Shoulder-tag

Number of participants: the whole class, in pairs

Necessary equipment: tatami or carpets, stopwatch

Skills: reaction time, action time, space perception, free combat movement

Pairs line up facing each other in combat position.

Aim: to touch the shoulder of the partner with the palm of your hand. Who scores the most points in a given time is the winner.

Rules:

1. Scoring is only allowed with a fully open palm.
2. Participants should pay attention not to hit the other in the eye.
3. Self-defense is allowed but only by means of evasion by movement.

Variations:

1. This game can later on serve as a drill of the already learned defense techniques.
2. We may play rounds in which the participants can only use one of their hands to score points.
3. Touching the belt of the partner may be a variation in scoring.