Learning Kung Fu a kick for little ones

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Learning Kung Fu a kick for little ones

Kung fu in Sandy SPrings

Martial arts instructor Brandon Byrd teaches Kung Fu to kids at the Movin' & Groovin' Mornings at Heritage Green in Sandy Springs on Tuesday.

Three-year-old Cierra Biedler tries to punch bubbles. Movin' Groovin' Mornings is a summer series presented by Hertitage Sandy Springs.

Four-year-old Skylar Daugherty prepares for some heavy duty punching and kicking.

Rebeca Sanchez helps four-year-old Carolyn Vanke throw a punch at Arianna Bird's mitt. The summer series is an opportunity for parents and children to playfully engage in interactive and creative movement activities incorporating music, dance, and exercise.

Four-year-old Cooper Olson throws a punch.

Craig Canedy teaches three-year-old Owen Olson how to do the proper stretches. The six week 9:30-11am Tuesday morning parent/child event series has two more sessions left: Music Adventure and Youth Yoga.

(From left) Buck Olson, 6, Aiden Chen, 5, and his sister Leighton, 8, follow martial arts instructor Brandon Byrd as he teaches Kung Fu.

(From left) Caroline Howley, 4, Cooper Olson, 4, and her brother Owen, 3, do stretching exercises Tuesday.

Six-year-old Evan Kupersmith studies instructor Brandon Byrd.

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Martial arts instructor Brandon Byrd teaches Kung Fu to kids at the Movin' & Groovin' Mornings at Heritage Green in Sandy Springs on Tuesday.

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