We did do quite a bit of martial arts together (aikido). For that it wasnât presented in a win or lose way. All the takedowns and techniques were presented as a game. Keeps the kids engaged. So basically he would âtake me downâ everytime. But I would take him down every single time too. He would tell me âpapa you take me down so quicklyâ and I would reply âI was paying attention to what the master said son, maybe you should tooâ đ
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If itâs not a competition, at his age it keeps him invested. So a good 50/50 maybe 60/40 like in the martial arts class. But the master would change the exercices quite a few times in the hour. Also games to begin and end the session. Let them burn some energy. But make it more about play then win or lose. Competition and proper technique can come later