tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2346142069319971177.post2631274613149219024..comments2023-06-29T02:36:52.716-07:00Comments on Diary of a Martial Artist: Teaching debutLittlefairhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13246280876114510291noreply@blogger.comBlogger4125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2346142069319971177.post-128776721819250922009-09-21T11:46:44.202-07:002009-09-21T11:46:44.202-07:00Thanks Sue! I'll check it out...
Axe-thanks f...Thanks Sue! I'll check it out...<br /><br />Axe-thanks for your input. I think you're right in that I can't worry too much about technique when kids have a completely different mindset, desires and as you say attention span! I do like to keep it game oriented a lot but I need to teach the syllabus. I suppose as they get more mature we can look at the finer aspects.<br /><br />Thanks Michele! I got them to make a circle last week and we had a sparring 'show' everyone sparred (individually) against me! They all seemed fairly happy with it and not bored! What a turn up!<br /><br />Thanks everyone!Littlefairhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13246280876114510291noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2346142069319971177.post-32852919702037108132009-09-19T17:16:30.268-07:002009-09-19T17:16:30.268-07:00You are describing the type of class I find most d...You are describing the type of class I find most difficult. <br /><br />When I am faced with a cross section of belt ranks, I work on basics but I have the older ranks explain, count, demostrate technique or application. This will deepen their understanding of the basics.<br /><br />If I need to work more advanced material, I may have the younger ranks try to follow or sit out for a few minutes. Then I will work with the white belts and give the brown belts an "assignment".<br /><br />Good luck and let us know how it is going!Michelehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04317845403611730397noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2346142069319971177.post-75866772563225039722009-09-17T12:20:10.831-07:002009-09-17T12:20:10.831-07:00As an "assistant instructor" myself, the...As an "assistant instructor" myself, the hardest part with the kids is keeping them motivated! From what i've learned with the younger ones(4-6), i've needed to keep it fun. Technique yes but not break it down to a science. After they get it even somewhere close to being right, positive re-enforcement is needed(ex: high 5, "good job", etc.) Their attention span is short enough so keep it fun and positive and they will WANT to continue coming to class! Just my 2 cents....Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18230204754542060351noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2346142069319971177.post-57469065823904897132009-09-17T06:51:22.089-07:002009-09-17T06:51:22.089-07:00Martial Arts Mom in her post 'Got Teaching Tip...Martial Arts Mom in her post 'Got Teaching Tips?'(dated August 28th) got some interesting comments back about teaching kids from several karate instructors - might be worth reading if you haven't already. Good luck with it. I might be starting as an assistant instructor soon in the juniors class and that feels scary enough!Sue Chttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16008609198511182782noreply@blogger.com