Kids' Programs

Spring 2025 Classes

SEL Martial Arts (K-6)

*No Prerequisites, No Uniforms, No Level Tests*

If you have kids that love to explore and discover things their own way, my SEL classes will be perfect for them. I support their natural curiosity in how the world works, particularly in the realm of social interactions, group dynamics, and emotional awareness.

Martial arts is the context for social interactions that will challenge them when they come up against a difference of opinion, desire, or emotional state. These teachable moments help them build healthy coping mechanisms so they can grow into compassionate and responsible leaders.

Your child will learn kungfu basics to improve their strength, stamina, and flexibility. During SEL play time, they will learn valuable skills like:

Consent & Negotiation
Knowing, Expressing, & Respecting Boundaries
Being Responsible for their choices

This semester’s focus, Fundamentals, will teach them:

The 5 basic Kungfu stances
5 basic Kungfu kicks
The “5 Stances Fist” form to teach them how to flow from one stance to the next smoothly

Coach Steve studied kungfu in China for 5 years, and won a Traditional Kungfu Competition in Beijing in 2005.

Circus Acrobatics (Mid-High)

Join Coach Steve as he guides you through basic circus skills that will help you:

Gain strength, balance, and spatial awareness (especially while inverted)
Learn respect and communication with your classmates as you
Learn to tumble, roll, and flip yourself, and climb on top of each other!

We will introduce fun circus skills designed to challenge their strength, stamina, mental focus, balance, hand-eye coordination, and teamwork. The rotation includes:

safety rolls & falls,
Headstands & handstands,
Juggling & balance boards,
Acroyoga & partnered acrobatics.

Coach Steve has:

8 years experience in circus arts, which includes instructor training
17 years experience teaching kids
6 years training & 9 years experience as a Communication Coach
Completed Circus Arts Instructor Training (2022)

Sports & Fitness (4-High)

Join Coach Steve as he leads your child through the physical and social skills needed to play popular sports. Not only will learning these sports help develop their body awareness, strength, coordination, and flexibility, but it will also help them get along in social groups where sports is a common interest.

Coach Steve is a trained Physical Education teacher that will set up your child for a lifetime of physical activity. In this class, he will:

Teach them how to keep their bodies safe so they can continue to exercise into old age
Develop sensitivity to their bodily and emotional needs; when to push forward and when to take a break

Sports covered in this class may include (but not limited to):

Ultimate Frisbee
Baseball
Soccer
Flag Football
Pickleball
Basketball
Jugger

*modifications may be made to accommodate students’ abilities, and/or space/equipment limitations*

The Warm-Ups section will introduce them to well-known exercises designed to improve their cardio stamina, macro strength, and flexibility. These include: pushups, v-ups, & frog jumps; high-knees, grapevines, & ski jumps; as well as basic leg, arm, and core stretches.

Secrets of Power: Making Money (Mid-High)

*Students will need to bring a laptop or tablet with wifi and internet access in order to participate in some activities in this class*

Whether you want to have a lasting impact on the world, or have a great idea you want to see come to life, or want stable financial income, starting a business is the quickest way to accomplish any of these!

Not only that, but students will learn valuable lessons they can apply to whatever life path they choose, including:

Estimating cost and price
Getting other people on board with their plan
Negotiation
Active Listening and Code Switching

Coach Steve will reveal the full process of starting a business:

Choosing a product or service
Creating a mission statement
Choosing company values
Creating a website/logo/flier
Determining price
Competitive market analysis
Customer avatars
How to close the sale

Coach Steve has been an entrepreneur for 14 years, and is highly trained in marketing and sales.

Historical Archery (4-High)

**NOTE: This class will meet at the Black Mountain Bowmen Range (Avenida Espana, SJ 95139)**

Coach Steve will provide all equipment needed for the class.

Have you ever wondered what it was like to be an archer on a medieval battlefield? There were archers all around the world, with different bow designs and draw styles.

Join Coach Steve in one of his favorite new hobbies! In this class we will learn:

Slavic Draw, used mainly for horse archery and speed shooting;
Thumb Draw, the predominant historical technique used across Asia, the Middle East, and Africa;
Blind Nocking & Speed Shooting, these skills are essential for hunting and warfare reenactment;
Moving Targets!

Coach Steve is a trained archery instructor with years of experience in Historical Chinese and Turkish Archery techniques.

Summer 2025 classes
(Coming Soon!)

Not Your Ordinary Martial Arts Class

Social Emotional Learning
- Martial Arts is the Context, not the Goal
- Self-Directed study, Modular Curriculum
- Combination of Guided Learning, Structured Play, and Free Play

Micro Class Sizes
- 8 Students Max
- Ages 5 - 10

No Level Tests, No Uniforms
- Authentic to How I Learned Kungfu in China
- No Unexpected or Hidden Costs

Skills they will Learn:
- Consent & Negotiation
- Knowing, Expressing, & Respecting Boundaries
- Being Responsible for their Choices
- ... and many more!

Hi, I'm Coach Steve Yang... I am a Teacher and Life Coach.

I have five years of experience as a classroom teacher and five years of experience as a kids Martial Arts instructor.

I was hired to train preschool staff on Classroom Management.

I have eight years of training and experience as an Empowerment and Communications Coach.

I spent five years in China learning KungFu and I use this experience to teach the children in my class authentic Martial Arts.

My path as a life coach combined with my deep understanding of children has built my philosophy:

We should trust that children are trying to regulate themselves to the best of their ability.
Children learn most when they feel respected and valued.
Autonomy allows children to be responsible for their own choices, which further promotes their learning and growth. Children also enjoy the process of learning more when they are in control of it.

I have a passion for personal growth, education, and working with children. I use this combined passion to teach children the most valuable skills needed for living a successful and fulfilling life.

The skills that I teach are never taught in any academic subject:

Emotional Awareness & Regulation
Compassion
Understanding
Relatability

These are the skills that are going to help your child in situations they encounter throughout their youth but also in their future relationships – familial, platonic, and romantic. As well as any job that requires teamwork, management, and leadership.

I love the feeling of being able to make an impact on a child’s present life, but I also love the fact that I could be creating a lasting positive impact on their future.

If you think your child would be a great fit in my class but want to learn more, schedule a free call with me!

Schedule a Call!

There is only so much that can be communicated on a web site. Let’s have a call so we can get acquainted!

Just select a date and time.

Or if you prefer email: Steve@CoachSteveYang.com

What Other People are Saying about Coach Steve

“My second grader has made great progress taking Steve’s Kung-fu classes. He is always looking forward to the class.

I really appreciate that Steve focuses on kids’ growth mindset and is very supportive. He creates a very safe and encouraging environment for them.

Steve’s classes are engaging, creative, focusing on different athletic skills. And a lot of fun!

He has a portion of the class where kids can utilize various equipment and engage in free play which he then monitors. My kid cannot stop talking about it.

I wouldn’t hesitate in recommending this class to anyone.”

– Naila S.

“My 7-year-old second-grader has made great progress since he started attending Steve’s Kung-fu classes. It’s amazing how much his flexibility has improved. He’s always looking forward to learning new moves and most importantly playing.

Steve’s classes are engaging, creative, and a lot of fun. They use cool props and equipment and engage in free play under his supervision. When there’s a conflict he helps them work through it, which is an important social-emotional skill. He teaches them important skills for conflict resolution through this.

It’s wonderful to see it work.

Steve’s approach is in line with the growth mindset and he creates a safe and encouraging environment for them. I strongly recommend enrolling your child in this class. If you’re still not sure if this is the right one for you, at least give it a try & you’ll be glad you did .”

– Ramya