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Luther unleashed
Brown Belt
Joined: 30 Jan 2014
Posts: 676
Location: Phoenix
Styles: A few!
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Posted: Mon Jun 06, 2016 1:42 am Post subject: Why do you teach it? |
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What is your reason gor teaching martial arts? Is it kids? Is ot the interaction inside the studio? Is it that you enjoy sharing your knowlage? What is your reason?
For me, the answer is that I really, for an unknown reason, enjoy sharing what I know. I cant explain why, I just enjoy teaching others techniques and watching them really get it. I also enjoy being present in the studio and outside of training it gives me an excuse haha. _________________ Hustle and hard work are a substitute for talent! |
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Lupin1
Black Belt
Joined: 15 Dec 2009
Posts: 1637
Location: Naples, FL
Styles: Isshinryu
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Posted: Mon Jun 06, 2016 5:56 am Post subject: |
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I always enjoy passing on my knowledge to others (I've got a degree in elementary education and taught for a few years, though I'm no longer in that field).
But mostly I do it to give the kids a positive experience. Based on the statistics of our program, the vast, vast, vast majority of the kids who come through our doors won't stay. Maybe 1 of 10 will make it two years and one of 200 will make it to Shodan. Even the ones who stay a few years drop out once they hit high school and start other activities or get part time jobs.
But whether that kid is with us for three weeks or five years, I want them to have a positive experience with it so that when they read or hear about martial arts, they'll know a little about it and have a frame of reference. They'll also have experience in trying something totally new, getting out of their comfort zone, and gaining a new skill. Even if they forget everything we've taught them, just having gone through the process of learning will make them stronger learners in the future.
For the kids who stay with us a few years and make it to brown or jr black belt, hopefully they've learned some decent self defense skills, have gained more coordination and control of their bodies, and have experienced working hard and making slow progress towards large and small goals as they've worked their way through the ranks.
Honestly I think that secondary stuff will serve them better through life than the actual karate. As much as martial artists talk about "the street", very few of us upon reaching adulthood will ever actually be in real life fights. But accomplishing goals and perseverance are always useful. |
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sensei8
KF Sensei
Joined: 23 Feb 2008
Posts: 16425
Location: Las Vegas, NV
Styles: Shindokan Saitou-ryu [Shuri-te/Okinawa-te based]
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Posted: Mon Jun 06, 2016 12:05 pm Post subject: |
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Great topic, Lex!!
I teach Shindokan because of my love for Shindokan, and because I'm teaching Shindokan, I want to share not only Soke's and Dai-Soke's knowledge and experience that they've given me, but mine as well.
The ultimate reward for me is when I see a student have their AHA moment, which is quickly followed with a big grin of accomplishment.
_________________ **Proof is on the floor!!! |
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MasterPain
Black Belt
Joined: 26 Oct 2010
Posts: 1949
Location: Parts Unknown
Styles: Bujin Bugei Jutsu, Backyard Kali, Satsui no Hadou
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Posted: Mon Jun 06, 2016 12:48 pm Post subject: |
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In my art, upon receiving 1st Dan, you promise to teach, in whatever capacity you can, as an act of paying it forward so to speak. I have tried to do so. I've had too much going on in recent years to really commit to it, but I love passing on knowledge and hope to be able to teach on a regular basis sometime in the future. _________________ My fists bleed death. -Akuma |
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Nidan Melbourne
KF Sempai
Joined: 21 Aug 2013
Posts: 2358
Location: Melbourne, Australia
Styles: Goju-Ryu, BJJ, Balintawak Arnis
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Posted: Mon Jun 06, 2016 9:45 pm Post subject: |
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When i first started teaching, it was just to help fill the time and also to help my sensei out when instructors left.
Although when I took some time off training when I was completing my VCE (Victorian Certificate of Education, Years 11 & 12), I helped teach at my sensei's new dojo because I wanted to repay him for all the years he taught me and helped me reach Shodan-Ho.
But now since I restarted training (2011/2012ish), i realised that I should be teaching not only for the kids but also for myself. Because I found when I realised that I should be teaching for myself and letting the kids in a way teach me that my own Karate would improve. |
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tallgeese
Black Belt
Joined: 04 May 2008
Posts: 6879
Location: McHenry County, IL
Styles: Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, Bujin Bugei Jutsu, Gokei Ryu Kempo Jutsu, MMA, Shootfighting, boxing, kickboxing, JKD, Pekiti Tersia Kali
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Posted: Tue Jun 07, 2016 6:47 pm Post subject: |
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Awesome topic.
I'm not sure I have a single best answer for my own why. Part of it is simply I want a place to train people to workout with. i do like sharing the art, certainly. But when I look back across all my time in the arts till now the thing I really enjoy most is the people, the relationships. Sharing the mat with like minded individuals is just great.
It's really the best thing about training. Instructing is a chance to build the environment to grow that set of relationships. _________________ http://alphajiujitsu.com/
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCJhRVuwbm__LwXPvFMReMww |
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ps1
Black Belt
Joined: 09 Nov 2004
Posts: 3025
Location: NE Ohio
Styles: Chuan Fa, Shotokan, JJJ, BJJ
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Posted: Wed Jun 08, 2016 11:01 am Post subject: |
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Because it is my purpose on this world. _________________ "It is impossible to make anything foolproof because fools are so ingenius." |
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ashworth
Brown Belt
Joined: 13 Nov 2006
Posts: 707
Location: UK
Styles: Shotokan, IJR Karate, Iaido, Kobudo
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Posted: Fri Jun 10, 2016 10:58 am Post subject: |
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I simply love what I do and want to share my experiences.
I have trained in a few different clubs, but no single club could offer everything that I got from the other clubs so I decided to form my own and try to incorporate everything that I liked from all the other clubs and removed anything I didn't... _________________ Ashley Aldworth
Train together, Learn together, Succeed together... |
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Karate_John
Orange Belt
Joined: 02 May 2013
Posts: 140
Location: Arlington, TX
Styles: Goju Ryu, Judo
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Posted: Fri Jun 10, 2016 11:18 am Post subject: |
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I teach because I love the martial arts and want to share my experiences. I also feel I benefit from getting different view points and ways to think from students.
helps with the ah ha moments as well _________________ Goju Ryu - Shodan
My MA Blog: http://gojublog.com
Personal Blog: http://zenerth.tumblr.com |
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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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