October 19, 201015 yr Went to class like another day. My sensei pulls me to the side and asked if I would be interested in helping out in the kids classes. He told me that him and the other instructors were talking and my name came up. I didn't think that I was doing anything to get a honor like this. I just go and work hard. I think I'm going to do it. I find it to be one heck of a honor and am pretty excited about it. I just thought that I would share.Peace!
October 19, 201015 yr That's great that your hard work has been noticed and is being rewarded. You can learn a lot when you start teaching, so have fun and enjoy! https://www.haysgym.com http://www.sunyis.com/ https://www.aikidoofnorthwestkansas.com
October 19, 201015 yr That's great. Like said, teaching is a good way to improve in your own technique too. Good luck! “One reason so few of us achieve what we truly want is that we never direct our focus; we never concentrate our power. Most people dabble their way through life, never deciding to master anything in particular.” -Anthony Robbins
October 19, 201015 yr Congratulations, definitely a mark as to their trust in your ability. Best of luck too. Teaching kids is tough stuff. Just remember to keep their attention. You lose that and it can turn into Custer's Last Stand! Kisshu fushin, Oni te hotoke kokoro. A demon's hand, a saint's heart. -- Osensei Shoshin Nagamine
October 19, 201015 yr Congrats! And good choice. Teaching kids is a wonderful thing. https://www.1jiujitsunation.com
October 19, 201015 yr Congrats! I too help with the instruction of a kid's class. It's definitely both a fun and rewarding opportunity for you. Teaching others is a great way to teach yourself! Enjoy this next step in your training!
October 19, 201015 yr Imho, there's nothing like teaching kids!! Congrats, and you'll find just how fun it is across the board, if you haven't already! **Proof is on the floor!!!
October 19, 201015 yr Congratulations! I remember that I felt the same way when my sensei asked me to teach a few new students their first class--you learn a LOT by teaching, and you will be surprised at some of the questions you get asked and some of the odd things kids manage to do instead of what they should be doing . The two biggest keys to teaching martial arts to kids, at least for me, are keeping their attention and remaining patient. They can't focus on one thing for too long, but if you try to teach them too much they will become overloaded and won't retain any of what you taught, so it can be a very fine line, but very enjoyable and rewarding KishimotoDi | 2014-Present | Sensei: Ulf Karlsson Shorin-Ryu/Shinkoten Karate | 2010-Present: Yondan, Renshi | Sensei: Richard Poage (RIP), Jeff Allred (RIP) Shuri-Ryu | 2006-2010: Sankyu | Sensei: Joey Johnston, Joe Walker (RIP) Judo | 2007-2010: Gokyu | Sensei: Joe Walker (RIP), Ramon Rivera (RIP), Adrian Rivera Illinois Practical Karate | International Neoclassical Karate Kobudo Society
October 19, 201015 yr Congrats! Have fun! Its an awesome opportunity for you to improve too. "Everything has its beauty, but not everyone sees it." ~ Confucius
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