GPCCS

GPCCS Chess Club

Information:

• Every Sunday 3:30-4:30pm when GPCCS is in session.
• This class is for kids ages 6-12. Previous experience does not matter.

Teacher: Hui Chen

Club Leaders:

Raymond Zou

Raymond Zou is a sophomore at Hamilton High School.  He has been playing chess for multiple years. He is a top 80 player in Arizona and has played in many in state and out of state tournaments. Raymond has taught at many chess camps and chess clubs.

Raine Huang

Raine Huang is a Junior at Arizona College Prep.  He has been playing chess since his early childhood.  He plays chess games and chess puzzles regularly.  

Overview:

This is a group lesson designed to improve students’ chess ability, from beginners to advanced students. We will teach basic chess fundamentals and rules to beginners. More advanced students will practice tactics and puzzles, and review games of chess experts. At the end of each class, students will pair up and play games.

Last Update: November 8, 2023

Be strong and of good courage, fear not, nor be affrighted at them; for Jehovah thy God, he it is that doth go with thee; he will not fail thee, nor forsake thee.

DEUTERONOMY 31:6

*** Parents please contact the Course Instructor, Mike Chen, by phone or via WeChat prior to enrolling your students in this class.

*** For students age 10 and above. Small class setup. No more than 8 students.

Instructor Contact Information

Instructor Name: Mike Chen

Cell Phone: (480)549-0421

WeChat ID: Mike_Chen_2

Class Requirements

Parents please purchase Judo Gi (Judo uniforms, not Karate, TaeKownDo, or other types of uniforms) for your students from any online stores of your preference.

Course Goals and Objectives

As an instructor for a beginners Judo class, my goals and objectives are to instruct and inspire students eventually become lifelong Judo lovers after their beginning Judo experience. Judo students benefit from learning and practicing Judo psychologically and physically.

Course Curriculum

History of Judo
What Judo is
How to wear JudoGi and tie belt
Etiquette: Proper bowing and Dojo behavior

Ukemi: Kohou (back)/Yoko (side) from laying, half-sitting, standing
Introduction to Tachiwaza, basic postures, grips, and Kuzushi

Throwing Technique: Ogoshi
Introduction to Newaza: Kesa Gatame, Kata Gatame, Kamishiho Gatame
Yokoshiho Gatame

Ukemi practice (by being thrown)
Gripping and Movement
Introduce Tachiwaza: Ogoshi, Hiza-Guruma, Deashi Harai
Review Newaza