Mashoonga offers more than just a fun sparring activity with foam sabers; it's a platform for students to cultivate honor, sportsmanship, and character. While the thrill of the game is undeniable, the core values of honesty, self-regulation, and integrity are emphasized throughout. Underneath the excitement of wielding foam sabers lies a structured game with clear rules and expectations of conduct. Through Mashoonga, students not only learn physical skills but also develop important life skills such as teamwork, respect for opponents, and resilience. It is essential to acknowledge the inherent risks associated with any contact sport. Safety measures and supervision are prioritized to minimize the possibility of injury while ensuring that students can fully immerse themselves in the experience.
Mashoonga! is a fast-paced padded saber combat game fought in multiple rounds. Throughout this class we will focus on integrity, sportsmanship, and swordplay. During the duration of the semester, we will learn the basics of Mashoonga! play group games, and organize at least one tournament in which students will have the opportunity to compete against each other for ultimate supremacy. Enjoyment is optional. Pain is guaranteed. Victory is earned.
In order for students to participate, a parental release form must be signed and kept on record. Every effort will be made to keep kids safe, but there are inherent risks involved. Any student who fails to obey all safety rules will be removed from the class.
In the past, I have had issues with some students being too aggressive and breaking multiple sabers. The sabers are expensive. I'd like to be able to send a saber home with each student at the end of the semester, but if a student breaks more than one saber in the class, they will not receive one to take home. If there are extra sabers at the end of the semester, students may be offered an opportunity to purchase one for $15 on a first-come-first-served basis.
Requirements:
Parental release form completed and signed
A readiness for physical activity
Mashoonga offers more than just a fun sparring activity with foam sabers; it's a platform for students to cultivate honor, sportsmanship, and character. While the thrill of the game is undeniable, the core values of honesty, self-regulation, and integrity are emphasized throughout. Underneath the excitement of wielding foam sabers lies a structured game with clear rules and expectations of conduct. Through Mashoonga, students not only learn physical skills but also develop important life skills such as teamwork, respect for opponents, and resilience. It is essential to acknowledge the inherent risks associated with any contact sport. Safety measures and supervision are prioritized to minimize the possibility of injury while ensuring that students can fully immerse themselves in the experience.
Mashoonga offers more than just a fun sparring activity with foam sabers; it's a platform for students to cultivate honor, sportsmanship, and character. While the thrill of the game is undeniable, the core values of honesty, self-regulation, and integrity are emphasized throughout. Underneath the excitement of wielding foam sabers lies a structured game with clear rules and expectations of conduct. Through Mashoonga, students not only learn physical skills but also develop important life skills such as teamwork, respect for opponents, and resilience. It is essential to acknowledge the inherent risks associated with any contact sport. Safety measures and supervision are prioritized to minimize the possibility of injury while ensuring that students can fully immerse themselves in the experience.
Presented from a Christian worldview, our class will focus on art appreciation and fun art projects. There will be read-aloud stories about each featured artist, visual examples of their work, and an art project inspired by that featured artist. This spring, we will be learning about Impressionism, Post Impressionism, and some 20th-century artists. This class features different artists and projects, and does not repeat material during the same school year. It can be taken throughout the entire school year, if desired, or by the semester.
This class offers NEW and DIFFERENT artists with projects each semester. Presented from a Christian worldview, our class will focus on art appreciation and fun projects. There will be read-aloud stories about each featured artist, coloring pages for each artist, visual examples of their work, and an art project inspired by that featured artist. This Fall, we will be learning about several great American artists of the 20th century. These will include Frederick Remington, Georgia O’Keeffe, Norman Rockwell, Edward Hopper, and Andy Warhol. Please note that this class will be offered again in the Spring semester, featuring different artists and projects. The class can be taken throughout the entire school year or by the semester.
Presented from a Christian worldview, this year-long class will focus on art appreciation. Students will learn about the work and lives of several master artists in both Eastern and Western cultures along with major art movements of that period, and then imitate the style of select famous paintings in their artwork. (Possible artists/movements of interest: Rembrandt van Rijn, Leonardo da Vinci, The Impressionists, Katsushika Hokusai, Charles Russell, Marc Chagall, Grandma Moses, and a few artists from both Modern and Contemporary Abstract movements.)
Presented from a Christian worldview, this year-long class will focus on art appreciation. Students will learn about the work and lives of several master artists in Western cultures along with major art movements of that period, and then imitate the style of select famous paintings in their artwork. (Possible artists/movements of interest: Vincent VanGogh, Charles Russell, Henri Matisse, Marc Chagall, Georgia O'Keeffe, Grandma Moses, and Norman Rockwell.)
Presented from a Christian worldview, our class will focus on art appreciation and fun art projects. There will be read-aloud stories about each featured artist, visual examples of their work, and an art project inspired by that featured artist. This Fall, we will be learning about several great American artists. Some possibilities may include John James Audubon, Winslow Homer, Mary Cassatt, Grant Wood, Norman Rockwell, Grandma Moses, Jackson Pollock, and Andy Warhol. Please note that this class will be offered again in the Spring semester, featuring different artists and projects. The class can be taken throughout the entire school year, if desired, or by the semester.
We will play fun games to further develop basic arithmetic operations including addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, and fractions as well as money skills. Students will participate in team competitions, games that include physical activity, and small group board games.
Requirements:
Students should have a positive attitude, a willingness to ask questions and to play with others.