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Indian (arm-)wrestling

Number of participants: the whole class, in pairs

Necessary equipment: tatami or carpets, stopwatch

Skills: balance, strength

The pairs stand up facing each other in combat position. Their front feet should be positioned directly next to each other (touching). Their closer hands are clasped together in arm-wrestling position. The other hands are not used in this game.

Aim: to move the partner out of the balanced position.

If the participant steps out from the position in any direction or touches the ground with any body part other than the feet (hands, knees), s/he is out. Play the game with the other hands and feet, too.

Rules:

  1. It is forbidden to use the other hand.