Teaching & Curriculum
Curriculum design, class structure, ranking and testing, kids and adult programs, and the craft of instruction on the mat.
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What is Kata For? – Centering
Part 3 of a Six-Part Series on Using Kata (or Form) For Martial Arts Development The goal for the ancient…
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Static Stretching Do's and Don'ts
Last month we talked about the differences between ballistic (bounce) stretching and static (slow) stretching. Bouncing is not a good…
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Controversial Exercises, Part 3
I want to reiterate that most people can do these exercises with no problems. Since modern research has proven that…
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My Learning Experience at a Karate Birthday Party
As I opened my martial arts school one day, unlocking the door and turning on the lights, I began the…
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Black-Belt Tests, Part 1
When I promote students to Black Belt, I want them to feel enriched, excited, nurtured and worthy. Black Belt tests…
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On Mental Attitude
Someone recently asked me to cite the 12 points that I thought were most important to understand the correct mental…
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How to Maximize Fitness Results for your Students
The secret about fitness that no diet guru or so-called “weight-loss expert” wants you to know is that there is…
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What is Kata For? Part 2: Classical Training Versus Dance or Gymnastics
Part 2 of a Six-Part Series on Using Kata (or Form) For Martial Arts Development In the classical school, we…
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Controversial Exercises, Part 2
Recent research has shown some exercises that martial artists routinely perform carry an increased risk of injury. Remember that any…
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Speed Can Save Your Life
You may have heard “speed is everything in a real fight.” The importance of speed in executing a given technique…
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