Kids in class

[pegasi]

In my class, the children line up in front by rank, then by age (within the same rank), and the adults do the same behind them. If the class is very small, then we line up soley by rank, then age, so that no matter the rank, the oldest is "first" of that rank group. Making how you line up arbitrary like that eliminates the competition to be "first".

[Shotokan-kez]

I do agree with you all guys. I could mention it to sensei, it seems on a monday night no-one misbehaves because it's the chief instructor and he is strict and can be a little scary when he shouts (well to the kids anyway). He doesn't take any naughtyness at all and his lesson is generally quite small. It's wednesdays that seems to be a little harder because the assistant instructor seems to let the kids get away with more.

I agree that it should be age as well as rank, i thought that's how it should be but it doesn't seem to be the case with us.

[marie curie]

Also, you have to concider that when you put a bunch of kids together, and only a couple of adults, it will pretty much be like a kids' class, and they can get giggly. Good kids are still going to act like kids. If they are actually misbehaving and not just acting their age, then maybe you could say something to the sensei? Offer to help quiet them down so he/she can instruct?

[Marine]

i used to be at a dojo with a similar situation, the key is discipline. the kids will get the hint.

[bushido_man96]

It is true that kids will be kids. However, most adults enrole their children in a martial arts institute to have the learn a little discipline. During the time in class, it is important for the instructor to hold that discipline to them. In the end, it makes the classes better and more productive for all involved.