DSI Principles for a Children’s Class

Great martial artists aren’t born—they’re trained with purpose.

Most children’s programs focus on memorizing moves. But true martial development starts with understanding the principles that make those moves work.

In DSI Principles for Children, veteran instructor Michelle Annese takes the advanced concepts of Dragon Society International and breaks them down into simple, powerful lessons children can grasp—and instructors can teach.

This isn’t just punching and kicking. It’s a blueprint for building strong, focused, and technically solid young martial artists.

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What You’ll Learn:

• 🎯 Focus Training – Teach kids to control their mind, body, and attention using the “Three Little Pigs” analogy for stances and structure

• 🧍 Body Positioning – Show how foot direction and alignment create a foundation for self-defense success

• 🧱 Power Zone Awareness – Help students understand why strikes and blocks work best from the “chin to belt” core

• 🫁 Breath Control – Use Olympic examples to teach power, timing, and confidence through proper exhalation

• 🧠 Three Planes of Attack – Demonstrate why certain angles create strength while others expose weakness

• ⚡ Speed & Quickness Drills – Turn targeting and movement into responsive, real-time self-defense reactions

• 🤲 Absorption & Redirection – Show how to deflect attacks rather than absorb them—keeping control without escalating

• ✊ Latching & Grabbing – Build on motor skills by teaching safe, effective wrist control drills

• ➗ Quadrant Theory for Kids – Break down the body into four zones to teach where techniques should land—and why

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Perfect for Instructors Who Want To:

✅ Add structure and science to their kids’ curriculum
✅ Make self-defense more than just “blocks and strikes”
✅ Improve retention by teaching concepts, not just commands
✅ Show students the “why” behind each technique—boosting buy-in and enthusiasm
✅ Prepare young martial artists to transition confidently into adult programs

“When kids understand the principle behind the move, they don’t forget it—and they use it with purpose.”

Michelle’s playful, interactive teaching style makes the most advanced DSI principles completely accessible to children. Through simple games, stories, and drills, your students will develop technical excellence and true martial awareness—early.

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This DVD is Ideal For:

• Youth martial arts instructors

• Schools looking to improve student retention and engagement

• Parents who want deeper value from kids’ training

• Any martial arts program looking to stand out from the crowd with a principle-based approach

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Create students who think, apply, and grow.

✅ Add to Cart now and give your children’s program the DSI edge—one principle at a time.