Thread: kid's classes
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Old 01-26-2002, 12:32 PM   #9
lt-rentaroo
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Hello,

"What do you think is the most important thing for kids to "get"? Is it centering? Getting out of the line of attack? Watching their backs? Focus? General movement principles?"


I believe the most important thing for children to learn is getting off the line of the attack. I have a simple reason for this belief; if the child is not there when the strike comes, then the child has avoided the confrontation (for the moment) and can now better control the situation. Often, children who begin martial arts classes (doesn't matter which martial art) have a tendency to try and block every thing that comes their way, whether it is a punch, kick, grab, whatever. I stress that it is much easier to defend yourself and control the situation if you are just not there when the punch, kick, grab, whatever arrives.

There are numerous games and practice drills that can be used to teach children this very simple principle.

Have a good day!

LOUIS A. SHARPE, JR.
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