Silent River Kung Fu Snake Badge Requirements
Physical Skill and Fitness
- Black Belt Snake Posture
- Black Belt Snake Fist
- Flexmaster stretch to 140 degrees
- Shoulder roll over target 6 in a row (3 per shoulder)
- Backward shoulder roll 3 in a row with last onto target (each shoulder)
- Hop length of the training hall and back carrying a ball between the feet
- 50 Black Belt jumping jacks
- Snake crawl the length of the training hall in 1 minute
Canada and Community Appreciation
- Explain why we have laws and why you think it is important to obey the law. Tell about three laws you obeyed this week
- Tell why we have government and explain some ways you family helps pay for the government
- Identify the capital of Canada
- Identify the capital of Alberta
- From where does the name “Canada” come?
Health and Safety
- Explain how to stretch muscles
- Learn the Emergency Response System and how to contact them
- Understand why a proper warm-up is important
- Name four reasons why you should not use alcohol and how it could affect you
- Explain what a balanced diet is and tell whether or not your diet is balanced
- Tell what drugs could do to your body and how they would affect your ability to think clearly
Family and Nature
- Plan a walk. Go to a park or wooded area, visit a zoo or museum with your family
- Read a book with your family, take turns reading aloud
- Watch for birds in your yard, neighborhood, or town for 1 week. Identify the birds you see and write down where and when you saw them
- List 7 wild animals that live in our area. Describe where they can be found and what they would eat
- Help wash the dishes after 5 different meals
- Wash your family car with a parent
Creativity and Communication
- Draw and colour a picture of a snake
- Make a mask of a snake and try to look like the animal while wearing it
- With your parents, read and discuss “Maze of the Fire Dragon”
- Recite how new techniques are mastered: 1) Form 2) Speed & Power 3) Accuracy 4) Realism
- Make a scrapbook showing all the animals of kung fuMake a poster that explains shows what kung fu means to you
- Maintain good attendance, behavior, and grades in school
- Take an active part in a school activity or service
- Discuss with your teacher or parents the value of having an education