martial arts team in school(public schools)

[jaymac]

My problems (well I have 2) is that I believe to teach in the schools, you must have a bachelors degree - I do not and I would have to have my own instructor back me up because I would be doing this under his existing program and under his name. At this point, I am not really sure how to go about it or talk to him about it.

[bushido_man96]

My problems (well I have 2) is that I believe to teach in the schools, you must have a bachelors degree - I do not and I would have to have my own instructor back me up because I would be doing this under his existing program and under his name. At this point, I am not really sure how to go about it or talk to him about it.

The first step to finding answers is to ask questions. Get all the info you can, and then find out what you need to do next. Make a plan of action.

[jj19902003]

yea someone in my school district needs to go to the school board and have a meeting with them. and if they bring up something about it being used for the wrong thing or for violence then we can just point out wrestling. that can also be used for violence. wrestling is also a form of fighting. but another issue would be for the schools to come up with the money to get the pads and everything else.

does anyone know how i could bring a school sport such as thing around in my area?

[bushido_man96]

Well, you have a good start. You need to talk to other schools in your area, and make sure that they have an instructor/coach around that can get the other schools started.

As far as equipment goes, you may try to start with what you have, and try to borrow from your school. The less the start-up costs, the more enticing it will seem.

Also, keep Title 9 in mind, and make sure you offer it as a women's sport as well.

[jj19902003]

oh i got my own pads. i was talking about pads the school has to buy and all that stuff ot to metion they will hve to hire a sensei/sifu/teacher

[bushido_man96]

It will be quite a challenge. It is always difficult to convince people to pay more money for more things. But in the end, it will all be worth while.

[jj19902003]

oh yea most definetly

[elbows_and_knees]

this type of stuff is possible. you have to talk with the school board about it. A buddy of mine (my capoeira teacher) teaches capoeira at one of our local elementary schools. There are a few karate schools around that teach after school - they have practice after school, just like the other sports.

[elbows_and_knees]

oh i got my own pads. i was talking about pads the school has to buy and all that stuff ot to metion they will hve to hire a sensei/sifu/teacher

to be honest, considering the tight budgest these days, I wouldn't try to get the school to buy pads. I would bring what I have, and require the students to buy their own. My gear would be spare gear, or be used by students without their own. As time goes on, I'd buy more gear with the salary the school paid me. A low cost would probably interest them even more, as they don't have to spend money that they probably already don't have.

[cathal]

My sensei's sister is a gym teacher, they've been doing a regular unit on Karate for the past two years. I've been thinking it is a good foot-in-the-door method. When you chat with the school board try starting off slow by going with one school in each category of elementary, middle, and High school.

Ask that they go for this pilot project for one school year, and then do an evaluation with the students, teachers, & the parents.

When you draft your proposal bring a lot of copies so everyone in the panel has a full copy of your information. Stress that you won't be worrying about full contact for the young kids (or none at all depending on your style). Also stress the other benefits like: danger awareness, staying in school, keeping away from drugs & alcohol, etc etc etc.

Basically speak to the audience, and engage their interest by getting to what they feel is important in their lives.