Skill: DEXTERITY
Drill: Ninja Showdown
Equipment needed: 2 rings
Instructors needed: A few to monitor
Description: The students will work on their DEXTERITY by timing their stances and techniques together.
Teaching SKILLZ: Choices
Let students choose which stance and technique they’ll combine in later rounds, giving them ownership and boosting engagement.
Brain SKILLZ: Working Memory
Students must remember the stance and technique called out, hold that information while running to the rings, and then execute both together with precision.
Step 1
Divide the class into 2 groups.
Step 2 – Setup the Drill
You will need one group on each side with two rings placed between them.
Step 3 – Explain the Rules:
  • The instructor will come up with 1 stance & 1 technique to be performed for round 1.
  • When the instructor says “go” youwill run and place both feet in the ring.
  • Then perform the technique and the stance.
  • Whoever can do this first wins a point for their team.
Step 4 – Takeaways
  • Remember to place both feet in the ring before starting.
  • Land your stance at the same time as your strike/block.
  • Try to yell loud and land strong without moving.
Step 5
  • Continue for 2-3 rounds changing or adding techniques each round.
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