Category Archives: Kids

Yielding

Posted on September 21, 2013 by Wally

Today in kid’s class we worked the ideas of absorbing versus yielding when a kick comes in.  To absorb a kick, you stand strong and take the shot.  To yield against a kick, you let the kick hit you and … Continue reading →

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Theme of the Week: Play

Posted on August 19, 2013 by Wally

When we play, we learn.  Why?  Because when we truly enter play mode, we smile, we try new things and we don’t get upset when the “game” tells us we made a mistake. This week we’ll be examining how we … Continue reading →

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Adapt

Posted on July 20, 2013 by Wally

Today in kid’s class we worked a few reversals from the guard position, both top and bottom.  For the bottom player, we worked the scissor sweep and one way of coming back to seated randori.  For the top player, we … Continue reading →

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The Process

Posted on June 5, 2013 by Wally

I’m really happy that the kids are able to hold pads for one another.  For one thing, it means they get to hit stuff with their punches.  For another, it represents a huge gain in my ability to trust the … Continue reading →

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Note for June

Posted on June 2, 2013 by Wally

Every month I write myself a note and set it by my desk.  What is the note for?  It is a monthly reminder about what I’m working on in terms of my teaching. This month’s note reads: “work a concept … Continue reading →

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