Zane and His Dad are demonstrating a quick release move. This is to protect children from strangers and bullies who try to hold on to them and cause harm. The children are taught to pull against the thumbs as they step back to release the opponents grip.
THis picture shows Mr.May demonstrating the beginning of teaching children to fall backward. We begin from a seated position and eventually have them standing. They are to cross their arms,tuck their heads and roll backwards as they slap the mat and kia.
After rolling backward and slapping the map a defensive position is taught to keep off your opponent and push them away. This prevents the child from being tackled and allows them a chance to get up and run away to safety. The parents did a great job don't you think?!
Mr. May is so good about getting down to the level of the student to make them feel comfortable even the first day in class. I am so proud of his tenderness with students.
Once again, thank you to ALL parents who took part in these special classes this weekend. We are so proud of all of our students.
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