Skill: Versatility
Drill: Musical Forms
Equipment needed: None
Instructors needed: Several to Monitor
Description: The students will test their VERSATILITY in this drill by performing their form to their full ability and showing resourcefulness by being able to start and stop mid-combination.
Teaching SKILLZ:
EXTRINSIC MOTIVATION – The last student standing in the game will be the winner, and the instructor can allow that student to pick the game at the end of class.
Brain SKILLZ:
AUDITORY PROCESSING – The student must be able to listen for the music to stop, and when it does stop doing their form, regardless of where their body is. This works on their ability to respond to audio cues quickly, as if they do not stop when the music stops, they will be out.
Step 1
Divide the class into groups based on rank.
Step 2 – Setting Up the Drill:
Assign one instructor per group to monitor, and one to start and stop the music.
Step 3 – Explain the Rules:
  • When the music starts, you will perform your form with full speed and power.
  • When the music stops you must freeze mid-combination even if your leg is in the air.
  • If you move, you are out.
  • Last person standing wins.
Step 4 – Takeaways:
  • While frozen, remember what the next move is.
  • If you’re caught off guard, focus yourself, then continue.
  • Do not anticipate the pause; rather perform with purpose.
Step 5
  • Continue until only one person is left.
 
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