30 minutes · Week 8: Courage

Courage with Leo

Courage is facing fears and trying new things even when they feel hard.

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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

   Warm-up

   Brave Lion Roar

   Build confidence with posture and voice.

   • Lion stance: feet wide, chest up, hands on hips.
   • Count to 3, then a brave roar.
   • Each ninja steps forward, poses, and roars.
   • Hold the stance while the instructor tries to make you laugh.
2. 10

   Skill of the week

   Developing Courage

   Courage is facing fears and trying new things even when they feel hard.

   • Step into the Unknown — Eyes closed, deep breath, step forward on Go.
   • Brave Stances — Strike a strong ninja pose while the class cheers.
   • Courage Wall Push — Push a padded wall and send doubt away.
3. 10

   Ninja challenge

   Fearless Jumps

   Face a small, spotted jump and commit.

   • Setup: Soft obstacle. Cushioned landing.
   • Two-foot jump over a low obstacle.
   • Raise it slightly. Try anyway.
   • Run and jump without stopping to second-guess.
   • Jump with a lion roar.
4. 5

   Cool-down + stripe

   Calm Lion

   Award the Purple Stripe. Ask what they learned about courage.

   • Lion stretch from knees, arms forward.
   • Silent roar breathing, 3 times.
   • Lion's rest on the back, hands on belly.
   • Inhale confidence. Exhale doubt. 3 times.