Karate Chop Game

The entire game consists of a foam brick separated into two halves that fit together like two large puzzle pieces.

SETUP: One person is designated as the "Holder" and the other player is the "Chopper". The "Holder" holds the ends of the brick firmly, using two hands, so that its center is exposed. Face the "Chopper" and place the brick about chest high, holding it away from your body. This is the "Ready" position. As the "Chopper", face the "Holder" and place your chopping hand lightly over the exposed brick to aim. Then lift your hand to touch your ear. IMPORTANT - If you are RIGHT handed, use your LEFT hand - and if you are LEFT handed, use your RIGHT hand for the chopping hand.

TO PLAY: 1) The "Holder" must announce "Ready" to begin the contest. After announcing "Ready", the "Holder" may fake, pull the brick aside, or do anything to try to fool his opponent, the "Chopper", into committing himself. He must always return the brick to the "Ready" position to give the "Chopper" a chance to strike again. After each point is made the "Holder" must announce "Ready" before a new strike can be made. 2) The "Chopper" MUST KEEP HIS HAND AGAINST HIS EAR UNTIL he is READY TO CHOP. He can fake - but must always keep his hand touching the ear during the fake. Once he has started a chop, taking his hand from his ear, he must CONTINUE the chop and try to hit the brick.

TO SCORE: The "CHOPPER" scores one point if he strikes the brick. The "HOLDER" scores one point if the "Chopper" misses the brick.

After every 5 tries the players change places. The first one to score 11 points wins the game.