While the noble art of being an instructor goes back to the first time someone said “hey, let me show… Read more Apps for Instructors
Tag: Karate
How to Balance Training and Studying
“No matter how you excel in the art of “Ti” (Okinawan precursor to Karate), and in your scholastic endeavours, nothing… Read more How to Balance Training and Studying
As Practical As You Make It
What do you do with a BA in English? What is my life going to be? Four years of college… Read more As Practical As You Make It
Don’t Save: Teach
“We rescue because it feels good,” Lahey says. Parents want to rescue their kids from everything, and so do instructors,… Read more Don’t Save: Teach
Lessons From My Students
There’s a lot to be said for the wise Sensei motif, but any teacher worth their classroom will tell you… Read more Lessons From My Students
A Day in the Life of a Sensei
A Sensei is many things – janitor, nurse, counsellor, accountant, career guidance coach, wailing wall, mentor, caterer, event manager, teacher and role model. Even when we don’t want to be, we are always in a gi.
Should I Watch My Child Train?
One of the questions we get asked most is: Can I watch my child train?
Usually, this is a great thing, because it shows interest in the student’s progress and maybe the art itself. However, it is important for an instructor to decide how valuable it will be.
Late Bloomers Welcome
I got an email from a possible student the other day, asking if we offered adult classes, or if we… Read more Late Bloomers Welcome
The Launch of Martial Heart
It is with this in mind that I finally started an initiative that I have been thinking about for a long time. It is a small start, but I hope it will grow over time.
Real Futureproofing
We get it, parents: you are trying to make sure your child, the centre of your universe, your precious genetic… Read more Real Futureproofing
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