by 2ndsout | Feb 3, 2015 | Curriculum, Skills and Drills, Teaching and Exams
One of the most valuable skills you can develop in your Dragons is memory. It is important to have a good memory for so many reasons. Your Dragons will begin to retain techniques and lessons. Your Dragons will also begin to make smart decisions because they will...
by 2ndsout | Feb 3, 2015 | Curriculum, Managing Your Martial Arts School, Planning Your Martial Arts School, Planning Your School, Teaching and Exams
Children’s Curriculum When I opened my school, I presented the exact curriculum that I was raised on. Among the many problems that created for me was that I had a lot more kids in my school than my instructors did. Martial arts forms, hyungs, or kata were...
by 2ndsout | Jan 26, 2015 | Curriculum, Retention, Skills and Drills, Teaching and Exams
Outline of a Possible Level 1 Rank Test Prior to the Physical Exam Parents are required to turn in parent permission slips with the box marked, “Yes, my child is behaving at home and at school in a way that I feel qualifies him or her to test for their next belt...
by 2ndsout | Jan 26, 2015 | Curriculum, Skills and Drills, Teaching and Exams
Children’s Curriculum – Freshman Year Level 1: The Basics Duration: 1 1/2 to 2 months Overview: Procedural training; basics geared towards self-defense and away from traditional stances and hand positions; solid intro of specific mindset and attitudes of...
by 2ndsout | Jan 26, 2015 | Curriculum, Empower Kickboxing Lesson Plans, Planning Your Martial Arts School, Planning Your School
Term 1 Level 1 – 1 1/2 to 2 months The Basics Level 2 – 2 to 3 months Partner Training Level 3 – 2 to 3 months Pad Power, Air Force & Padded Weapons Level 4 – 3 to 4 months Sparring Games Term 2 Level 5 – 3 to 4 months The Classics Level 6 – 3 to 4 months The...
by 2ndsout | Jan 26, 2015 | Curriculum, Skills and Drills, Teaching and Exams
Children’s Curriculum – Themes Quality vs. Quantity The MATA Children’s Curriculum is based on the concept that less is best. Fewer requirements for testing allows instructors more time to focus on the quality of techniques, and frees them from the burden...
