A birthday party guide for kids interested in Karate, Kung Fu
and Taekwondo. Kick, jump, tumble and celebrate your birthday!
When my son, who's been studying Martial arts for several years, requested a Kung Fu birthday party, I had to put my party planning skills to the test. First, not all of his friends took classes, so there were safety considerations. Second, at the time there were no products on the market to give me a helping hand. Another consideration was our limited space and whether I really wanted eight children kicking, jumping and Karate-chopping their way through the house.
Problems solved...
We held the party at his Martial Arts School. They hosted parties every Saturday and it was very affordable. This covered the space and safety considerations. I provided black and red themed party products, party favors, beverages and the birthday cake. They supplied the space, activities, martial arts demonstration, introductory lesson and even cut the birthday cake with a broad sword! The kids' faces lit up when the sword came out!
Call a local Karate, Kung Fu or Taekwondo schools and see if this an option. It's great marketing for their business. And bring your own martial arts party supplies to the school for added fun!
Hosting your Karate, Kung Fu or Taekwondo Party at Home?
Try these fun martial arts themed party games and ideas ...
Begin with martial arts themed party supplies from Birthday In a Box.Whether your birthday child studies Karate, Kung Fu or Taekwondo, they'll get a kick out of this party pattern; plates, invitations, stickers and a cool personalized Martial arts banner!
Decorate with black, red, white or blue party items. On-line martial arts catalogs like Century.com will have posters and other items to include in the decor.
Upon arrival give each guest a Karate headband (or a strip of fabric) and a dragon temporary tattoo. Hire an advanced teen-age student to come in and give a Karate demonstration. Teenagers love the extra cash.
KUNG FU, KARATE OR TAEKWONDO PARTY GAMES
Karate Relay Race
Every good martial artist must me agile and fast!
Provide one over-sized GI (uniform), belt and maybe another piece of gear for each team. The players take turns putting the GI on, then go through an obstacle course - jumping, rolling etc. , run back to their team, remove the GI and the next player takes a turn. The first team to complete the race wins. You can play this game without the GI as well. By simply having the kids go through an agility obstacle course using tires, boards to walk across, small trampolines, yoga mats of tumbling etc.
Breaking Boards
Although only skilled Martial artists can actually break boards, using balsa wood will make this possible for young children. Arrange a board breaking contest with very thin balsa wood boards. One or two adults should hold the board that the child will be braking. Don't forget to kia...The kia is a loud yell that is shouted at the same moment a block or strike is executed. Or in the this case, the moment the player strikes the board. Cut plenty of boards, because the kids will want to take several turns.
How High?
Conduct a kicking contest, where the kids compete for the highest kick.
Party Favors
Fill empty Chinese food to-go containers with stickers tattoos, candy and fortune cookies.
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