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scohen0300
Blue Belt
Joined: 09 Feb 2016
Posts: 259
Location: It varies
Styles: Matsubayashi Shorin Ryu
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 Posted: Sun Aug 22, 2021 3:54 am Post subject: New Job |
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Hey everyone!
So I’ve recently been offered a job to be a head karate instructor for a franchise called Premiere Martial Arts. The “style” of karate I’d be teaching isn’t really karate at all, as I’ve been told it’s a blend of various styles and Krav Maga. I saw the job offer on indeed, applied with some videos of myself demonstrating a list of things they wanted to see and was selected for the job. Next month, I’ll be attending a week long “instructor seminar” and that’s all I know so far.
Before we jump to any judgements, please know that this is a fantastic JOB opportunity for me and one that I’d like to take full advantage of. It’s much more than I’m making now and the owners seem to be huge on giving back to the community - good people.
I’ve been doing various styles of martial arts my whole life, mainly focusing on Shorin Ryu and Goju Ryu. I’ve assisted my instructors many times for both kids and adult classes and I’ve been a yoga teacher for the last 5 years, having taught both adults (mainly) and kids classes as well.
Has anyone heard of this franchise before? Any knowledge you can share?
How can I be the best instructor for these students? There will be both kids classes and adult classes.
New instructor tips? Franchise tips?
Any wisdom or advice you can share?
Everything about this opportunity looks and feels great, it’s just the franchise part that’s throwing me off a bit. Switching from traditional styles to this new blend. I’m excited! But still want to make sure that I give it my best.
Thank you!
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bushido_man96
KF Sensei
Joined: 31 Mar 2006
Posts: 30188
Location: Hays, KS
Styles: Taekwondo, Combat Hapkido, Aikido, GRACIE, Police Krav Maga, SPEAR
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Zaine
Black Belt
Joined: 31 Aug 2005
Posts: 2277
Location: Dallas, TX
Styles: Matsumura-Seito, Shobayashi-Ryu, Shudokan, Long Fist, American Street Karate, Southern Mantis, HEMA
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Congrats! No judgement at all, it sounds great. As for tips, I would take the time to look for some free resources on classroom management and pedagogical standards. Skillshare has a free trial (and you can get a longer one if you find a YouTuber who is sponsored by them like Girlfriend Reviews and use their promo code) so I would browse their library. Even though it might now have much to do with karate classroom management, I became a better MA teacher when I learned how to be an English teacher because I was able to transform those lessons to be relevant to the dojo.
Otherwise, like with most things, instructing requires patience, good humor about your own mistakes, and a willingness to learn. Be open and honest with both yourself and your students. Don't be afraid to invite outsiders in for feedback. Don't let the job aspects make you forget why you wanted to do this in the first place.
Good luck!
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sensei8
KF Sensei
Joined: 23 Feb 2008
Posts: 16420
Location: Las Vegas, NV
Styles: Shindokan Saitou-ryu [Shuri-te/Okinawa-te based]
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| Posted: Sat Aug 28, 2021 9:09 pm Post subject: Re: New Job |
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It's been several years since I've been inside one of their schools on one of my stealth missions, so, they might've changed here or there, but I doubt it.
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| Has anyone heard of this franchise before? Any knowledge you can share? |
I've heard of this business and that it's been around for some time now.
They've an effective Business Model, which makes it one of the most successful chain of martial arts studios of its kind in the world with outstanding growth in unit openings, membership sales, and overall net income.
I've been inside a few of their schools from time to time; one has to know their competition. They teach kids and adults in different styles; I never saw any mixed aged classes; either it's all kids or all adults. Their schools are clean and well lighted; well laid out space and well stocked.
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| How can I be the best instructor for these students? There will be both kids classes and adult classes. |
Well, if you don't know that, then perhaps it's not the opportunity for you. What I know is that they've a certain way to each for the kids and adults. Fast paced classes with many classes observed by Management.
I'd say, just follow their method of teaching, be enthusiastic, be positive in your corrections and teachings; kind of like the QRIS method used in many child development schools across the USA.
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Teach; that's what they'll expect of their instructors. Don't worry about the franchise tips unless you're the franchisee. The franchisee has spent a small fortune to obtain said franchise, and with that in mind, follow their guidelines to the letter because any actions that cost the franchisee will roll down hill.
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Just teach!! Be confident!! Relax!! If Your social grace is up to par, then I believe that you'll be fine. Like any job, the pros and cons will be there, so I'd not dwell on them so much.
Teach...teach...teach...believe in yourself and in your teaching effectiveness. Remember...Proof is on the floor!!
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Patrick
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