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Up, Up and away?

February 1, 2012
Jason Stanley
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Here’s a super challenging up/down burpee-type martial arts fitness drill that will test even your fittest, strongest students. Start by having your class jog in place, and then on each of your commands below students must complete each associated action, in this order… “Knees Up!” Students must jog in place but knees must rise to […]

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Criticize Once. Praise Twice.

January 17, 2012
Jason Stanley
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As teachers of martial arts we need to be able to readily identify an error in technique. We also must be able to communicate the correction to our students effectively,  in ways that make them feel good, so they stay involved in their learning process. Failing to correct effectively, or in ways that make them […]

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How to Make Lazy Students Work Hard!

January 11, 2012
Jason Stanley
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If I were to tell you right now, that your laziest student could inspire the rest of your class to try harder, you’d probably think I’m nuts, right? What if you could make that happen by saying 11 simple words? Would you believe me? I want to show you EXACTLY how this is possible using […]