Teaching Martial Arts

Martial Arts Instruction Applying Educational Theory and Communication Techniques in the Dojo by Lawrence A Kane

Builds strategic frameworks and provides tactical toolsets applicable to anyone's teaching style, making it more effective. Instructors will improve their ability to motivate, educate, and retain students by optimizing time and attention, fitting individual preferences and learning styles.

While the old adage, "those who can't do, teach" is not entirely true, all too often "those who can do" cannot teach effectively. This book is unique in that it offers a holistic approach to teaching martial arts; incorporating elements of educational theory and communication techniques typically overlooked in budo. Teachers will improve their abilities to motivate, educate, and retain students, while students interested in the martial arts will develop a better understanding of what instructional methods best suit their needs. The author's approach balances the reality that martial arts instructors are responsible for ensuring the safety of practitioners who learn potentially deadly techniques with the truism that if their classes are not enjoyable and productive, no one will participate in them.

101 Games and Drills for Martial Arts by David and Elizabeth Lee

One of the most difficult tasks of being a martial arts instructor is having time to develop meaningful classroom curriculum. This book just made my job easier. There are organizations dedicated to providing content for schools, such as mine, but they charge a high premium. I highly recommend this book both for the fledgling instructor or for seasoned veteran. Within a day I was able to take the information and put it to work in my children's and adult classes. Now I look like a genius and all the credit goes to David & Elizabeth Lee. Thanks so much, it is worth every penny.

The Martial Arts Instructor’s Desk Reference

This book is a complete guide to advanced teaching concepts and martial arts school administration. Author and veteran martial arts instructor Sang H. Kim covers a wide range of essential topics for the professional martial arts instructor including:

• teaching children with ADD, behavioural problems and learning disabilities
• creating lesson plans and teaching specific curriculum elements
• combating boredom through hundreds of drills and training ideas
• marketing, advertising, publicity, staffing and customer service
• instructor training and evaluation
• tournament management

Sang H. Kim is an internationally respected author of 8 martial arts books, including the best sellers Ultimate Fitness through Martial Arts and Teaching: the Way of the Master, and star of over 50 martial arts instructional videos. He won the 1976 Korean National Champion and was named Instructor of the Year in Korea in 1983. He holds an M.S. degree in physical education and Ph.D. in media studies. He currently devotes his time to teaching, writing and presenting martial arts seminars for students and instructors.

Starting and Running Your Own Martial Arts School by Susan Lynn Peterson and Karen Levitz Vactor

More than 90 per cent of all martial arts schools fail within their first year. This handbook shows martial artists how they can ensure the success of their schools - before they put their hard-earned cash and reputations on the line. It offers a practical introduction to the tasks and obligations involved in running a successful martial arts business. It also contains a troubleshooting guide designed to help school owners diagnose their business problems and develop effective solutions.

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