Category Archives: Kids

Throwing Progression

Posted on March 2, 2014 by Wally

Today in kid’s class we took a look at the new requirements and just went down the line with throws.  We started with Randori position – that was simple, then moved to the push pull game, O Soto Gari and … Continue reading →

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New Kid’s Requirements

Posted on February 27, 2014 by Wally

New kid’s requirements!  Streamlined, color coded (thanks to Dan for that idea) and all packaged on to one page. The only thing that is certain about these requirements?  They’ll change.  They are always evolving. You can follow a link to … Continue reading →

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Game #7: Hang for Time

Posted on February 22, 2014 by Wally

A grip game seemed appropriate for this week, so in addition to some other grip themed work, the students saw who could hang from the pullup bar the longest. Simple game, simple result.  The only hard part is making sure … Continue reading →

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Game #6: The Deliberate Mistake

Posted on February 16, 2014 by Wally

Watching people make mistakes can be an emotional business.  Maybe you’re worried for them and you don’t want to see them make a mistake.  Maybe you’ve got a grudge against them and you do want to see them make a … Continue reading →

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One Difference

Posted on February 12, 2014 by Wally

With the theme this week being “one correction”, I figured it might be interesting to ask the students if they can spot one similarity and one difference between techniques.  Today in kid’s class we looked at the ridgehand and the … Continue reading →

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