Developing Humility and Self-Control through Martial Arts
As I began preparing my thoughts for this article I struggled with the best way to title it. The word recalcitrant can describe a...
What Is a True Kenpo Instructor?
The passing on or “teaching” of our Art (American Kenpo) as a system is an integral part of all of our studios. Even so,...
Teaching Mediocre Martial Arts Students
I’m sure that anyone reading this will probably think that the title is a misprint or a misuse of the English language. No misprint...
Fariborz Azhakh on Teaching Life Skills
Questions that I ask myself all the time:
What am I teaching my young students?
Am I filling a need?
Is my curriculum really "life" based or...
Padded Assailant Training: Are You Helping Or Hurting Your Students?
Picture this: While strolling back from your favorite pub, a knife-wielding thug demands your dough, then slashes.
Or this: You - a woman - are...
What Does It Mean To Be A Martial Arts Teacher
What does it mean to be a martial arts teacher? I have had 2000 school teachers, can't remember but 2 or 3. I remember...
Modernizing a Traditional System So Its Combat Effective
Because I like being diplomatic in my old age I’m going to try to say what I have to say without causing too much...
Fighting the Good Fight
Let's Make Sure We Are Fighting The Good Fight
In the end the greatest fight that you’ll fight is with yourself and for your own...
5 Tips For Dealing With A Disruptive Student
We all claim to be open to all different types of students. Martial arts is for everyone! After all, we aim to build tolerance,...
Each One Teach One: Be the Example
That’s a really slick phrase. I’m pretty good with words but unfortunately I didn’t coin that one. wish I had. It so illustrates the...
Teachers of Reason and Judgment
The traditions found in Western boxing and wrestling (at least in the professional ranks) are negative, rather than positive. These "arts" do not build...
Martial Arts Warm-Up Cool-Down Procedures
Let me begin by stating that this article has not been written as a practical guide to suitable exercises for an effective martial arts...
Martial Arts Students Should Train for Reality
All martial arts students should train for reality. Sensei and Masters can teach some of the competitive aspects of the arts, but keep in...
Controlled Human Aggression For The Martial Artist Part 1
I have titled this article controlled human aggression because I wish to emphasize that word control.
Anthropologists tell us that mankind began its history as...
Traditional Martial Arts Training VS. Commercialism
A plethora of articles have been written on the subject of traditional martial arts training versus commercialism over the past several decades; yet the...
Mentoring as a Martial Arts Instructor
We each have a responsibility to help our students focus on their physical and mental abilities. Teaching is about mentoring.
Over my many years of...