Description:
The students will develop a better working MEMORY by associating animals and situations with their stances. Their goal is to remember all of their stances without making mistakes!
Teaching SKILLZ: TRICKERY
The instructor can say one command, while doing a different stance. This works on their ability to analyze what is being said, and recognize the visual cue as incorrect.
Brain SKILLZ: AUDITORY PROCESSING
The student must be able to hear the instructor call out a command, and do the correct stance as quickly as they can. This works on their ability to listen and follow verbal cues.
Step 1
Divide your class into groups.
Step 2 – Setup the drill
Demonstrate all your stances and the animals or situations that correspond. Then circle up with your instructor
Step 3 – Explain the Rules:
The instructor will call: Horse, Railroad, Surfing, Stranger, Bully
Depending on what they call, you must perform: Middle, Front, Back, Guarding, or Fighting stance
If you make a mistake, then you are out and must sit on your dot. The last person standing is the winner
Step 4 – Takeaways
Think about how the animal or situation relates to your stance before moving.
Say the name of the stance loudly.
Don’t take too long thinking about the stance, trust your MEMORY.