Yellow Belts!!

[jnpnshr411]

Wow I am very happy because, some of you might remember how i was complaining of the lack of effort from the higher belts. But Between today and yesterday I have seen that the yellow belts are really good. There katas were looking great. I spend alot of time training with them (3 days a week) so i feel that them getting better is also an accomplishment for me. There sparring has improved significantly. But what really had me with jaw dropped was there nice stances and execution. they looked like green belts in there katas. Does anyone ever feel this proud after days like this ?

[karatekid1975]

Yes! Coolness. When I was in TSD, my instructor was hard on us (even the beginners) about technique. I trained 5 to 6 days a week. And I wanted to be the best I can be. Technique-wise I was (that's not ego talking, that's my instructor's teaching talking).

Now in TKD, I am a little hard on the beginners (sometimes I think I'm too hard), but one lady picked it up very well (I taught her how to punch correctly). At the next tourny, she broke with a punch first try. I was so proud of her (she was a yellow belt at the time).

I also taught a white belt about the "mechanics" of a kick. He picked it up, and he is one of the best kickers in the Jr class (he is also a yellow belt now).

I don't think it's me. It's the way I was taught from the get-go. But when I see something like above, I am so proud of the one I taught, not me. It just blows me away when I can teach a student soemthing, and they can blow me away with it. It is awsome!

[KempoTiger]

Wow I am very happy because, some of you might remember how i was complaining of the lack of effort from the higher belts. But Between today and yesterday I have seen that the yellow belts are really good. There katas were looking great. I spend alot of time training with them (3 days a week) so i feel that them getting better is also an accomplishment for me. There sparring has improved significantly. But what really had me with jaw dropped was there nice stances and execution. they looked like green belts in there katas. Does anyone ever feel this proud after days like this ?

Welcome to my world. I've noticed my lower ranks are progressing a much faster rate and at a much higher level than some of the students who came before them. To an extent I see it as a personal failure on my end in regards to my older students, but I've also learned how to imrpove them as well, so they'll be comming along.

But yeah when you have a fresh batch of motivated students it really helps you get through the day with a smile on your face

[y2_sub]

Lol .. That's a good feeling when you c your students advancing , right ?? I know because i was that happy when all of my kids whon first and second places @ the last tournament ... That was one of the best days in my life .

[younwhagrl]

I started teaching almost 2 months ago, and the white belts we have in our class are progressing VERY good! They are testing October 21..we have 21 students and the majoirty is going to test! That is going to make my day to see them test and get their yellow belts!

[karatekid1975]

I'm going to help a friend with her school, and I will be so siked to see our students like that, too. I actually can't wait!

[Ben Martin]

this is why i love teaching watching your students progress it gives you such a great feeling( im a nursery teacher by the way) and why i cant wait to start teaching MA even though i have a long way to go. i cant wait to be able to teach the thing that means the most to me.

[y2_sub]

this is why i love teaching watching your students progress it gives you such a great feeling( im a nursery teacher by the way) and why i cant wait to start teaching MA even though i have a long way to go. i cant wait to be able to teach the thing that means the most to me.

Seems like you enjoy teaching in general Good luck in that

[orion82698]

It really excites me to see students of lower belts pushed harder as if they were a higher belt. I think (My opinion) that reflects a lot on the school and the instructors. Students in schools like this should be proud to be a white/yellow belt.