Dora the Explorer: Sparring Partner of Superheroes

With the advent of my return to my martial arts class this week, the fact that my daughter's Dora doll is the size of a child caught my attention and I had the kids practice some grappling on her. Dora, of course, was thrilled. ("¡Vámonos!" she said.)



Here Quisqueya, with some help, demonstrates "the guard."








Superheroes use "street grappling." Quisqueya holds her opponent in "the guard" while poking her in the eyes.







Dora made a grave grappling error by turning her back to Vance. He quickly took advantage by putting her in his guard and applying a rear naked choke. Dora tapped out.





Demonstrating more "street grappling," Vance hits Dora with a palm strike from a superior "mount position."






Dora was extremely helpful, but she seemed a little worse for wear after a sparring session with
Danger Boy and Kid Catastrophe!!!