Nidan Melbourne

I heard about his passing also, but no details were released.

Firstly as an Instructor, we shouldn't be afraid to tell a Child 'No' or when something is inappropriate. As we reinforce this in our classes, and that there are consequences to actions. Like Bushido_man96 suggested maybe have the mum not attend class. If you start "begging" then that reduces the level of authority you have, and allows him to keep doing his own thing.

Like Zaine and Wastelander said, bet bet is Ebay. Although as a Sandan you are more than proficient in the curriculum of your club up to Sandan. Teaching is another beast in itselt, but that also becomes an amazing teacher to the teacher itself. Like I wouldn't be the Nidan I am today without having taught thousands of students. But even then I also value seeing how open minded other instructors like Wastelander or Sensei8 are with how they teach.

Havent heard Anything about it. If they did they would probably keep it private. But otherwise i dont think it is common practice across the japanese/okinawan people

To me if you were to do a Student of the Month, you have to be clear on how base your choices and what criteria. In which Sensei8 phrased it perfectly. If it were my dojo, and there were 2 students that exemplified what I was looking for. I’d give to both as it shows that more than 1 person is worthy of getting it each month

It is probably due to the fact that you are attending more demanding sessions. Your body will adapt the more you attend, and the better it will respond to such stressors. So you will still sweat, but not nearly as much.

Thanks for sharing Patrick, I'll share what I can considering i'm currently not working due to my own health concerns. But to the community, we all know the value of Bob and his contribution to this community and to the Martial Arts Community in his region. I have had many conversations with him over the years, and would be devistating to lose such a soul to Prostate Cancer.

My day to day friends aren't really into MA, but I am good friends with my fellow instructors that I spend a fai chunk of time with

This is what I was looking for a friendly discussion, and how often little things can pop up in our training that can be translated so differently. Just like languages! Australian English, British English, American English. So close but so different.

congrats to all!

Recently over the last few months, I have been shooting footage of every Technique that was required for my club. It got me thinking about two different things: 1. How fascinating it is how two different clubs often of the same style can have two different names for that one technique. For instance an Upper Block (Or "Rising" Block for some); is called Jodan Uke or Age Uke. another example is my old club used the term "Yoko Geri" as the generic term for a Roundhouse Kick to the Ribs. Whereas other clubs would use Chudan Mawashi Geri. And their "Yoko Geri" may be version of a Side Kick. 2. Why and how this version of Chinese Whispers occurred with such similar names.

Thank you Bob for all your hard work!

Welcome to the forum! I'd say that it is a kata that your former instructor created or one that their instructors did.

To me it would appear that you do hold rank in Two Seperate arts.

With their consent; they are a similar height to you; but are close to 350 kg. I'll Check out Eosin to see the costing.

I've been asked by a few students, who by the nature of their build require a longer than standard belt. The longest I usually see sold is between 360-400cm. Unfortunately these are short for some of my students even if they were a single wrapped. As such, what business could you point me to that I could get one straight up or custom order? I don't mind paying in another currency other than my usual (Australian Dollar)

Sorry about bringing up an old post, but I just noticed that you said that it is going to be 16 hours!!! How did/will that grading working out? Like will it be over 2 consecutive days or another method?

THANKS MO!!!

i'm guessing those seminars were primarily in the US? Being in Australia, I feel like it would put a lot of people off purely because of the expenses.

Hi all, For those who are in the management game of their school or operate as a "head instructor" underneath their CI. How much were you charged or offered to pay to have an instructor to come out to your school? and how did it differ if they were an interstate or international instructor? People like Jesse Enkamp Sensei or Patrick McCarthy Hanshi could theoretically charge a decent amount, as they are well respected authority figures. And that is in part how they earn their living, by doing seminars.

I use cheap ones, but they have lasted years even with constant partner work. But I have also use Kamagong Wood; which is a hardwood and apparently is one of the strongest.

Glad to see the ladies kicking butt! I am working on that atm at my dojo, and encouraging them not to hold back. Whenever I have female that is confident and able to give me a run for my money. I would be proud and give them a fist bump.

Thanks everyone, I love this community and so glad to have found it when I did. I have definitely grown up a lot on here, and understand others a lot more on here. I look forward to being here for another 5 years, and hopefully it is still going when my daughter is old enough to join.

For me as an Instructor; I teach my students that failure is the greatest teacher that they could ever have. Yes passing all the time is great and all, but the amount of pressure on you just builds. And you lose sight of what is important. I place more importance on personal growth over a pass/failure mark. In a way, i'd rather them enjoy the journey

Hey all. Sorry late posting!