Young Hero Tales Book IV: Kato And The Karate Master
Description
Young Hero Tales is a system meant to teach young children, aged 4-7, the basic principles of martial arts and self-defense through the timeless art of storytelling and playing games.
An inherent part of any traditional fairy tale is frightening children in order to warn them of the dangers that exist in this world. Giving children a “heads up†is crucial, although it should be done in a way that strengthens their self-esteem and gives them useful tools to deal with the situation, rather than scaring them into passivity.
The basic principles of all martial arts and self-defense systems are awareness of dangerous situations while using assertiveness along with verbal, vocal and physical abilities to get out of any such situation. The specialized “fairy tales†in this book help children develop and strengthen these abilities.
Each of the short stories is supplemented with a section for “grown upsâ€. These sections describe a simple game or exercise that relate to the story and focus on developing a different ability.
Kato and the Karate Master Story Goles:
• Increasing respect for other people’s personal
space.
• Discouraging bullying.
An inherent part of any traditional fairy tale is frightening children in order to warn them of the dangers that exist in this world. Giving children a “heads up†is crucial, although it should be done in a way that strengthens their self-esteem and gives them useful tools to deal with the situation, rather than scaring them into passivity.
The basic principles of all martial arts and self-defense systems are awareness of dangerous situations while using assertiveness along with verbal, vocal and physical abilities to get out of any such situation. The specialized “fairy tales†in this book help children develop and strengthen these abilities.
Each of the short stories is supplemented with a section for “grown upsâ€. These sections describe a simple game or exercise that relate to the story and focus on developing a different ability.
Kato and the Karate Master Story Goles:
• Increasing respect for other people’s personal
space.
• Discouraging bullying.
