People learn fast. When you realize that once you quit one thing, life gets easier. Why? Because all you have to do is give up, rather than deal with the hardship of what it takes to succeed. . Being labelled a “quitter” is a tough label to shake. Breaking a promise is a big deal;…
Tag: Children
Which “box” are you in?
Should we differentiate one form of karate and its bunkai from another, rename it perhaps? As an example: Sport Karate (Bunkai), Children’s Karate (Bunkai), Practical Karate (Bunkai)? (And probably more)….. Which box would your karate fit into? . Personally, I really don’t like the modern sport karate bunkai, the type shown recently at the Olympics,…
Does every martial art teach respect and discipline?
Does every martial art teach respect and discipline? . Something that most people do not realize is that the discipline and respect that comes from martial arts, does not come from the style they train in, but the teacher they have. . In martial arts, students will develop those virtues because their teacher is good…
It’s never about you… it’s always about your students…
The truth of being a karate teacher is that students will come, and they will go. Karate training, in a good dojo, is not easy. It is demanding, exacting, you have to be determined, committed…… and not everyone is cut out to be a black belt. . When I accept a new student I usually…
Excellence is an attitude. And attitude is your choice.
If your coach PUSHES you. If your coach DISCIPLINES you. If your coach DEMANDS the best from you ALL the time… Then he or she truly CARES…….. The McCaw Method. . . Consistently having a good attitude, committing to good routines and habits, controlling the controllables, giving your best effort, putting in the extra time….
As instructors and teachers we have a duty of care to our students.
As instructors and teachers we have a duty of care to our students. While they are at our schools or dojo, we have a legal responsibility, and it is called; “Duty of Care”. It is associated with physical welfare as well as moral, intellectual, and the social wellbeing of students. . There are several aspects…
“Teachers open the door, but you must enter by yourself.”
“Teachers open the door, but you must enter by yourself.” ~ Chinese Proverb . Great teachers are important. They can give you amazing insights and help point you in the right direction. But the real question is: What will you do with all of that great instruction? It’s not enough to just take a karate…
Always do your best.
“ ‘Ishiki’ (意識) is very important. ‘Awareness – Take more attention and focus’. Without ‘Ishiki’: you wouldn’t realize what is happening here and there. By doing it you see and realize things happening. During everyday training with more attention and focus you will see and realize how your stance, form and technique are. Do not…
Are you a good mentor, a good role model?
The martial arts are known to enhance the abilities of students beyond just the physical. Growth can be seen in many areas such as self esteem, confidence, focus, self-defense, self-control, discipline. The positive changes students achieve in martial arts is significant. However, the positive effects do not stop there, an inspiring teacher, mentor, coach, or…
Educating hearts and minds.
“The strength of the dojo lies not within the four walls, rather it lies within the hearts of the students.” ~ Prince Loeffler Shugyokan Dojo . . Many teachers—especially new teachers—think that the way to create good relationships with their students is to make their dojo fun. Although having fun in the dojo is important,…
Imagine if every child learned respect, courtesy and discipline that martial arts teaches.
“It’s not what you do for your children, but what you teach them to do for themselves, that will make them successful human beings.” ?? . Challenges are what make life interesting. Overcoming them is what makes life meaningful. A lot of parents say they will do anything for their kids…..Except let them be themselves. ….