Borisova M.M., Aschotov A.V. Learning the basic elements of spochan (safety fencing) in the frame of additional education for preschoolers

Keywords: chanbara sport oriental martial arts spochan safety fencing

Borisova M.M., Aschotov A.V. Learning the basic elements of spochan (safety fencing) in the frame of additional education for preschoolers // Preschool Education Today. 2013, Issue 3 - p. 58–61.

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2013, 3

Anatoliy V. Aschotov
Director of the International Association of chanbara sport, head of the Russian branch of the international Association of chanbara sport, instructor of fitness-club «Marina-club» (Moscow, Russia)

Marina M. Borisova
Cand. Sci. (Pedagogy), Associate Professor, Department of Pedagogy, Institute of Pedagogy and Psychology of Education, Moscow City University, Moscow, Russian Federation

Abstract

The article describes spochan methods of safety fencing used in the system of additional education of preschool. Brief description of the sport, the history of its origin, the rules of the competition are given. The authors emphasize that spochan can be used in the preschool setting with the children, the structure of the classes and the main elements that can be used are described. Spochan classes provide positive outcomes for preschool children: stimulate heart and lungs functioning, develop coordination, reaction time, endurance, agility, ability to handle stressful situations. Particular attention is paid to safety issues during classes and contraindications to practice of this kind of fencing.