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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The Key Elements of a Martial Arts Fitness Class
I have found that, on average, a traditional martial arts instructor doesn’t necessarily make a good martial arts (MA) fitness…
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It’s All About the Course
I’ve come to the conclusion that to be successful in martial arts fitness, you have to have a course, or…
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Raising the Standards of Martial Arts Instruction
Previously, I wrote about how the martial artist and martial arts instructor have never reached the level of recognition of…
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Traditional Values at Tournaments
I attended two National Traditional Karate tournaments one summer, while a friend attended a national “open” tournament. Our experiences were…
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The ABCs of Your Class
You became a martial arts instructor because you believed in a personal philosophy or vision. Your grandfather, aunts, uncles and…
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