TEACHING HORTING IN GENERAL SECONDARY EDUCATION INSTITUTIONS

	The Ministry of Education and Science of Ukraine recommends the introduction of horting in Ukrainian schools We provide educational and methodological support for teaching horting in the general secondary education system

MODEL CURRICULUM “PHYSICAL CULTURE. GRADES 5–6” FOR GENERAL SECONDARY EDUCATION INSTITUTIONS PHYSICAL CULTURE CURRICULUM FOR SECONDARY EDUCATION INSTITUTIONS, GRADES 5–6. VARIABLE MODULE “COMBAT HORTING” "Recommended by the Ministry of Education and Science of Ukraine" Order of the Ministry of Education and Science of Ukraine dated July 12, 2021 No. 795 (as amended by the Order of the Ministry of Education and Science of Ukraine dated August 10, 2021 No. 898)

COMBAT HORTING CURRICULUM FOR STUDENTS IN GRADES 1–11 OF GENERAL SECONDARY EDUCATION INSTITUTIONS "Approved for use in general education institutions" by the Commission on Defense of the Fatherland of the Scientific and Methodological Council for Education of the Ministry of Education and Science of Ukraine *(letter from the State Scientific Institution “Institute for Modernization of Educational Content” of the Ministry of Education and Science of Ukraine dated 12.12.2019 No. 22.1/12-G-1143)* Combat Horting training program for group and section work, approved by the Ministry of Education and Science of Ukraine

