Is it alright..?

[nathanjusko]

My mother is an aerobics teacher and has gotten such a following in her careers at different gyms that she is now planning on starting a local studio of her own. She recently (as in less than 10 years) came to Christ and is wishing for the studio to be something more than the entirely secular gyms in the area. I say secular in the fact that you have the steroid junkies, the women with sometimes outrageously provocative clothing, etc. etc. She doesn't want it to be necessarily tied in with our local Church, however, she does want it to be something more of a blend of the spiritual, mental and physical aspects that are often and should be associated with exercise. I am a first dan in Tae Kwon Do and have been receiving lessons from an assortment of instructors over the 9 years of my career, the only reason I am not higher is because of a move that forced me to start over from the WTF patterns and moves to the ITF patterns and moves. That being said, my mother recently approached me and asked if I could teach some classes for her studio with my primary emphasis being focused on teaching patterns and doing a basic drill workout. I don't want it to be another Tae-Bo but still as all of you well know doing the basics in different combinations over and over again with slight variations can be quite a workout. I am also planning on receiving a personal training certification from AFAA (Aerobics and Fitness Association of America) so I will be certified to prevent any lawsuit or legaily issues. That being said, my question is this; do you guys see anything wrong with me leaving my school (I actually left a couple months ago and have been training on my own, due to a strange work schedule, college and the fact that he (my instructor) began focusing on little kids too much in my opinion) and starting my own classes as a first degree black belt? I do not plan on testing people or advancing them through the traditional belt systems, this is simply going to be a workout program with a more traditional martial art approach (i.e. more emphasis on proper techniques and throwing the right moves than your typical gym's kickboxing or Tae-Bo class). Any input or information or anything that comes to mind would be greatly appreciated. Thanks.

[White_Tiger]

When Tae-bo was big I started teaching at our local YMCA. I did not have an aerobics background, but a martial arts background. I came up with 'real' combinations, and the class was great. It was a big switch from the aerobics teachers who went and got a 'kickboxing' certificate in a weekend. I think you should go for it...it is alot of fun!

[AngelaG]

I don't see anything wrong with it at all. Sounds like an interesting idea - just don't release any cheesy videos lol:

[RavenX]

I think it's a great idea! You should go for it! And it's a good way to help out your mom!

[ninjanurse]

IMO the issue here is not rank. You would not be teaching TKD so you would not be acting as a BB. You would be teaching "cardio-karate" as a certified aerobics instructor and your experience in TKD will enhance your program.

 

[searcher]

As long as you don't tell your "students" that they are receiving killer techniques and that they can defend themselves it should be alright. Just remember that you are teaching aerobics and not TKD. We can grow in our training in some of the most odd places so keep an open mind.