Month: January 2009

teaching karate

Reusing Class Content

January 26, 2009
Jason Stanley
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Very few martial arts instructors seem to plan their class content. Many take the teaching approach of “We’ll do some basics and then see what needs to be worked on…”, or some simply stick to the same plan for every single class – basics, line work, kata, sparring, boring… As someone who teaches around 25 […]

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Martial Arts Business Daily

January 19, 2009
Jason Stanley
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Last year I told you about Mike Massie, author of Small Dojo Big Profits, which shows you step by step how to set up a successful and profitable martial arts business without ripping off your students. It’s a must-have small business guide for the martial arts industry. Anyway, last week when I was chatting with […]

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Are you prepared?

January 13, 2009
Jason Stanley
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“Sensei, I don’t feel very good. I feel really lightheaded and I’m finding it hard to focus”, said Sophie. She started to sway like a willow tree in a strong wind. Then her eyes rolled back in her head and her legs buckled beneath her. I reached out to stop her from falling, and although […]