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30 minutes · Week 11: Belt Test Prep

Belt Test Prep

Polish skills, speak with confidence, and rehearse the parent demonstration.

Growing Ninjas · 3–6 years. Same 30 minutes, told as an animal story. Partners, 2–3 step directions, and a stripe they can name.

  1. 5

    Segment

    Belt Test Run (5 min)

    • Instructor acts as test proctor and calls skills.
    • Add combo calls such as Balance AND Focus.
    • Coach precision, posture, and effort.
  2. 10

    Segment

    One-on-One Check (10 min)

    • Balance: one-leg stance 10 seconds.
    • Agility: 5 quick jumps.
    • Focus: freeze 15 seconds.
    • Stealth: silent walk across the mat.
  3. 10

    Segment

    Parent Demo Practice (10 min)

    • Bow and say: My name is ___, and I am ready for my ninja test.
    • Demonstrate a skill in sync, then a proud solo pose.
    • High-five teammates. Let students take a turn leading.
  4. 5

    Segment

    Confident Ninja Breath (5 min)

    • Inhale 4, hold 2, exhale 6. Three rounds.
    • Victory stretch, then a quiet focus pose.
    • Group cheer: 1-2-3, Ninjas never quit.

3–6 years

How to teach this age

  • Use the character: “Move like Bella,” not a lecture.
  • Partner work and cooperative challenges, not races that shame.
  • Name effort and persistence, not only a perfect rep.
  • Add simple martial arts words a little at a time.
Why this helps development