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
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 […]
Dodge ball
Make two teams and divide the tatami into two with a marker. You drop a soft ball in the middle and whoever picks the ball first may throw it towards the other team. Trying to hit their body. When they succeed they can wait on the side till someone from their team catches the ball […]
Tatami Track
In this parkour we use a tatami (lightweight or regular 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 again. […]
Siamees ukemi
Doing the front roll hand in hand with a friend in line. Make sure everyone goes at the same pace. Also it’s possible to do a backroll. (Just remind them not to hit heads and let go of the hands when they feel pulled by their partner.) Learning: Straight ukemi works best Tip: No partner […]