Push-ups
These 8 different ways of doing pushups are like the abb crunches and can be seen as exercises or parts of a warming up. Of course you can also combine them with a fun-damental (for example when a theory answer is wrong). Tip: Like all exercises, it’s good to gain some muscle but don’t over […]
Abb crunches with two
These 5 ways of abb crunches are done by two people and can be seen as just as an exercise, or warming up. If you want you can combine it with a fun-damental (for example when an theory answer is wrong and both people have to do this exercise) Tip: Like all exercises, it’s good […]
Tatami surfing
Learning: Work together so you will make the person on top surfing. For the one on top keep balance and try to stay in the middle. Attributes: soft tatami 1x2m2 To surf on a tatami you need at least 4 people per team. More is better/easier. (One sits on top, 2 lay down under the […]
Monkey climb
Learning: Good stance is important, feeling the weight shifting from back to front. Can you handle it? This exercise is more for youngsters than kids. Make couples of the same length and weight. While one person stands, the other has to climb it’s back and go one round till it’s returned on the partners back. […]
Chess and checkers
Learning: Get strategic, but also to enjoy chess and checkers in real life. Need: Colored tatami (1m2) This can be done only if you have colored tatami. Or have 1x1m2 tatami. (If you want you can ‘color’ the tatami by sticking a piece of sports tape on the tatami.) Rules are the same as in chess […]
Tatami Track
In this parkour we use a tatami (lightweight or regular mats depending on the kids) to follow a parkour where they will have to work on their balance but more importantly work together. Learning: By working together the pawn will stay on the tatami. Tip: When the pawn falls down, let them do that part […]
So you think you can… Aikido
So for this themed class you’ll need a jury (sensei and assistant or parents) and performers. Divide the class into little groups with mixed levels. The idea it that each group will get a sound track and has to come up with their own Aikido demonstration. Depanding on your time schedule and level of the […]
Doshu’s class
Learning: Space is crucial to do Aikido, how does this way of working changes the way you work? Welcome to Doshu’s class. As you might know the whole country is joining this special class. Space is usually limited to 1 square meter. (Or less.) We transfer the same feeling by shrinking the tatami to the […]
Defence circle
Learning: You’re not alone, keep track of your surroundings. Almost the same as working in groups, but with a little bit more pressure. Because the partners are allowed to walk around. Of course this depends on the space and technique. Tip: Make sure that everyone looks where they throw / fall
The Wave (difficult)
Learning: Doing an Aikido technique with little information, makes sure you take a very good look what happens in a little amount of time. Everyone in the group closes their eyes and sensei picks a couple who will perform <technique>. When a couple is selected, they start (slowly) performing the technique which everyone else follows […]