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A Fun Way to Teach Kids – Using Booboos

September 19, 2021September 21, 2021kiaiLeave a comment

This article describes a “fun” approach to teaching kids in general and kendo specifically.  It is an approach that I use from time to time that seems quite effective. Continue reading →

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Teaching Kids – Boundaries, Models and the Child Whisperer

December 14, 2019March 9, 2020kiaiLeave a comment

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Drawing by Ophie, Jan 2020.

At a local community center, I came across a sports teacher who seems to have a way with little kids (pre-kindergarten usually).  I call him the “Child Whisperer.”*  Whenever Continue reading →

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Resources for Teaching Children Kendo

May 1, 2018January 18, 2020kiaiLeave a comment

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Cleaning the dojo floor which the kids seem to love doing.

Some instructors, parents and myself are preparing to start kendo classes specifically for children.  To facilitate that, I have compiled a list of resources that I’ve found so far in Continue reading →

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