sensei8 Posted January 29, 2012 Share Posted January 29, 2012 Why do you teach? Let's list some pro's and con's...Pro's:> I love the Martial Arts> I love my students> My students love me> It's fun> It's rewarding> It keeps me in shape> EtcAll of these are admirable, but, what's the real sole basis of why you teach?First, before we answer this, let's list some con's...Con's:> Mundane drills> Unchallenged classes> Rank; theirs and/or mine> Because I have to> Because it defines me> For nobility/"Look at me"/the air of "I'm important"/Pomp and circumstances> For awards/platitudes > EtcYes, I've heard each and everyone of these reasons, both pro's and con's, over the many, many years.Why do I teach? I teach not for my student(s) next testing cycle, but for when my student(s) discovers their effectiveness through the martial arts and in themselves. I teach my student(s) not for their next testing cycle but for the next attack.Why do you teach? **Proof is on the floor!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harlan Posted January 29, 2012 Share Posted January 29, 2012 To ensure that what was given to me gets passed along. That is the only reason. Leaves fall. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MasterPain Posted January 29, 2012 Share Posted January 29, 2012 To ensure that what was given to me gets passed along. That is the only reason.That's not my only reason, but it's a big one. Sensei8 covered most of it other than that. My fists bleed death. -Akuma Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zaine Posted January 29, 2012 Share Posted January 29, 2012 I personally love it. I haven't taught in awhile, but I love to teach people something that I love. For me it's just a passion to teach someone something I'm so passionate about, even the boring drills (which are so useful and I do them, but they still suck). Martial arts training is 30% classroom training, 70% solo training.https://www.instagram.com/nordic_karate/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WolverineGuy Posted January 29, 2012 Share Posted January 29, 2012 One thing that keeps me coming back to teaching is that it actually strengthens my OWN technique. Teaching fundamentals is a great way to shake off rust. Wolverine1st Dan - Kalkinodo"Shut up brain, or I'll stab you with a q-tip""There is no spoon." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Montana Posted January 29, 2012 Share Posted January 29, 2012 I taught (past tense) because I felt it was my obligation to pass on knowledge that I've aquired over 30 + years of study and training to others.I taught because it kept that knowlege fresh in my head, and in my body.I taught to watch that glimmer of knowlege be lit in others eyes and bodies.I taught, because I love to teach others!I taught because I'm a teacher. If you don't want to stand behind our troops, please..feel free to stand in front of them.Student since January 1975---4th Dan, retired due to non-martial arts related injuries. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sensei8 Posted January 29, 2012 Author Share Posted January 29, 2012 Thanks thus far for some very great and solid posts...THANK YOU!! Please keep them coming. **Proof is on the floor!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WolverineGuy Posted January 30, 2012 Share Posted January 30, 2012 I should also add, my best friend from college is very close to his black belt, so I've been putting in overtime on helping him get there. Its an awesome feeling watching him really come into his own as a martial artist. Wolverine1st Dan - Kalkinodo"Shut up brain, or I'll stab you with a q-tip""There is no spoon." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bushido_man96 Posted February 4, 2012 Share Posted February 4, 2012 To ensure that what was given to me gets passed along. That is the only reason.Does it not matter whether or not you enjoy it? If it isn't enjoyable, then it would also seem like an obligation.I enjoy interacting with the students, and I especially enjoy the technical aspects in teaching moves. I enjoy watching the students as they improve from month to month, and year to year.The cons are that at times it can get frustrating, but that is good in the sense that it makes me look at different ways to "say what I mean," and forces me to become a better teacher in the long run. https://www.haysgym.comhttp://www.sunyis.com/https://www.aikidoofnorthwestkansas.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harlan Posted February 5, 2012 Share Posted February 5, 2012 Speaking for myself, I like to keep things simple. It IS an obligation.Also speaking for myself, I think too many people start and quit training around reasons that are peripheral. Those that stay find 'that one thing' (channeling Curly here ) that keeps them going through the low periods. Same with teaching/sharing. Leaves fall. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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