Month: February 2012

teaching karate

Powerful Teaching Tip for Instructors

February 15, 2012
Jason Stanley
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“Why can’t they just do it?”, he asked. “What the heck is wrong with them? I don’t get it!”. I could tell his frustration was getting the better of him. “I told them how to do it, but those morons just can’t seem to get it right!” Hmmm… I pondered Peter’s question. Clearly he was […]

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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 […]