Same pace
Learning: When you work slow and step by step, everyone is forced to look into detail. In this workform we explain a technique in steps. Every step we make, we do all together so that everyone has the time to check if they are working correctly. Tip: When you are in the middle the outerst […]
Rows or Cross
Learning: Repetition is good, but don’t forget your surroundings. This is a way to keep students moving. The way it works is doing an exercise or ukemi roll several times. You can split your group into two lines and let them do this all in the same direction. Or you can split the group and […]
Go Ai-ki-do
This is a variation for those who have a tatami without ‘tatami lines’ / rows. All you need is an obi or two markers (like flipflops). You make 3 area’s in the dojo. First is called ‘Ai’, second ‘Ki’ and thirth ‘Do’. When you tell the group to go to ‘Do’ they have to run […]
Senpai say’s
Everyone lines up on the mat. Senpai stands in front of the group and starts with calling out what he wants to see. By saying “Senpai says Shomen.” Everyone should do as asked: shomen. Whoever is last can sit down and wait till the game is over. And whenever Senpai say’s “Shomen” (without Senpai says) […]