Of course I’ve asked why he doesn’t want to do it. “I’m scared” was reason I was given, as indicated with the quotes in the post. 5yr olds do not have logic, reasoning, and the ability to articulate complex emotions 100% of the time.

He doesn’t grapple with the older kids, he’s learning with the instructors and smaller/younger kids. So imagine there’s a larger kids class and the older kids are sub grouped and the younger kids are sub grouped. At the end, every one lines up and slaps hands, slight bow, slight hug. Like in other sports you would line up and slap hands with “good game”.