Consultation on teaching combat horting in secondary education institutions can be obtained from physical education teachers and leaders of combat horting clubs at school, which are officially implemented in secondary education institutions and are already operating in the regions of Ukraine, namely:
	Head of the "Form" competitions section OLEKSANDR GRECHANYI First Vice-President of the National Federation of Combat Horting of Ukraine Deputy Chairman of the Presidium of the National Federation of Combat Horting of Ukraine Physical education teacher at the "Intellect" Lyceum in Kyiv World and European champion, multiple champion of Ukraine Sergeant Major of the Airborne Assault Troops (Reserve) Master of Sports of Ukraine in horting International category judge in horting International Master of Combat Horting, black belt - 6th rank Higher pedagogical special education - Kharkiv Academy of Physical Education 15 years of experience training with children Author of methodological manuals and scientific articles on pedagogy Contacts: 02081, Dniprovska Naberezhna St., 19-64, Kyiv, Ukraine. Tel: +38-050-226-85-09, +38-063-225-78-37 mob. E-mail: dkfwkk@gmail.com Google Scholar Profile: https://scholar.google.com.ua/citations?hl=ru&user=Z3qQCE8AAAAJ Youtube channel: COMBAT HORTING
	Combat Horting Instructor of the Kiev Panther Club NATALIA VOLYNETS Higher pedagogical special education Master of Sports of Ukraine in horting Training location: Kyiv Secondary School No. 169 Address: Kyiv, Kotovskogo St., 2. Transfer: From the "Dorohozhichy" metro station, walk 2 minutes to secondary school No. 169. Class schedule: Monday, Wednesday, Friday - from 3:00 PM to 5:30 PM. Mixed group of children from 6 to 14 years old. Contacts: Tel: +38-098-320-31-08 mob. E-mail: horting.pantera@gmail.com
	President of the First All-Ukrainian Combat Horting Club "CYBORG" IHOR SHEVCHUK, Born on May 25, 1971. Horting instructor Master of Sports of Ukraine in horting Education: higher military-pedagogical (St. Petersburg Higher Military Command School of Internal Troops of the Ministry of Internal Affairs of Russia); higher legal education (Kyiv National University of Internal Affairs of Ukraine). Training location: Lyceum "UNIVERSUM" Address: Kyiv, Polytechnic Street, 3-A. Transfer: from the metro station "Polytechnic Institute" walk 1 minute to the Lyceum "Universum". Class schedule: Monday, Friday - from 16:00 to 18:15, Wednesday - from 15:00 to 17:15,. Mixed group of children aged 14 to 17. Contacts: Tel: +38-097-895-96-65 mob. Google Scholar Profile: https://scholar.google.com.ua/citations?hl=ru&user=QFt5XlQAAAAJ
	First Vice-President of the Kyiv City Federation of Combat Horting RUSLAN KIBLITSKY, Born on July 3, 1971. Member of the Presidium of the National Federation of Combat Horting of Ukraine Head of the Kiev fighting horting club "Sapsan". Master of Sports of Ukraine in horting Training location: Kyiv Secondary School No. 3. Address: Kyiv, Pravdy Ave., 84. Transfer: from the metro station "Minsk" Class schedule: younger group - Monday, Wednesday - younger group from 5:00 PM to 6:30 PM, older group - from 7:00 PM to 9:00 PM, Saturday - from 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM. Contacts: Tel: +38-067-465-73-26, +38-093-142-21-67 mob. E-mail: horting.podol@gmail.com Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/ruslan.kiblinskiy Google Scholar Profile: https://scholar.google.com.ua/citations?hl=ru&user=n-2_groAAAAJ
	Vice-President of the Kyiv City Federation of Combat Horting IVAN SAMOKHA, Born on July 7, 1990. Director of the National Federation of Combat Horting of Ukraine Member of the Presidium of the National Federation of Combat Horting of Ukraine Master of Combat Horting, 3 ranks Founder and President of the Kyiv Combat Horting Club "Praktik" Higher pedagogical special education: Borys Grinchenko Kyiv University Multiple champion of Ukraine and winner of the Ukrainian Cup Master of Sports of Ukraine in horting National category judge for combat horting Author and performer of songs on sports and patriotic themes Contacts: Tel: +38-093-449-70-46 mob. E-mail: praktik-club@ukr.net Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/ivansamoha Google Scholar Profile: https://scholar.google.com.ua/citations?hl=ru&user=BcOtEEsAAAAJ
	President of the Kiev Combat Horting Club "Borets" OLEKSANDR BLYZNIUK, Born on February 9, 1974. Physical education teacher at Secondary comprehensive school of I-III levels No. 99, Kyiv Master of Combat Horting, black belt Master of Sports of Ukraine in horting National category judge Education: National Pedagogical University named after M. P. Dragomanov, Department of Physical Education Address: Kyiv, Mykolsko-Slobidska St., 1A. Groups of children from 4 to 8 years old. Contacts: Ukraine, 02094, Kyiv, Pozharsky St., building 15, apt. 2/4. Tel: +38-093-225-05-81 mob. Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100034903971775 Google Scholar Profile: https://scholar.google.com.ua/citations?hl=ru&user=KM3TZ3UAAAAJ
	President of the Solomyansk District Federation of Combat Horting in Kyiv NARVIN SELIAMIYEV, Born on February 1, 1968. Master of Combat Horting, 5 ranks; Higher pedagogical education; Master of Sports of Ukraine in horting; International category judge. Contacts: Tel: +38-096-589-15-35 mob.
	President of the Shevchenkivskyi District Federation of Combat Horting in Kyiv EVHENIY BYCHENKO, Born on February 1, 1981. Teacher of the 1st-3rd grade school No. 1 of the Shevchenkivskyi district of Kyiv Master of Combat Horting, black belt, Master of Sports of Ukraine in horting Higher pedagogical education: Mykolaiv State University named after V. O. Sukhomlynsky Second Prize Winner in the nomination "Teacher of the Year - 2019" in Kyiv Contacts: Tel: +38-067-928-26-96, +38-063-858-33-22 mob. E-mail:varyaggdr@ukr.net Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100003586270965
	President of the Kyiv City Federation of Combat Horting SERHII KARASEVYCH, Born on March 7, 1971. Vice-President of the National Federation of Combat Horting of Ukraine Member of the Presidium of the National Federation of Combat Horting of Ukraine International Master of Combat Horting, 6 ranks Head of the coaching board of the National Combat Horting Federation of Ukraine International category judge in combat horting Master of Sports of Ukraine in horting; Founder and President of the Kiev Combat Horting Club "Panther" Physical education teacher at School of I-III levels No. 169, Kyiv Higher pedagogical special education Training location: Kyiv Secondary School No. 169 Address: Kyiv, Kotovskogo St., 2. Transfer: From the Dorogozhychi metro station, walk 2 minutes to secondary school No. 169. Class schedule: Monday, Wednesday, Friday - from 3:00 PM to 5:30 PM. Mixed group of children from 6 to 14 years old. Contacts: Tel: +38-067-245-32-55, +38-093-889-67-57 mob. E-mail: horting.pantera@gmail.com Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100010915781529 Google Scholar Profile: https://scholar.google.com.ua/citations?hl=ru&user=GY_IodkAAAAJ

