White Warlock Posted September 30, 2005 Share Posted September 30, 2005 I taught out of obviousness. It was obvious i knew the material, and thus other students would request my assist. Also, if someone was doing something wrong, i would correct them, and move on with the practice. Oftentimes an instructor would request i manage a group, or assist a 'difficult' student. This is where teaching in the arts started, and it is the way i continue to teach. Obviously, i have since developed my approach to a system of learning, as opposed to merely a series of 'corrections.' I.e., ways of presenting information so as to ensure the students grasp the principles quickly.Teaching is partially learned, partially experienced, partially inherent, and partially a want. I bring this up because i don't believe 'anyone' can become a teacher, at least not a good teacher, therefore i don't believe 'all black belts' should undergo a teacher-training course. In the Kodokan, there are two types of black belt ranks, one of which is presented for 'teaching,' while the other is presented for 'implementing.' "When you are able to take the keys from my hand, you will be ready to drive." - Shaolin DMV TestIntro Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
orion82698 Posted September 30, 2005 Share Posted September 30, 2005 It would be awesome to instruct. MA is about teaching, and giving back! I don't have to be the best, just better than you!Working towards 11% BF and a Six pack Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
White Warlock Posted September 30, 2005 Share Posted September 30, 2005 Well, no, actually... ma is about ma. "When you are able to take the keys from my hand, you will be ready to drive." - Shaolin DMV TestIntro Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KempoTiger Posted October 1, 2005 Share Posted October 1, 2005 Well, no, actually... ma is about ma. "Question oneself, before you question others" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sensei Rick Posted October 31, 2005 Share Posted October 31, 2005 Being a teacher will show you what your DON"T know about what you know. If you don't understand that statement, then your not quite ready. You must understand your own black belt before you can help someone achieve theirs.Now for the real scoop. I have made more money at every other thing I have done, but i now make a fair living at teaching. I am rewarded in ways that money can never buy. I so truly love teaching. I love that I have turned around, and recieve my new glory thru my student's achievements rather than my own prowess in the ring or school. And I learn more everyday teaching that I ever did as a student. place clever martial arts phrase here Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
White Warlock Posted October 31, 2005 Share Posted October 31, 2005 Agreed Rick, unfortunately... i have bills to pay. When the bills become larger than the cost of having a good time teaching, guess what gets kicked to the side?Right, my students. Woot! lol "When you are able to take the keys from my hand, you will be ready to drive." - Shaolin DMV TestIntro Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MartialArthur Posted October 31, 2005 Share Posted October 31, 2005 You just need to charge your students enough. You probably offer training that is worth more than the price students pay. Like Sensei Rick, I have made more in my previous careers, but I have never been more satisfied. Understanding the "business" side of instructing is equally important with the "instructing" side. For example, charging "testing fees" is objectionable to some, but if they are a normal part of your program, your students will pay them. Just make sure you provide them with a good value. Like any other profession, you must be paid the services you provide and the work you do. If you don't charge your students enough to keep you in business, you are doing them a dis-service. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rs_coble Posted December 20, 2005 Share Posted December 20, 2005 A friend and me joined a school together. We started teaching when we became purple belts, we are now blue belts, our green belt test is coming up.We only teach yellow and orange belts and higher rank instructors teach everyone else or our sifu does it. My friend and I were just asked to take over the sparring classes, but we have a problem with a couple of students not respecting us because of our rank, but to me that is more of a lack of respect to our sifu who chose us. I was wondering if any of you have ever had this problem? To answer the question though, I think anyone who is serious about martial arts should try to be an instructer. U learn so much from your students it is kinda of wierd how that works out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jaymac Posted January 4, 2006 Share Posted January 4, 2006 rs_coble, I have had that happen once or twice in the past, where I had been put in charge of teaching and someone was being disrespectful. It unfortunatley is their personality. Continue showing a good example and behaving as you would have your student behave and you will gain respect. The individual who gave me trouble has since left and I have moved up to Nidan. You will encounter students who like to argue, or give you a tough time, but it will make you a more patient instructor. As everyone has said in this post, you learn by teaching. You even learn from students who aren't as open minded as others. A great martial artist is one who is humble and respectful of others. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
greenbelt_girl15 Posted January 29, 2006 Share Posted January 29, 2006 I've been assisting my instructors whenever they need it realy since I've been at two green stripes.8 months of assistant teaching is required before I can attain my black belt. Every now and then I get to teach class by myself or with another greenbelt, usualy when our instructors are out of town. God has not given us a spirit of fear, but a spirit of love, a spirit of power, and of self-discipline.2 Timothy 1:7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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