My little Ninja

Little bear went to a martial arts class yesterday. As he is an only child, and he is grossly indulged when it comes to attention if nothing else, I am desperate to get him into structured activities.

So yesterday we went to the British Military Martial Arts, which are classes run by former members of the British Military and have all the checks etc.

Little bear was sweet. He was the only one there for that class, which is tailored for 4-7 year olds, and blossomed under her attention. He did press ups in an age appropriate way - roaring like a lion! He stood to attention, he bowed, he stretched and did age appropriate sit ups (it was all very gentle and fun) and then the instructor showed him how to do a punch and a kick (front jab, reverse punch and leg raise apparently). Watching a four year old carefully trying to punch a mark on a cushion was so sweet.

The instructor was also very strong on discipline. When little bear forgot to shout when he punched he had to do two frog jumps and say 'ribbit'.

So, £26 per month plus £60 joining fee when he gets his suit (child related expenses now mounting up) and once a week he will go and do martial arts. He loved it.