From Meeting] Shihan Michael Ray Graves' Zoom KIDINI Instructor Meeting - Mar 30, 2025

Quick recap

The meeting focused on teaching Kidini Karate, a self-defense program for young children, with an emphasis on the "Dinosaur Distance" technique and other safety concepts. Participants were guided through various stances, movements, and games designed to teach awareness and self-defense skills in an age-appropriate manner. The program's structure, benefits, and potential for franchising were discussed, along with strategies for engaging children and addressing emotional intelligence in the classroom setting.

Next steps

Instructors to arrive on time for scheduled classes at early learning centers.
Instructors to follow the 30-minute class structure, including gathering children, conducting the lesson, and returning them to their classrooms.
Instructors to use the provided curriculum materials, including stories, songs, and physical movements, to teach self-defense skills to children.
Instructors to distribute certificates to children after each class.
Instructors to encourage children to share their "Kidini moments" with parents.
Instructors to complete necessary background checks and documentation provided by the company.
Instructors to familiarize themselves with the Kidini Karate characters and their associated lessons.
Instructors to attend future zoom training sessions for ongoing education and support.

Summaries

Zoom Account Setup and Stage Show

Shihan led a class, guiding participants to fill out a form and set up their Zoom accounts. There were some technical issues, but Shihan managed to resolve them. The class was preparing for a stage show, with participants sharing their past experiences, including inside sales and stage management. The show was designed for 3 to 5-year-olds, and the class was expected to have a large audience.

Kidini Karate Class for Young Children

Shihan led a Kidini Karate class, focusing on the "Dinosaur Distance" technique. The class was designed for children aged 3-5 years old. Shihan emphasized the importance of awareness and self-defense skills, using the dinosaur as a metaphor for potential dangers. The class involved various movements and techniques, with Chris Shavers, a soccer coach, assisting as a participant. The class was part of a larger program that would be offered to early learning centers and child care centers, with the goal of teaching children self-defense and awareness skills.

Kidini Karate Stances and Movements

In the meeting, Shihan led a session on Kidini Karate, guiding participants through various stances and movements. The session included bowing, horse riding, cat movements, punches, and judo stances. Participants were encouraged to practice and perfect their techniques, with Shihan providing feedback and encouragement. The session concluded with a bow and applause.

Dinosaur Distance: Safety Strategy and Coloring Book

Shihan discussed the concept of "dinosaur distance" as a strategy to maintain safety and avoid potential threats. The idea is to keep a safe distance from unknown or potentially dangerous individuals, such as bullies, and to communicate any discomfort or fear to trusted adults like parents or coaches. Shihan also introduced a coloring book featuring a friendly dinosaur character named Kidini, who serves as a role model for maintaining this safe distance. The conversation ended with a game to reinforce the concept of dinosaur distance.

Dinosaur Distance Game for Self-Defense

Shihan led a game where students had to maintain a dinosaur distance and respond to steps taken by Shihan. The game aimed to teach self-defense skills and how to react in potentially dangerous situations. Shihan emphasized the importance of alerting parents or guardians in case of a "kidini moment," a term used to describe a situation where a child feels unsafe or threatened. The class concluded with a return to the classroom, with Shihan encouraging the students to follow the "penguin model."

Emphasizing Structure and Emotional Intelligence

Shihan led a class, emphasizing the importance of structure and age-appropriate lesson plans. She highlighted the need to keep children entertained and engaged, as well as addressing emotional intelligence and disruptions in the classroom. Shihan also discussed the importance of empathy and problem-solving, using examples of bullying and resolving school issues. She concluded by mentioning the role of Isaac, a wise member of the Kidini team, and the focus on teaching skills through the dinosaur business.

Kidini Program: Self-Defense for Kids

Shihan discussed the Kidini program, which teaches self-defense skills to children. The program uses unique characters and songs to engage children and teach them about safety and trust. Shihan also mentioned that the program has been successful in various locations and is now being franchised. He offered to teach certification for free and cover all licensing and insurance costs. Shihan emphasized the importance of punctuality and time management in teaching the program.

Early Learning Center Training Session

Shihan discussed the nature of an early learning center, emphasizing its role as a competition among other enrichment classes. He highlighted the benefits of their program, including digitized music, CDs, and educational tools that teach self-defensive skills to both children and parents. Shihan also mentioned the importance of keeping the learning experience fun and friendly, while addressing difficult subjects like childhood trauma. He concluded the training session and announced plans for a follow-up Zoom class next week.

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