Many new instructors are as nervous as a lambs going to slaughter when they’re asked to stand up and instruct a class. Thoughts start racing through their heads like…“What if I forget what to say?” “What if I forget what do do?” “What if I freeze up?” “What if…. [insert favorite fear here]?” Truth is […]

When a new student joins your dojo, it’s important that you give them something they are looking for in their very first class. Take the time when they’re filling out your paperwork to ask them, “Why do you want to do karate?” Most will reply, “For self defense”. The second most common reason will be […]

If you’ve been teaching karate for any length of time you’ll know that one of the struggles with some students, particularly kids, is to get them to do their technique as fast as possible. I don’t usually have trouble getting this point across to my youngest students – they’re full of energy and really try […]