Skill: FOLLOWING
Drill: Copy Cat
Equipment needed: NONE
Instructors needed: Multiple to Monitor
Description: The students will work on their FOLLOWING by copying what their guardian does.
Step 1
Have the guardians spread out around the mat with their ninja.
Step 2 – Setting Up the Drill:
The guardian will start by doing a block strike or kick.
Step 3 – Explain the Rules:
  • The student will then become the “copycat” by copying what their guardian does.
  • On each round the guardian can make it a little more difficult by adding on another move.
  • After a few rounds the guardians and their students can switch roles so they guardian now has to copy their student.
Step 4 – Takeaways:
  • Encourage your student to follow your example.
  • Cheer for them when they do follow you.
  • Have fun!
Step 5
  • Continue until each student has 2-3 turns.
 
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