Lyle Bogin

Try to embrace their chaotic state and guide them towards techniques.

Boys love to wrestle and play like puppies.

I like to get to know kids a bit, and find what they are interested in. I don't feel limited to teaching aikido techniques. The principals of the martial arts can be expressed through any form.

Jumping over objects style contests is a nice break for a teacher.

I like to slowly build the intensity up to a point where I actually ask them to focus.

Remember, as long as noone is getting hurt, there's no reason to be upset. If all they want to do is run around and kick eachother, teach them how to do it well. Then they will follow you into your vision for their training.