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,...
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...
Controlled Human Aggression For The Martial Artist Part 2
How does an understanding of Controlled Human Aggression aid the modern martial arts instructor in his ability to teach his students the vital survival...
Fudochi – A Master’s Mind
The teacher lives in the students heart - the lessons taught...live in their mind to be shared - long after the Sensei is gone...
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...
Sparring Within Your Parameters
The term ‘sparring’ conjures up many different images for different martial artists. These however are generally limited to one view per practitioner. Within the...
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...
The Teacher
The teacher has a responsibility to create, if necessary, the motivating factors that will spark a student's desire, interests and understanding of and towards learning.
In...
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...
