Our momstown Milton Tikes visited Julie & Shawn at the Academy of Martial Arts this week for a karate demo. The class focussed on teaching the kids about discipline, respect and self defense. Before entering the dojo, we were asked to remove our shoes and line up in a straight line to bow and recite "Os" which is a traditional greeting to show respect and courtesy to the instructor.
We started off by warming up first to loosen up and get prepared to do some defensive moves. We learned a persuader, release, and a hit and run technique that could be used to try and get away from a stranger. First you start off with the kick and stomp, this is know as the persuader.
Then you make a fist, slide it down your arm forcfully while pulling your wrist that is being held away from the attacker "the release". It is encouraged that the child use an outdoor voice at this point and yell "Kiai" which is a spirited yell that helps channel all of their energy into the move.
The final step was the palm strike to the nose. Once the grip is broken it gives the child the opportunity to get away - the hit and run.
Both our parents and tots had a wonderful time learning the moves and gaining some insight on how to defend ourselves when presented with a dangerous situation. Thank you Julie and Shawn for taking the time to teach us such valuable life skills!
We started off by warming up first to loosen up and get prepared to do some defensive moves. We learned a persuader, release, and a hit and run technique that could be used to try and get away from a stranger. First you start off with the kick and stomp, this is know as the persuader.
Then you make a fist, slide it down your arm forcfully while pulling your wrist that is being held away from the attacker "the release". It is encouraged that the child use an outdoor voice at this point and yell "Kiai" which is a spirited yell that helps channel all of their energy into the move.
The final step was the palm strike to the nose. Once the grip is broken it gives the child the opportunity to get away - the hit and run.
Both our parents and tots had a wonderful time learning the moves and gaining some insight on how to defend ourselves when presented with a dangerous situation. Thank you Julie and Shawn for taking the time to teach us such valuable life skills!
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