Inubis Posted November 30, 2009 Share Posted November 30, 2009 As an instructor, when new students begin to train with you, can you usually tell who will stick with it up to the higher belts and who'll give up in the early days?Have you ever been wrong? I once had a young boy begin training with us and he was brilliant, he had a natural talent for karate and he soaked up what he was taught like a sponge. I always swore he'd make 1st dan but he gave up as soon as he graded to green belt. Another boy joined us years ago, big lad, very clumsy, uncoordinated, easily frustrated...I gave him 2 months...this was five years ago and he's currently 1st kyu training for 1st dan. I've given up guessing but sometimes I just can't help secretly betting in my head who will give up and who will go all the way. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ichi_Geki Posted November 30, 2009 Share Posted November 30, 2009 I once had a kid referred to me just out of juvvie. I knew he would make it because he was a stubborn and hard headed type and he liked to have punishing training that was grueling. I knew he would make it to shodan, but then I continued to guess he would make it to nidan. He would have made it to nidan if he did not end up in an adult prison. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WireFrame Posted November 30, 2009 Share Posted November 30, 2009 I've seen two people who I've known wouldn't carry on. One quit at 6th Kyu and the other is still going at 5th... with all the enthusiasm and effort of a sloth. I'm amazed he turns up because its obvious he doesnt want to be there.There was also a 1st Dan who was brilliant, but left because he didn't like being used to teach the group, which I feel is kind of part of getting that far. He was only concerned with himself in that respect. Shame. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ichi_Geki Posted November 30, 2009 Share Posted November 30, 2009 There was also a 1st Dan who was brilliant, but left because he didn't like being used to teach the group, which I feel is kind of part of getting that far. He was only concerned with himself in that respect. Shame.I have quite a few students who dont like to teach that are first and second dan, which is fine because only my sempai teaches alongside of me. I have occasionally let a shodan or nidan teach when I use to teach kids, but they ended up ruining my business... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WireFrame Posted November 30, 2009 Share Posted November 30, 2009 I just personally feel if the sensei trusts me to either help in a demonstration or even show someone how to warm up, that should be considered a privilege, not a burden. I think part of having reached a certain level is being happy to pass on what you've learned. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ichi_Geki Posted December 1, 2009 Share Posted December 1, 2009 I just personally feel if the sensei trusts me to either help in a demonstration or even show someone how to warm up, that should be considered a privilege, not a burden. I think part of having reached a certain level is being happy to pass on what you've learned.I completely agree with you now. Its just that some are not the leadership types. I have ALOT of good students that simply dont want to teach. And I respect that, but if you want to be a sandan under me they will...haha Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RichardZ Posted December 1, 2009 Share Posted December 1, 2009 I just personally feel if the sensei trusts me to either help in a demonstration or even show someone how to warm up, that should be considered a privilege, not a burden. I think part of having reached a certain level is being happy to pass on what you've learned.I completely agree with you now. Its just that some are not the leadership types. I have ALOT of good students that simply dont want to teach. And I respect that, but if you want to be a sandan under me they will...hahaOne of my instructors would state; "If you can teach it, you have completely learned/studied it" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ichi_Geki Posted December 1, 2009 Share Posted December 1, 2009 A very good statement. But for some techniques one can only uncover "gokuhi" when they stand in a teachers shoes. So for the Sepai Kata I prefer my students that when they learn the movements, go and help the next person learn the movements so that they can try and understand the oyo bunkai better. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RichardZ Posted December 1, 2009 Share Posted December 1, 2009 A very good statement. But for some techniques one can only uncover "gokuhi" when they stand in a teachers shoes. So for the Sepai Kata I prefer my students that when they learn the movements, go and help the next person learn the movements so that they can try and understand the oyo bunkai better.Sorry, I thought this was much of what I was saying..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ichi_Geki Posted December 1, 2009 Share Posted December 1, 2009 was it?...I wasn't sure sorry haha. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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