	Characteristics of the program of horting
	Horting in secondary education institutions in Ukraine

	A dissertation research on the topic of combat horting "FORMATION OF AN ACTIVE LIFE POSITION IN ADOLESCENTS IN PHYSICAL CULTURE LESSONS AND THE SPORTS CLUB "COMBAT HORTING" is being conducted by the head of the scientific and methodological board of the NFBCU Dikhtyarenko Zoya Mykhailivna for the degree of Doctor of Pedagogical Sciences in the specialty 011 - "Educational Pedagogical Sciences" in the field of knowledge 01 - "Education/Pedagogy" Head of the Scientific and Methodological Board of the WHF ZOIA DIKHTIARENKO Candidate of Pedagogical Sciences: specialty 13.00.07 - theory and methods of education; Scientific Secretary of the Educational and Scientific Institute of Special Physical and Combat Training and Rehabilitation, Associate Professor of the Department of Physical Education, Sports and Human Health of the University of the State Fiscal Service of Ukraine; Senior Researcher at the Institute of Educational Problems of the National Academy of Pedagogical Sciences of Ukraine; Head of the Association of Teachers and Scientists of Ukraine Master of Sports of Ukraine in horting Contacts: Tel: +38-067-217-97-17 mob. E-mail: zmdiktyarenk@gmail.com
Certificate on the implementation of the results of the dissertation research "FORMATION OF AN ACTIVE LIFE POSITION IN ADOLESCENTS IN PHYSICAL CULTURE LESSONS AND THE SPORTS CLUB "FIGHTING HORTING" Dikhtyarenko Zoya Mykhailivna for the degree of Doctor of Pedagogical Sciences in the specialty 011 - "Educational Pedagogical Sciences" in the field of knowledge 01 - "Education/Pedagogy" on the basis of the Lyceum "Intellect" of the Darnytskyi district of Kyiv

Certificate on the implementation of the results of the dissertation research "FORMATION OF AN ACTIVE LIFE POSITION IN ADOLESCENTS IN PHYSICAL CULTURE LESSONS AND THE SPORTS CLUB "BATTLE HORTING" Dikhtyarenko Zoya Mykhailivna for the degree of Doctor of Pedagogical Sciences in the specialty 011 - "Educational Pedagogical Sciences" in the field of knowledge 01 - "Education/Pedagogy" on the basis of the Lyceum "Universum" of the Shevchenkivskyi district of Kyiv

Certificate on the implementation of the results of the dissertation research "FORMATION OF AN ACTIVE LIFE POSITION IN ADOLESCENTS IN PHYSICAL CULTURE LESSONS AND THE SPORTS CLUB "BATTLE HORTING" Dikhtyarenko Zoya Mykhailivna for the degree of Doctor of Pedagogical Sciences in the specialty 011 - "Educational Pedagogical Sciences" in the field of knowledge 01 - "Education/Pedagogy" on the basis of Primary School No. 334 of the Darnytskyi district of Kyiv

Horting for Schoolchildren of Different Age Groups: Educational, Physical, and Moral Development System

Horting as a means of physical education and personal development of schoolchildren represents a comprehensive educational system aimed not only at improving physical fitness, but also at forming a strong, disciplined, responsible, and socially active personality. In the educational environment, Horting is considered not simply as a combat sport, but as a pedagogical tool that combines physical training, health improvement, moral education, development of character traits, and formation of a culture of a healthy lifestyle.

The methodology of Horting for children and adolescents is based on age-related principles of development, taking into account the physiological, psychological, and social characteristics of each period of childhood. The main goal of children's Horting programs is to create favorable conditions for the harmonious development of the younger generation through movement, sports activity, teamwork, and personal achievement.

Horting for Younger Schoolchildren (approximately 6–10 years old)

At the stage of primary school age, Horting serves primarily as a means of forming a child's interest in physical activity, developing basic motor skills, and creating a positive attitude toward sports.

