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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Teaching Karate Using Creative Processes

October 20, 2008
Jason Stanley
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Last week when teaching one of my 4-8 years old karate class they were particularly energetic and enthusiastic. More than usual they started to interrupt during the bow-in and warm-up. Right at that moment I had an epiphany and recalled something that I’d learned years before… Regarded as the world’s foremost lateral thinker, Edward De […]

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Seven Teaching Tips for New Karate Instructors

October 13, 2008
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While browsing the web today I found this article by Sensei Neil Prime. In this article he covers 7 important teaching tips for martial arts instructors. It’s a good read…. check it out at: https://www.wadokaikarate.com/news/20-2.htm (link opens in a new window) Enjoy, Jason

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What kind of martial arts instructor are you?

October 7, 2008
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What message do you transmit to your students through the way you teach karate? Do they consider you a nice guy or a drill sergeant? Are they fearful of you, or inspired by you? Are you strict or easy going? Do you lead by example, or do your students simply do what you say? Are […]