pvwingchun Posted June 25, 2003 Share Posted June 25, 2003 How many of you out there have a handbook that you give to students. What is in it? Is the curriculum in a book like a training manual? How is it accepted? Is it something that is given out at registration oris it optional? Wing Chun Kuen Alliancehttps://www.wing-chun.us Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
granmasterchen Posted June 25, 2003 Share Posted June 25, 2003 in my style it is something that is kept rather secretly and guarded only the advanced, black belts and senior members get their own copies,this forces the students to pay attention in class and remember and practice their skills at home. That which does not destroy me will only make me stronger Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kirves Posted June 25, 2003 Share Posted June 25, 2003 In my style, the official curriculum is available to everyone on several public websites (at least up to something like 3rd or 4th dan). No secrets there. New white belt students get a paper or two of some basic information about how the training is to be conducted and how to dress and behave in the dojo. That's about it. I'm not an instructor myself, but thought I'd chime in how it is done in my current karate school. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pvwingchun Posted June 25, 2003 Author Share Posted June 25, 2003 Don't have to be an instructor toreply would like to know how students feel also. Wing Chun Kuen Alliancehttps://www.wing-chun.us Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kyokushin Posted June 25, 2003 Share Posted June 25, 2003 In my style we were all given a handbook after we'd been training for a few months or so. Just to make sure we were staying. It includes: Etiquette and Rules, History of style, some Philosophy, Notes on Kata, Grading Requirements, Terminology, Recommended Reading, Fees, and also a little on my instructor. It is really very thorough and it cuts down on a lot of questions that a student normally has to ask their instructor. Sempai Emily2nd Kyu-Brown Belt---The true essence of the Martial Way can only be realized through experience. Knowing this, learn never to fear its demands. --- Mas. Oyama --- Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ninjanurse Posted June 25, 2003 Share Posted June 25, 2003 In my old school our curriculum was always posted for all students to see and refer to. In my new school they give each student a handbook with the curriculum and grade requirements for eack rank. It also contains history and biography, etc. For teaching multiple rank classes I have used a set of cards on a ring, each card having the curriculum for each grade-color coded even (yes, that's pretty anal I'll admit it!!!) . "A Black Belt is only the beginning."Heidi-A student of the artsTae Kwon Do,Shotokan,Ju Jitsu,Modern Arnishttp://the100info.tumblr.com/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
G95champ Posted June 28, 2003 Share Posted June 28, 2003 I give a few handouts like a list of the kata, Bio on Funakoshi, some terms, nothing they really need to know at that point but something to keep them excited because you know how all new students are. They can't wait till the next class. (General George S. Patton Jr.) "It's the unconquerable soul of man, and not the nature of the weapon he uses, that ensures victory." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CheekyMusician Posted July 3, 2003 Share Posted July 3, 2003 I think there is a list of belt requirements for each belt at my club. I don't have a copy, but I saw a boy flicking through one the other day, so I'm guessing there is one. As far as I know we have no handbook. A list of grading requirements for each belt would be helpful, though. It would be handy to just flick through it and know what you need for the next test, rather than having to ask someone, or wait until the belt tests are coming around and you get to do a practice test. Smile. It makes people wonder what you've been up to. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ZR440 Posted July 14, 2003 Share Posted July 14, 2003 KSW has it's own text books that shows almost everything required. It's optional for students and a little expensive, but worth it for people who have bad memory. Like me. It's happy hour somewhere in the world. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kirves Posted July 14, 2003 Share Posted July 14, 2003 In most dojos I've been to there's been some kind of info booklet. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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