Shaun Hahn, owner of Shogun Martial Arts in Webster, visited St. John Neumann School March 27 to give some martial arts instruction to students. Kindergartners thru fifth-graders learned various self-defense techniques as well as general precautions meant to keep them safe. Each student also had a chance to practice their kicking, punching and blocking moves on heavy bags.
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Instructor Shaun Hahn (left) demonstrates proper technique as first-graders and kindergartners look on.
Kindergartner Aiyanna Watson learns punching technique from instructor Shaun Hahn.
First-grader Kaysan Evans celebrates after winning a game of Simon Says.
Fifth-grader Chad Lewis punches a training bag as his classmates look on.
Kindergartner Tessa Hereth (from left) and first-graders Nolan Pickett and Ian Permoda practice their form.
Instructor Shaun Hahn (left) demonstrates a blocking technique as first-graders and kindergartners look on.
First-grader Rasean Stevens (left) practices a blocking technique as instructor Shaun Hahn makes a punching motion.
First-grader Sean Etzkorn practices his punching.
