Judo from 3 years old: the “baby judo”
The ” baby judo »Is aimed at children from 3 years old. The course lasts between 45 and 60 minutes. It is above all an initiation where toddlers learn to use their motor skills. The judo teacher mainly teaches them to manage their fear of falls and, little by little, contact with the other children of the group. Note that mannequins are used for teaching toddlers to fall without being afraid of hurting someone.
To know
Budding judokas also discover basic technical words, via visual aids translated from Japanese. They refer to the postures and figures that they will understand over time.
The rules of Judo
A moral code is presented to the children. Respect for this code is the first condition, the very basis of the practice of judo. It is one of the most important teaching aids. The values of judo are taught and must be scrupulously respected by young judokas.
These are: ‘friendship, courage, sincerity, honor, modesty, respect, self-control, politeness. the hi on the mat is also one of the key moments of the practice, and this, from the youngest age of toddlers.
In terms of equipment, a jacket and pants make up the kimono, the recommended combat clothing. Families can equip themselves very well in their usual sports store. It takes around 15 euros for a judoka outfit for a child.
Judo, a sport for all children
Judo is recommended for all children, without restriction. The personalities of toddlers can also be brought to evolve on the mat. Children who are very shy at the start can become much more open by being around new friends, during complex motor exercises to be performed as a duo. Other toddlers, rather restless, can, for their part, become more gentle and attentive to the rules necessary to accomplish a requested figure.
A very masculine sport until then, the 2012 figures show an increase in registrations for girls at the national level.