ferry Posted September 29, 2004 Share Posted September 29, 2004 hi, just a quick question about clubs and goals. I've been training with a club for a number of years and my coach has decided to no longer support us in competitions, she wants to focus on other stuff. Our squad class has been cancelled too and I'm a bit lost as to what to do. Obvisiously I still wanna compete cos I've been training specifically for that goal for many years. My question is, should I ditch this club & move on? Has anybody come across coaches changing goals and ambitions???? luv to hear from anybody ferry Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shorinryu Sensei Posted September 29, 2004 Share Posted September 29, 2004 hi, just a quick question about clubs and goals. I've been training with a club for a number of years and my coach has decided to no longer support us in competitions, she wants to focus on other stuff. Our squad class has been cancelled too and I'm a bit lost as to what to do. Obvisiously I still wanna compete cos I've been training specifically for that goal for many years. My question is, should I ditch this club & move on? Has anybody come across coaches changing goals and ambitions???? luv to hear from anybody ferry Can you be more specific? What do you mean your "coach" won't support you any more in competitions? What "other stuff" does she want to concentrate on? Squad class cancelled? What's a squad class? Basically, if you're not satisfied with the class any more, regardless of anything else, then yes, it's time to move on. My nightly prayer..."Please, just let me win that PowerBall Jackpot just once. I'll prove to you that it won't change me!" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ferry Posted September 29, 2004 Author Share Posted September 29, 2004 She doesn't want to run competition classes anymore, where we learn advanced routines to compete with. We used to have specific 'squad' classes where we would do conditioning and train in competition forms. But now those classes have been cancelled and we're just doing syllabus work. Syllabus is fine as it's good for basics, but I joined up to learn more exciting routines which were physically challenging. And for the past 3 yrs I've been working my butt off to get to a competition level (aswell as competing regularly). I just feel let down that our coach has so drastically changed direction, I guess it IS time to find a new coach who wants the same as I do! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shorinryu Sensei Posted September 29, 2004 Share Posted September 29, 2004 She doesn't want to run competition classes anymore, where we learn advanced routines to compete with. We used to have specific 'squad' classes where we would do conditioning and train in competition forms. But now those classes have been cancelled and we're just doing syllabus work. Syllabus is fine as it's good for basics, but I joined up to learn more exciting routines which were physically challenging. And for the past 3 yrs I've been working my butt off to get to a competition level (aswell as competing regularly). I just feel let down that our coach has so drastically changed direction, I guess it IS time to find a new coach who wants the same as I do! OK...so your sensei has switched emphasis of the class from competition...to syllabus work? I'm familiar with the word syllabus...but not in the context you're using it. Could you please define what syllabus work is? More self-defense oriented? Practical? And why did she switch her emphasis? Did she give you a reson for the switch? My nightly prayer..."Please, just let me win that PowerBall Jackpot just once. I'll prove to you that it won't change me!" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ferry Posted September 29, 2004 Author Share Posted September 29, 2004 Yeah syllabus as in stance, pad work and more self defence & sparring work. The competition classes weren't always full so it was costing our club money to rent the venue. I can uderstand my coach's financial concerns but if we'd even been given a chance to discuss the change I'm sure we could have to to a compromise. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shorinryu Sensei Posted September 29, 2004 Share Posted September 29, 2004 OK, so it sounds liek your sensei is getting away from the competition aspects of her art, and more into what it is designed for in the first place. For me, I applaud that...but that's jyust me. If she is doing this because of financial reasons, then you have to understand that. Does she make a living from teaching her classes, or is it a sideline to her normal daytime job? If she's trying to make a living at teaching, you have to respect the fact that bills have to be paid (unfortunately). Have you talked to her about still teaching the competition stuff...but on the side perhaps? It might be slower going, but you said you've been doing this for "a number of yearrs", so I would think by now you should have just about everything down...or could continue on your own? My nightly prayer..."Please, just let me win that PowerBall Jackpot just once. I'll prove to you that it won't change me!" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shane Posted September 29, 2004 Share Posted September 29, 2004 Its sounds like she is getting in gear and running these classes for what the are ment for SELF DEFENSE. Give these new styles of classes and chance. If you are just not satified with them then get out and find a club that fits your needs. Remember the Martial Arts were not designed from tournements taking place, they were designed from battles taking place and then trained for future battles. The sport part of the MA can be great but the Combat which in todays world would be self defense, I believe should be the primary focus. Just my thoughts A True Martial Arts Instructor is more of a guide than anything, on your way to developing the warrior within yourself!!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shanemm Posted September 29, 2004 Share Posted September 29, 2004 hmmm....interesting problem... well if you really want to compete your forced to find someone who will teach you how. I would discuss with the teacher first and then ask for names of teachers who she recommends for competition training. Is there an Olympic Development team in your area? that would be the best place to train... There are two types of people in the world. Those that find excuses and those that find a way.-Unknown Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gcav Posted September 30, 2004 Share Posted September 30, 2004 Follow your heart. Train like your life depends on it....Because it does. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dear john Posted September 30, 2004 Share Posted September 30, 2004 i think your intructor is worried that you guys were not learning how to defend yourself and maybe thinksthe competition was getting in the way, but yes i do agree that you should follow your heart. put some thought into it though, i see too many peeps who instantly follow what they feel at the y\time and dont think about later. think about how you might feel later then follow your heart. just my veiw, dont take too seriously the funny thing is that i know im wrong and i know your right, yet you keep argueing like it will change my mind. you should really know, you dont have to be right to win:) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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