How Do You Play SNAKE, A Martial Arts Game For Kids And Adults?
Keeping students engaged during class not only helps increase their enjoyment of class, but also leads to higher student retention and enrollment. True for both kids and adult classes, games of skill keep students on their toes. Try tossing one of these games into your next class. This game is great for coordination, speed and agility, timing, and building strong leg muscles. You’ll need to make a foam version of a rope dart. Use heavier, soft rope and foam pipe insulation from Home Depot. Once you tie a 14″ piece of insulation to the end of the rope, fold it in half and wrap it lightly in duct tape. It should be soft and squishy, see the attached image. You should be able to swing it over your head like a rope dart. Now, gather your students in a circle around you so that they are standing just close enough to hit with the “snake.” Begin by spinning the snake at their feet. Instruct your students to jump higher by driving their knees into their armpits. If the snake hits their legs, t
