Submitted by Andrea Cope
Idea posted May 13, 2002
I make them keep their right thumb in the correct position for balance from the very beginning. Once they get used to grabbing with it, it's a hard habit to break. I introduce right hand notes as we get to them in Recorder Karate. I only teach BAG in group lesson. The rest of the notes I teach at my desk, one kid at a time. As they pass each belt test, I teach the note they need for the next one. It sounds very time-consuming, but I think it's actually more efficient. Often they've already learned it from a friend who's a step ahead of them.
First tests of the year are coming next week. They're so excited they can hardly stand it! (Love it, Barb.)