Your ideal student

[DWx]

For those that teach (and also those that don't):

Describe your ideal student. What qualities would they have?

[Zaine]

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.).

[Archimoto]

Typing on an iPad so I'll keep it brief!

I say humility and perseverance.

[Wastelander]

Well, if we're talking about "ideal," then I suppose they would be:

Humble

Patient

Interested in martial arts

Mid- to late-teens in age

Healthy and fit

Talented in physical movement

In reality, though, I'm thrilled any time I get the first three things in that list

[CredoTe]

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...

[ps1]

1. Pays attention

2. Works hard

3. Good moral values

4. Talks about their training to friends

5. Pays their tuition on time

[sensei8]

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!!

[DWx]

Great responses thus far

Here's a follow up question:

Taking a look at these two qualities: physically gifted vs enthusiasm

What 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?

[sensei8]

Enthusiasm = 100%

[Zaine]

Enthusiasm 100% every time!