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He came to class last night and I got a chance to talk to his mom. She said he doesn't do well in "stressful" situations. The class he had a meltdown in was a rank test. In that class they can advance by time and participation. They don't have to perform perfectly and have help with the techniques. I did a lot of drills and praise for him and he participated and had a good time. I think I just need to work with him more about handling stress. He seems too young to be so stressed out.

I also don't want to give up on him but I understand what you are saying.

Thanks for the feed back. He is in the lil dragon class. It is a class that basically teaches the consepts of listening, balance, discipline, respect, etc. There are basic martial arts skills introduced like punching, blocking, and a few basic kicks. I am definatly not trying to have them master the martial arts in this class. It is a basic introduciton. I have kids his age that are doing great in the class. I have tried the time out during activities. I have tried the praise. I have tried one on one but I am not getting through to him.

Hi. New here. I did a search but didn't find anything close to my situation. I have been teaching the lil dragons for a year. I have one 4 year old that acts like he is asleep when he doesn't want to learn or do the drills I have planned. He stands there with his eyes closed and is non responsive. I have tried time outs but they don't seem to work. I know he is smart and capable of performing the drills but is very stubborn. I don't know how to reach him. I don't want to kick him out because his older sister is in the regular class and since we are a small startup school we need the student base and the money. Thanks.