Author: Jason Stanley

Jason Stanley has been practicing karate for 37 years. He is a 5th dan in Shitoryu/Shukokai, and 3 x stick fighting world champion. Since 2002 Jason has provided karate tips, hints and information to help both students and teachers increase their karate knowledge, deepen their understanding and improve their karate skill sets. His materials, e-books and courses have sold in over 35 countries. If you haven't already done so, please subscribe to the KarateTeaching newsletter and receive free karate teaching tips delivered to your inbox. No spam. No BS. Just helpful info to improve your skills. 100% privacy.
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An easy way to disguise reps…

March 2, 2010
Jason Stanley
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There’s a famous saying by success coach Anthony Robbins… “Repetition is the mother of skill.“ I couldn’t agree more. Unfortunately as I’ve said before “Skill” has a sibling named “Boredom”. As karate instructors we know that we need to keep our classes fresh in order to keep our students motivated. And at times it’s challenging […]

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Against all odds…

February 23, 2010
Jason Stanley
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I just finished reading “The Endurance, Shackelton’s Legendary Antarctic Expedition” by Caroline Alexander. This is the astonishing account of the 1914 sea voyage that nearly claimed the lives of its entire crew multiple times, but against all odds Shackleton and his men survived 2 1/2 years in the Antarctic.  What struck me the most and […]

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Paying Attention to Your Students…

February 16, 2010
Jason Stanley
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For most of us what makes it enjoyable as instructors is to have students who enjoy attending our classes and seeing their skill sets develop. However there’s one major factor that delays many instructors (particularly those new to teaching) in achieving teaching success… If you want your classes to grow in numbers, become a better […]