...encouragement!

[bushido_man96]

I think that internal motivation comes over time. I think early on, many people like to be motivated. It gives them the sense that the person motivating them believes in them, and is worth their time in addressing them in such a way. Later on, when a student becomes more self-sufficient, self-motivation can be more prevalent.

And some will just prefer to be motivated as opposed to motivating themselves.

[Nidan Melbourne]

Since I started teaching I learnt all the students and how to best handle them when to encourage them.

Some just need a "your doing really well" to be encouraged to do more whilst others need a firm approach. And everyone else in between.

[Hawkmoon]

Hmm! Ok good thanks all, very helpful, I'm greatful for your answers, thank you.

Can I push the other question?

..... When does it become incitement or maybe provocation?

For me, there is a list not long and not short, but a list just the same and number 1 on that list is when the comment makes a direct a clear personal statement toward the other party.

That's number 1 to me, to me there is absolutely no reason at all for such comments they are attacks.

Edited October 25, 2013 by Hawkmoon

[bushido_man96]

I think if it becomes personal, then its a provocation, and I don't think an instructor should step over that line. But, it can motivate some people.