Knowing that the time with the kids is coming to an end due the advent of the adult class I'm now experiencing a moment of sadness because I realize a lot of kids will stay with the class for many years and I won't be there as a constant. As much as they vex me so their constant excitement is something I do enjoy. It's just that it turns into a lot of screaming really quickly.
When I got to class I thought it was going to be test prep again, but I think Reed sensed it might not be a good idea to grind it in just before the big event. So he took one piece of the lower belt kata and made a game of it. This created a lot of enjoyment for the crowd and I thought it was a wonderful way to get a lot of exercise, but one of the boys slowed down and Reed had him takes some deep breaths and step aside for a moment.
This is one of the rambunctious boys who was really trying to keep himself together, so I'm not sure what set him off. We ended the class with elbow techniques and it was going pretty well, so he stopped and thought we should go through the jump ropes. This is basic dexterity which gets more and more complex. By the end it becomes double-dutch and we have to get through both in one jump. Again, everyone seemed to be doing really well, but the same boy ended up in the corner crying loudly. I was thinking it was low blood sugar, but apparently he hit his toe. However, the loud wailing was distracting to the class. You could see many of the students wanted to help and console, but knew they needed to be focused or they'd get waylaid by the rope. Eventually he calmed down.
Just before we finished with the double-dutch pass through Reed gave me the chance to give it a go. I made it through the first time. So happy. It requires a trust in your own timing.
Next week
I'm off on vacation to visit my old home in the far North and visit my old school! I'm so excited!
I'm also hopefully going to go to the first adult class - depending on packing and travel prep.
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