isshinryuronin
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Kids do have a short attention span (I do know exceptions) Whether doing warm-up exercises or techniques, a good instructor should make it fun: Throw in a few laughs, some creative exercises, tell some MA relevant stories while stretching... Then gradually get more serious as they start to appreciate what they're learning. Also role play some real life scenarios they might experience at school or the playground they can relate to. Seven to ten year olds generally are at the border of really understanding what MA concepts are about, except in the simplest terms. Just like you size up an opponent prior to engagement, you must size up your students' capabilities and adapt your style to be most effective engaging them.