blacknebula Posted October 19, 2013 Share Posted October 19, 2013 Today there is a big youth tournament going on at a city about 1.5 hours away. Sensei and most of the senior instructors are all up there, either judging, coaching, or cheering on their own children. There was one lonely Shodan left to teach classes today for adults and any children not participating in the tournament. It didn't seem right to leave him to deal with that all by himself, so I offered to help out with the beginners class (white and yellow belts) and he eagerly accepted my offer. I just got my brown belt in April, and this was the first time I have ever been on the 'other side' of a class.It was like herding cats! It certainly gave me a new appreciation for anyone who stands up at the front of a class on a regular basis. I'd like to give a big round of applause to anyone who instructs. You are all amazing! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Patrick Posted October 19, 2013 Share Posted October 19, 2013 This is great. Thank you for posting this, blacknebula. Patrick Patrick O'Keefe - KarateForums.com AdministratorHave a suggestion or a bit of feedback relating to KarateForums.com? Please contact me!KarateForums.com Articles - KarateForums.com Awards - Member of the Month - User Guidelines Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nidan Melbourne Posted October 20, 2013 Share Posted October 20, 2013 Good job on putting your hand up to help teach. its always appreciated when we have students offer to help out when its needed Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andym Posted October 20, 2013 Share Posted October 20, 2013 And well done yourself for offering to help. If you believe in an ideal. You don't own it ; it owns you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlackKnight Posted October 20, 2013 Share Posted October 20, 2013 Good job on stepping up. Sometimes being a black belt is not about only technique, but about character as well.There was a time in our dojo where everyone that made brown belt had to help teach. Part of the requirement to make black belt.We weren't expecting to make teachers out of them, unless of course they wanted to, but to give them an insight into it. Also, by helping teach, it re-enforces what they've learned. Tony Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mal103 Posted October 20, 2013 Share Posted October 20, 2013 Very different in the front...So long as you don't get "used" to teach beginners long term then it's always a good experience to be out front now and again.You soon realise that the students become your mirrors so you have to ensure you are perfect! (or as close to it as you can) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nidan Melbourne Posted October 21, 2013 Share Posted October 21, 2013 Good job on stepping up. Sometimes being a black belt is not about only technique, but about character as well.There was a time in our dojo where everyone that made brown belt had to help teach. Part of the requirement to make black belt.We weren't expecting to make teachers out of them, unless of course they wanted to, but to give them an insight into it. Also, by helping teach, it re-enforces what they've learned.That's what i love about teaching students When i teach i see things that they are doing wrong and when i correct them, i realize that i do that and i'm able to correct what i'm doing. Even if I have difficult students, I still learn a lot from them. Even if i realize that I act like a complete pain in the butt during my class (which would annoy the hell out of my sensei). Even if you teach a few classes over the years, you'll spot things that you can improve on. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sensei8 Posted October 21, 2013 Share Posted October 21, 2013 Yes...an awesome job done very well!! **Proof is on the floor!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bushido_man96 Posted October 21, 2013 Share Posted October 21, 2013 Teaching can be a challenge! Great that you stepped up to help, and got a taste of it. Thanks for the kudos to instructors, as well. Its nice to be appreciated! https://www.haysgym.comhttp://www.sunyis.com/https://www.aikidoofnorthwestkansas.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blacknebula Posted October 23, 2013 Author Share Posted October 23, 2013 Thanks everyone, but volunteering was no big deal.... moms are pretty good at just seeing something that needs to be done and doing it! I really don't think I have the patience to ever instruct on a regular basis, but helping out occasionally is probably a good thing, for many of the reasons that you all mentioned. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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