Every swimmer starts somewhere. Explore the skills our certified instructors teach one-on-one at your home, condo, rented or community pool, from first floats to race-ready strokes.
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Your child learns the breaststroke kick, where both legs move together, followed by a short moment of sliding forward. For most people, this kick is where much of breaststroke's forward push comes from.
Your child puts the arms, the breath, the kick and the glide together into full breaststroke. This is when separate pieces turn into a real, restful stroke they can use.
Kids · Teens · Adults · SeniorsYour child learns to stretch out long and still after each kick, so they slide further with less effort. It is a small change that makes breaststroke feel smooth and relaxed.
Kids · Teens · Adults · SeniorsYour child learns the beat of butterfly: two kicks for every arm stroke. Getting the kicks in the right place is what makes the stroke flow instead of feeling heavy.
Your child learns the underwater part of the butterfly arm stroke, with both arms pulling together. This is where the arms push your child forward and set up the swing over the water.
Your child learns to keep a smooth, well-timed breaststroke as the swims get longer, first 50 and then 100 metres. It turns breaststroke into a stroke they can use for fitness, fun and longer swims.
Your child learns the smooth, rolling wave that powers butterfly, moving through the water like a dolphin. It is the rhythm the whole stroke is built on, and many children find it great fun.
Your child learns to swing both arms forward over the water together, the part that gives butterfly its wing-like look. A low, relaxed swing keeps them moving and feels much easier than a big lift.
Your child learns to take a quick breath straight ahead, with the chin close to the water, without breaking the stroke. A low, quick breath keeps butterfly smooth and makes it much less tiring.
Kids · Teens · AdultsYour child puts the body wave, the kicks, the arms and the breath together into full butterfly. They start with 5 metres of good stroke and build up to 25 metres.
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