Classes for younger children are built in the form of educational and developmental activities that include:

general physical preparation;
coordination exercises;
balance and agility development;
speed and reaction training;
basic elements of safe movement;
posture formation and strengthening of the musculoskeletal system;
development of attention, discipline, and self-control.

At this age, special attention is paid to creating a friendly and supportive atmosphere where every child feels successful and motivated. The coach acts not only as a sports instructor but also as an educator who helps children develop respect for others, responsibility, perseverance, and confidence.

Through Horting activities, children learn:

to follow rules;
to respect teammates and opponents;
to achieve goals through effort;
to control emotions;
to overcome difficulties step by step.

The educational philosophy of Horting emphasizes that victory is not only a result of competition but also personal progress, improvement, and overcoming one's own limitations.

Horting for Middle School Students (approximately 11–14 years old)

During adolescence, the role of Horting becomes broader, combining physical development with psychological education and social formation of personality.

At this stage, training programs focus on:

development of strength, endurance, flexibility, and speed;
improvement of technical skills;
mastering more complex elements of Horting techniques;
development of tactical thinking;
formation of competitive experience;
improvement of self-confidence and emotional stability.

Adolescents experience significant physical and psychological changes, therefore Horting provides an organized environment where young people can direct their energy toward constructive goals.

Training helps teenagers develop:

discipline and responsibility;
leadership qualities;
ability to work in a team;
respect for social values;
resistance to negative influences.

Horting creates an alternative to harmful social habits by promoting an active lifestyle, sports culture, and personal responsibility for one's health.

The coach plays an important mentoring role, helping students understand that martial arts are based not on aggression, but on self-control, respect, ethics, and personal development.

Horting for High School Students (approximately 15–18 years old)

For older students, Horting becomes a system of advanced physical preparation, character development, and preparation for adult life.

Training programs for senior school students include:

advanced physical conditioning;
improvement of technical and tactical skills;
preparation for sports competitions;
development of psychological stability;
formation of leadership abilities;
preparation for professional and social challenges.

At this age, young athletes learn to understand the deeper values of martial arts:

responsibility for personal actions;
respect for society;
ability to make independent decisions;
perseverance in achieving goals;
ethical behavior in competition and everyday life.

Horting contributes to the formation of a mature personality capable of self-management, cooperation, and constructive participation in society.

Horting in the Educational Environment of Schools

The integration of Horting into schools corresponds with modern approaches to physical education, where sport is viewed as an important component of comprehensive personality development.

School Horting programs can be implemented through:

physical education lessons;
extracurricular sports clubs;
school sports sections;
youth sports organizations;
educational and patriotic programs;
sports festivals and competitions.

The Horting educational system supports cooperation between:

schools;
families;
coaches;
sports organizations;
local communities.

Parents play a particularly important role, because family support strengthens motivation, responsibility, and long-term commitment of young athletes.

The Role of Horting in Moral and Patriotic Education

One of the important educational directions of Horting is the formation of moral qualities and social responsibility.

Through regular training and participation in sports activities, children and adolescents develop:

respect for cultural traditions;
understanding of honor and dignity;
responsibility toward others;
willingness to help teammates;
respect for laws and social norms;
patriotic consciousness.

Horting teaches young athletes that true strength is expressed not only through physical abilities but also through kindness, discipline, intelligence, and the ability to control oneself.

Horting as a Foundation for a Healthy Lifestyle

Participation in Horting encourages children and young people to develop lifelong healthy habits:

regular physical activity;
balanced nutrition;
personal hygiene;
proper daily routine;
rejection of harmful habits;
emotional self-regulation.

The sport helps young people understand that health is a valuable personal resource that must be protected and developed throughout life.

Horting for schoolchildren of different age groups represents a modern educational and sports system that combines physical development, health improvement, moral education, and social formation of personality.

From the first steps in childhood to advanced training in adolescence, Horting creates conditions for the development of strong, confident, disciplined, and socially responsible young people.

The mission of children's and youth Horting programs is not only to prepare athletes, but also to educate future citizens who possess physical strength, moral principles, respect for others, and the ability to contribute positively to their communities and society.

World Horting Federation promotes the development of children's and youth Horting programs worldwide, supporting coaches, schools, clubs, and families in creating a safe, educational, and inspiring environment for the younger generation.