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by 2ndsout | Sep 13, 2024 | Courses for Martial Arts Instructor, Planning Your Martial Arts School, Rapid Confidence Course, Retention, Teaching and Exams

Life Skills Social Media Download and add your school contact info or send the info and we’ll do it for you. Example with school info...

Gentle Art of Verbal Defense

by 2ndsout | Jun 7, 2024 | Empower Kickboxing Lesson Plans, Instructor Certification and Training, Rapid Confidence Course, Retention, Special Events and Programs, Teaching and Exams

Click image to open playlist. THESE KEy moments can be integrated into quick lessons on Verbal Defense 1. Text–Recognizing Verbal Attack Patterns The first step is recognizing those pesky verbal attacks. These attacks generally fall into two parts: The Bait: Meant to...

Children’s Curriculum – Sample Belt Exam

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...

Children’s Curriculum

by 2ndsout | Jan 13, 2015 | Curriculum, Retention, Skills and Drills, Teaching and Exams

MATA Children’s Curriculum Theme: “Pads, Jump Kicks and Sport Weaponry Training” This curriculum introduces some new and exciting concepts to elicit enthusiasm and renew interest. Mitt, paddle and shield striking teach students to apply, with power, the techniques...

How to Determine Your Retention

by 2ndsout | Aug 15, 2014 | Managing Your Martial Arts School, Planning Your Martial Arts School, Planning Your School, Retention, Teaching and Exams

I then ask him how many students he enrolls each month. He gives me that number (usually higher than it really is) and kind of holds his breath, waiting for a verdict on the numbers. I quickly add the monthly enrollments together before I ask him how many students he...

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