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The Karate Kid

Up to 10 minAges 3 to 12No equipment needed

How to play

A quick circle game where everyone does star jumps, counts down, then picks one of three karate moves. Match the leader to score a point; it suits all ages and is over fast.

  1. Form a large circle with everyone one metre apart. Choose a leader for the middle.
  2. The leader secretly picks a karate chop, a front kick or a double arm block.
  3. Everyone does star jumps counting down from 5 to 1, then everyone shows one of the three moves.
  4. Nobody is out. Everyone who matches the leader scores a point.
  5. Play several rounds, swapping the leader each time. Swap in squat jumps or lunge jumps, and add sound effects.

At a glance

Category
Warm-up games
Ages
Ages 3 to 12
Time
Up to 10 min
Equipment
No equipment needed
Good for
Fitness

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