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Will you teach anyone?

May 11, 2010
Jason Stanley
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What’s your policy when it comes to teaching karate? Will you teach anyone? Or are you selective when it comes to choosing students? I run a trial program before accepting students into my dojo to ensure they’re a good match for our program. So long as they get along with my other students, aren’t disruptive, […]

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The Kick Pod

May 4, 2010
Jason Stanley
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Today is May 4, it’s my birthday and I’m feeling pretty happy. So I went to a little extra effort for you, to explain with diagrams, a simple drill I came up with last week in class to help my junior students develop their side kick… (Yes, I know stick man pictures are awesome! ) […]

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Giving Them What They Want…

April 27, 2010
Jason Stanley
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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 […]