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Post by malk103 on Nov 22, 2011 21:12:03 GMT
My Sensei got me to teach most of a lesson a few weeks back as part of my run up to BB, I was completely unprepared but just about coped with it. Tonight he had got caught up in traffic so rather than cancel the lesson asked me to run it, not knowing the syllabus inside and out is something I need to work on but mostly it went okay. Did a few different fun things during warm up then went through some Kihon - I know the syllabus per grade but suddenly having to remember it one at a time for all belts.... Went over the Kata's and was pleased to help a few when they got stuck, it was good to see them improve, finished with some Kumite but ran out of time as we only do an hour on Tuesdays. It was a bit like spinning plates trying to make sure everyone knew what they were doing and not waiting too long. Feel more confident about teaching next year but will need some gaffer tape for the little chatterbox - is that allowed - it doesn't specify it anywhere in the child protection policy....
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Post by kensei on Nov 23, 2011 13:26:09 GMT
So you guys teach according to a strick outline for each level? ?
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Post by malk103 on Nov 23, 2011 15:04:23 GMT
As we've got a grading coming up then we normally concentrate on Kihon/Kata/Kumite and try to cover what everyone needs for their grade. As its a small class then line work normally takes the form of the Sensei showing each grade the next combination required.
I'm fairly confident with the syllabus but after learning it per grade I was suddenly having to remember it in a different order - first 10/9th Kyu (i.e.) Age Uke, then 8th Kyu Age Uke - Gyaku Zuki, then 7th etc... By the time we had done this combination it was trying to remember what was next for each grade.
After the grading we will vary with pad work, knife/bat work and all sorts.
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Post by kensei on Nov 24, 2011 14:18:05 GMT
Oh, Okay...I thought you had a teaching set up like a 10 week class set up. I have run across a few groups that do this and never move from it. Personally I teach on the fly what ever the students need to work on...we dig into it, or we do what is fun and will help them out. Works out well, we still stick to skill level appropriate things, but we do some things way out of scale once and a while.
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Post by malk103 on Nov 24, 2011 15:20:46 GMT
I think the biggest reason for people dropping out is boredom, it may appeal to work to a set routine but possibly not the best idea. A few times I have seen the Sensei chnage the lesson as a reaction to people getting tired/bored etc, i've also seen the buzz amongst the students when something different and exciting is thrown in. Also reactive to what's needed sounds good - at the moment we have a load of new Green belts that are struggling with their Combinations and Yondan - focusing on these seems the best idea.
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Post by fujicolt on Nov 24, 2011 22:55:13 GMT
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Post by Paul Bedard on Nov 25, 2011 1:55:54 GMT
Here is my two cents worth Malk. You already mentioned that boredom is an issue. So why try to be a carbon copy of your sensei. If you are just filling in then maybe let him teach & you make them sweat!! Let him be the one to stress the fine points. Why don`t you just pick a couple of hand techniques & a couple of leg techniques that you can also use in kumite & do reps to the speed of your senior students. Tell the juniors that it`s ok to get mixed up & when they do to get back to position to start the first move & get going again. You might even throw in doint heian shodan at speed work up to 10 second heian shodan. Spirit first technique second. While you are gaining experience at instructing, just keep them moving. As you gain experience, then get more technical. After all, that is Sensei`s job!! Your Sensei is fortunate to have someone that can fill inb while he can`t be there!! Osu Paul B
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Post by malk103 on Nov 25, 2011 13:34:55 GMT
...... While you are gaining experience at instructing, just keep them moving. As you gain experience, then get more technical.... Maybe i'm on the correct wavelength as I did consider doing this! I thought I would do a lesson as normal to help towards the grading but thinking about it a lot of the students lack power and speed, we often go for everyone doing basic movements with the emphasis on speed/power so rather than spending a few very long seconds trying to think about which combination was next maybe I should have blown them away with a hard workout. There is always a good buzz after a tough session and I sometimes feel disappointed if my Gi is too dry afterwards. Next time....... ;D ;D ;D
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Post by kensei on Nov 25, 2011 14:17:45 GMT
Last night I told my instructor to take the night off....had to work my magic as we have our holiday dinner this week end and I needed to plan his gift with the rest of teh students....sneeky bugger I am.
Anyways for the class I started off with basics, lots of kicking to get the class worked out and then BLAMO we went....in to Wankan! Yup, we did the unmentionable JKA Kata! We worked on the whole thing and most of the seniors had never seen it before at all. they loved it! One or two old timers had seen it and done it but not for a few years at least.
The class before that I did some Aikido locks with the class after Heian Nidan, and then we finished with Chinte.
I never teach the same thing twice and I never plan. I tend to teach theme type classes but once and a while I lose my mind and just do really fun things that are so interesting to me as my past training comes back to me...and I mix Judo and Aikido with my classes. As we get closer to the testing I do focus a bit more on testing Kata and specific skills. But my instructor teaches a very level-centric class with the seniors all off on the side "playing" and letting me drive the class.
Had a great time, and that is the charm of teaching Karate!
