Keith writes… “I have just started a new class for 4-7 year olds. To say they are bundles of energy is an understatement. I seem to spend the lesson with one or more of them hanging off one of my arms while another hugs one of my legs. I’m loving teaching them and getting some […]
“Yoi!”, I commanded. “Osu!”, the class responded. “Bassai Dai”, I said. “Bassai Dai”, they announced. “Hajime!” My advanced junior class began their kata. Two or three looked super sharp, crisp with their technique, fast with their turns and with a visual intensity strong enough to burn holes. Then there were students whose techniques reminded me of […]
Here’s a quick karate game for you kids’ classes. Use this as a warm up, a challenge or an end of class reward. It’s called “Thieves” and works like this: Place some cones in a large circle that spans the training floor. Each student stands next to their own cone. Now place 20 or so extra belts […]
