Equipment needed:
1 belt and 1 wave master per line
Instructors needed:
A Couple to Monitor
Description:
Students will practice having good concentration by walking with one leg tied to another ninja then being able to use the legs that are tied to throw front kicks hitting a pad.
Teaching SKILLZ: Extrinsic Motivation
Students are motivated to perform their best because they want to earn points for their team or receive recognition for working well together.
Brain SKILLZ: Working Memory
Students must remember the sequence (walk in sync, chamber, kick with tied leg, repeat) while also coordinating with their partner.
Step 1
Divide your students into lines
Step 2 – Explain the Rules
The first two students in each line will stand up. The instructor will tie two of their legs together.
When the instructor says “go” the students will work together to walk down the mat to their wave master.
When they get to the wave master, they will use the legs that are tied together to throw 5 front kicks.
After they are done with their kicks, the students will turn around and walk back to their line.
On round two challenge them to do 10 front kicks.
Step 3 – Takeaways
Take your time so that you don’t fall down.
Communicate with your partner so that the game is easy.
Chamber on each kick so that you can hit the target!