Video feedback in training?

[ShoriKid]

We've haven't done a video review in a while, but we tape a lot of our grappling and stand up sparring. Kata we record for reference and pick at each other live. It's a great tool to help you improve as it can be used to look for the things you were trying as well as what you missed doing.

[pittbullJudoka]

This is and has been a tool that we have used with great success, as Shori mentioned we video about anything possible, also lets our instructor see what we're doing via YouTube. Since we upload a good bit and helps since our instructors live a good distance from us. I don't go to either gym I train at without a video camera just in case.

[HumanLearnings]

Yes, I find it very useful. Sometimes Sensei will tell me that I am leaning during my back stance but I can't feel it. But I can see it if I video myself. My trick is to make it very easy so I put a wide angle lens on my iPhone ($20) and then prop it up with a very small wood clamp from the hardware store. Use one with soft rubber jaws.

With the video on the phone for a while it is also very easy to review before my next self training session.

[bushido_man96]

I'm considering beginning to video some of the coach's teachings in my son's Wrestling club, so I can help him work at home better.

[sensei8]

Having video available to students is vitally important. Camera never blinks, and in that, students can see the who, what, where, why, and how their successes as well as their mistakes. The camera makes the students accountable for their own training/practice away from the school.

Lights, Camera, Action!!

[xo-karate]

Would you record coaches instructions or students drills? or both?

What if you pick just one subject per class? I know that you'll "miss out" on lot, but one pointer might be enough?

Have fun and save the material for later years:-)

[ps1]

I love to use this method. As painful as it is, video is often times the best way you can learn what you're doing wrong. Much of the time, you think your body is doing one thing and it's actually doing something else.

[bushido_man96]

Would you record coaches instructions or students drills? or both?

What if you pick just one subject per class? I know that you'll "miss out" on lot, but one pointer might be enough?

Have fun and save the material for later years:-)

Not a bad idea at all. Especially if you attend a seminar or some class that presents a lot of different drills. Video of explanations or examples can go a long way.

[SifuGazz]

Video feedback is effective in many different aspects.

1) Self Critique --the minds eye can fool you into thinking something is right, also easier to see your movement as a whole from the outside.

2) Showing Students how they can improve: There are mark up programs that one can draw on, slow down, ect that are great tools for teachers. (check itunes store)

3) Almost essential for distance learning--if one doesn't have a good local teacher, or wants supplemental training, sending back video for review is critical for feedback before bad habits are engrained.

I have used all three extensively, very helpful.

G