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Post by nathanso on Nov 25, 2011 20:05:32 GMT
...... While you are gaining experience at instructing, just keep them moving. As you gain experience, then get more technical.... ...lot of the students lack power and speed... Here is a suggestion. When I want to spend part of a session working on improving speed, even for upper belts, I usually start with the most basic breakdown into component parts. E.g., to increase punching speed, start with one hand in front of the body in a forearm block position, and practice a snapping jab out and back (keeping the other hand stationary), then snapping and locking out, and finally adding hikite with it. Similarly, for oizuki, first practice each half of the step, without the hands, then the whole step, and finally step with the punch. It is important to work on each component in isolation, as it increases awareness of the different body dynamics required for each phase of the technique. As for increasing power, I think that it is generally a mistake to try to get students to exhibit more "power" when performing air techniques, since that can lead to constipated performances. That's what impact training is for.
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Post by tomobrien on Nov 30, 2011 3:31:22 GMT
Typical beginner or white belt class tonight - 3&1/2 mins. of jump rope, stretching, pull-ups, leg extensions, ten-no-kata, Taikgyaku shodan (H-form), downward block (gedan barai), defense against kicks, defense against hair grabs & sparring with no pads. Thanks, Tom
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Post by tomobrien on Dec 2, 2011 3:18:34 GMT
Tonite - Bassai dai, Ten no kata, wrist escapes, deashi harai (advanced foot sweep), combos & kumite! Roy got his gi - he's official now! Thanks, Tom
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Post by malk103 on Jan 16, 2012 21:41:37 GMT
My Sensei was going on holiday soon and rather than shut down lessons has asked me (+ I offered) to run the 3 lessons a week. I've been going to all 3 for a few months now so know most of the students which will be a great help, getting nervous with the Friday bunch though as there are lots of new students and apart from a few 16/18 they are mostly younger teenagers. I helped out with the lesson last week and it's difficult to keep the class going, when trying to answer a question the rest just wander off, talk or mess about. I can shout well but don't want to be seen as Mr Angry or they will just stop coming.
With the hints above I need to keep the class going and maybe make them work, are there any good resources for lesson planners or ideas. As I haven't got years of experience I sometimes draw a blank on what to do next - I don't want to repeat anything or be seen to be dithering.
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Post by malk103 on Feb 5, 2012 23:56:41 GMT
Well tomorrow I start my own class in addition to the 3 that we already run, I have several confirmed bookings and will probably get a few turn up, and maybe more will come to peek a look. As it's a big village then word will travel round hopefully and we should get a full house/hall.
There will be a couple that already go to the Friday club but the rest will be beginners, my Sensei will help out for the first 2 lessons and then let me crack on.
Nervous? YES! Looking forwards to it? YES!!!
I will have the other lessons during the week to refer to if I fall short of ideas but I’ve recently been gaining a head full of stuff that I would like to do, mainly targeting week areas.
Interestingly I got asked by one new comer if we were affiliated and if he got his BB would it be "real". He had heard that the local TKD club and the self defence club were a law unto themselves. Thankfully we are members of AMA and follow a good syllabus as practiced by other clubs I’ve been to and compared via their website. That could mean that the TKD and SD clubs aren't insured?
I will let you know tomorrow night how it went.
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Post by superjock on Feb 6, 2012 7:06:01 GMT
Good luck mate try not to teach the whole syllabus in one session. and remember that they will not be as fit as you.....yet Oh and have a beer or two in your fridge for when you get home
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Post by malk103 on Feb 6, 2012 21:31:16 GMT
Cheers Superjock, It went okay, a few people said they were going to be there but didn't show so not as many as i'd liked, but still broke even with costs. My Sensei is going to help out for a couple of weeks and I will still maintain my training. It was more of an intro lesson for the beginners so we covered a fair bit, I also need to finish with something a little more powerful but overall it went well and they all really enjoyed it. There was a running club that met in the carpark so they would have all seen us inside in the warmth. ;D Overall not a massive success but not a failure either, and i've introduced a few new people to the Art.
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Post by superjock on Feb 7, 2012 7:41:52 GMT
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Post by malk103 on Feb 13, 2012 21:22:38 GMT
Second night of my new club tonight and a couple more beginners turned up, I still had my Sensei present but he stayed as an observor. I happily got the class through some basics, briefly over Kata Kihon and 5 step but more of an introduction, did lots of kicking near the end and finished off with some basic combinations to get them thinking and finish on a high. Next week it's just me so I will form a rough plan in my head but can leave it flexible so I can throw in anything as we go along. 2 of the smaller kids had real trouble with left and right which could be a challenge.... Overall a good night!
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Post by malk103 on Feb 24, 2012 22:26:29 GMT
Just a quick update on lesson 3, all went well and i'm finding my feet. Got another interested but may need to drop some more leaflets to increase numbers. Managed to cover costs and haven't lost anyone yet!
Did some more training tonight with our busy Friday night club, managed well with a large class of 18 from white to BB.
Got another dilema but think it needs a new topic...
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