Every Tuesday, Herlev Ju-Jutsu invites children and their parents onto the mat for an hour of play, movement and togetherness, the first step into the world of Ju-Jutsu. Trille-Tumle is a family class where children and adults train side by side. The focus is not on fighting or competition, but on the bond between child and parent through shared activities, motor skills, rough-and-tumble games and safe exercises on the mat.
The lessons start from play and simple gymnastic exercises that gradually develop into real Ju-Jutsu techniques. Children build a strong foundation and recognisable skills they can take with them to the beginners' class when they turn eight. Along the way the class works on balance, body control, falling technique, cooperation, respect, self-confidence, concentration and body awareness. There are also teddy bear belt gradings, small mini-tournaments, visits from the club's competition team and stories and demonstrations of "real" Ju-Jutsu.
William, who leads the class, is a trained pedagogue, green belt and Ju-Jutsu instructor. He also coaches the club's beginners and the competitors, and is the father of four children. The class puts great emphasis on safety, community and a good first experience of martial arts for both children and parents.
