April 21, 201412 yr For those that teach (and also those that don't):Describe your ideal student. What qualities would they have? "Everything has its beauty, but not everyone sees it." ~ Confucius
April 21, 201412 yr I'm pretty general here, I just want to see a student who wants to learn the material. After that I can teach them anything else (such as respect and humbleness etc.). Martial arts training is 30% classroom training, 70% solo training. https://www.instagram.com/nordic_karate/
April 22, 201412 yr Typing on an iPad so I'll keep it brief!I say humility and perseverance. To quote the great Bob Marley: "LOVE IS MY RELIGION"
April 22, 201412 yr Well, if we're talking about "ideal," then I suppose they would be:HumblePatientInterested in martial artsMid- to late-teens in ageHealthy and fitTalented in physical movementIn reality, though, I'm thrilled any time I get the first three things in that list 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
April 22, 201412 yr Mine would be one that empties his/her cup at the door every time s/he comes to class, and then proceeds to give everything s/he has every class.That's about it for me... Remember the Tii! In Life and Death, there is no tap-out...
April 22, 201412 yr 1. Pays attention2. Works hard3. Good moral values4. Talks about their training to friends5. Pays their tuition on time "It is impossible to make anything foolproof because fools are so ingenius."
April 22, 201412 yr Mine would be one that empties his/her cup at the door every time s/he comes to class, and then proceeds to give everything s/he has every class.That's about it for me...Solid post, and DITTO for me!! **Proof is on the floor!!!
April 22, 201412 yr Author Great responses thus far Here's a follow up question:Taking a look at these two qualities: physically gifted vs enthusiasmWhat ratio of each would your perfect student have? You've got 100% to allocate between the two. Would you want 50% enthusiasm 50% physical ability? Or maybe 60:40? 25:75? or maybe even 99% of one of those traits and only 1% of the other? "Everything has its beauty, but not everyone sees it." ~ Confucius
April 23, 201412 yr Enthusiasm 100% every time! Martial arts training is 30% classroom training, 70% solo training. https://www.instagram.com/nordic_karate/
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