Welcome to Nunchaku for Kids (Ages 3–6) with Shifu Yang Dong

Learn discipline, focus and skills with safe training

Led by Shifu Yang Dong, this course introduces young children to the exciting world of Nunchaku — one of Shifu’s favorite weapons.

Children will follow a clear, step-by-step path through eight fun and easy-to-follow lessons. The course is designed to be safe, encouraging, and effective — helping children build coordination, focus, and confidence from the comfort of their home.

For safety and comfort, we strongly recommend that children begin training with a foam or rubber Nunchaku.

    1. Introduction: Meet Shifu and his son Yunfei | Safety First

    2. Lesson 1: First Movement – Control Your Nunchaku Side to Side

    3. Lesson 2: Spin and Catch Behind the Waist

    4. Lesson 3: Front to Back Transition Around the Waist

    5. Lesson 4: Backward Spin – Clockwise & Anti-Clockwise

    6. Lesson 5: Forward Spin – Like a Locomotion!

    7. Lesson 6: Swing Left and Right from Blocking Position

    8. Lesson 7: Swing, Catch & Combine

Little Bruce Lee — Nunchaku for Kids Ages 3-6

Learn Nunchaku with Shifu Yang Dong

Shifu’s goal is the children's safety, healthy development, and overall well-being.

Shifu Yang Dong has over 20 years of experience teaching martial arts and has taught children as young as 3 throughout his career. He currently teaches in some of South Dublin’s leading schools, where his classes are always in high demand.

For Shifu, teaching is more than a job — it is a vocation. He is deeply committed to helping each child grow in confidence, focus, and personal development through the art of Kung Fu. By guiding them in true, mindful Kung Fu training, Shifu supports each young student in becoming their best—both in martial arts and in life.

This course is specially designed for young children aged 3 to 6 and introduces them to Nunchaku in a safe, friendly, and fun way.
Each session helps children build confidence, focus, and physical coordination, while supporting a healthy and happy lifestyle.

This is a wonderful opportunity for parents to introduce their children to a fun and enriching activity that they will love and benefit from — physically, mentally, and emotionally.

Join Now the Little Bruce Lee Journey

Xiao Long in Action

Watch Yunfei — Master Yang Dong’s son — perform a beautiful Nunchaku routine!

He began learning at a very young age — just like your child can.


With focus, fun, and regular training, your children can become Little Dragons like Yunfei!

May your child begin their Nunchaku adventure — it all starts with one step.



Benefits of Nunchaku for Kids

  • Confidence & Courage

    Nunchaku training helps children build self-confidence, bravery, and emotional strength. As they learn to use the weapon safely, they become more fearless, resilient, and proud of their progress.

  • Respect & Self-Discipline

    Learning Nunchaku cultivates important values like self-discipline, respect for parents and teachers, and a positive attitude. It encourages good habits and strong moral character from a young age.

  • Balance, Coordination & Health

    The movements improve flexibility, body awareness, and physical coordination. With consistent practice, children also develop a healthy, strong body and mind, which supports overall well-being.

Nurturing Strength, Respect, and Joy

千里之行，始于足下。

A journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step.

Every journey begins with one step.
Shifu Yang Dong has guided many children just like yours — with patience, care, and a deep passion for helping them grow strong in both body and mind.

Now, your child can begin their Kung Fu journey from the comfort of home.
Enroll today and take the first step together.

Shifu sends every child his warmest wishes for joy and perseverance on their path.
His mission is the children’s happiness, healthy development, and well-being.

Enroll Now — Begin Your Child’s Journey

Shifu Yang Dong

Master Yang Dong, comes from a traditional Chinese Kung Fu family. He is a native of Ji Lin province and an 8th generation Shaolin Fo Han practitioner, a distinctive ancestral family style tradition, learned under Grandmaster Zhang Qi Chen.

Master Dong is also a member of the Chinese Wushu Association, and is a qualified instructor in Taiji Quan, Shaolin Fo Han Quan, Xin Yi Quan and San Shou (Chinese Kick Boxing).

Master Yang Dong is the founder and director of Shaolin Kung Fu Academy Ireland.

Shifu Yang Dong