RSS 2.0 FeedJuly 29, 2010, Bellmore Life
Buddy Day at Goshinkan Dojo
Getting Their kicks: Goshinkan Dojo kids and their friends have a blast displaying their martial arts prowess during Buddy Day.
Goshinkan Dojo at Merrick’s Family Self Defense Center recently celebrated Buddy Day. Each student in the school’s Kids Program brought a friend to class to have fun the Goshinkan Dojo way.
Goshinkan students and their partners participated in a class involving some basic self-defense techniques, safety reminders and lots of friendly games and contests. The buddies blocked, punched and kicked their way through a variety of entertaining activities designed by Sensei Jeff and his staff.
“Basically, we wanted to give our buddies a sense of how we learn to defend ourselves in a structured, but enjoyable and kid-centered environment,” said Sensei Jeff Lovering, the school’s director.
Mr. Lovering added, “Our Kids Program is designed to be healthy for the mind and the body. We talk about all kinds of issues that are important for kids today; safety, stranger danger, bullying and self-defense. Our kids learn to ‘walk and talk’ first, but also how to defend themselves if someone is really trying to hurt them.”
After class, the students and their buddies were treated to Italian ices, a cool ending to a very “cool” class.
Goshinkan Dojo is at 1754 Merrick Avenue, Merrick. For information about programs or to register for classes, call Goshinkan Dojo at 223-7233 (2BE-SAFE).
