, teamwork, and self-control
THE FOUNDING CLASS • SUNDAY, AUGUST 2, 2026 • 1:30–2:30 PM
Join From the Beginning
This inaugural youth training group gives ages 6–14 a shared starting point, a welcoming peer community, and a clear path through the fundamentals of Kung Fu.
Ages 6–14
Designed for elementary and middle-school-aged children, with instruction adapted for different ages and experience levels.
Beginner-Friendly
Students begin together with foundational movement, mindful focus, respectful partner practice, and age-appropriate conditioning.
Payment Options
Choose $120/month + a $35 activation fee, $185 one-time total, or $1,620/year + a $35 activation fee. The activation includes one Shaolin Life T-shirt and standard U.S. shipping. After enrollment, you’ll receive a unique Shopify code to choose your child’s size at no additional cost.
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Parent FAQs
Helpful answers for families considering a first class.
Does my child need martial arts experience?
No. The program welcomes beginners, and skills are introduced progressively so each child can build a strong foundation.
What ages do you serve?
This founding Youth Kung Fu class is for children ages 6–14. Instruction will be adapted so younger and older students can progress safely and confidently.
Is Kung Fu training safe for children?
Classes emphasize control, awareness, respectful partner practice, and age-appropriate progression.
What should my child wear?
Until their Shaolin Life shirt arrives, children should wear comfortable athletic clothing that allows easy movement. Once they receive their shirt, the class uniform is required for every session.
When does the new class begin?
The founding class begins Sunday, August 2, 2026, from 1:30–2:30 PM Pacific at 1244 23rd Ave in Oakland. Pre-registration is open now, and registered families will receive orientation details and what to bring before the first session.
PRE-REGISTRATION IS NOW OPEN
Reserve a Place in Deep Root’s Founding Youth Class
Give your child the opportunity to begin with the group on August 2 and grow alongside their classmates from day one.
Ages 6–14 • Sunday, August 2, 2026 • 1:30–2:30 PM • 1244 23rd Ave, Oakland • Questions: [email protected]