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...
by 2ndsout | Jan 26, 2015 | Curriculum, Teaching and Exams
Children’s Curriculum-Transition The success of the children’s curriculum is totally dependent on how well you manage the transition of introducing the program. Changes dictated from the master instructor to the students are often met with resistance, confusion, and...
by 2ndsout | Jan 26, 2015 | Curriculum, Skills and Drills, Teaching and Exams
Children’s Curriculum – Introduction Introduction When the teacher asks the children, “What is the biggest room in the world?” the well-trained students will respond, “the room for improvement.” The MATA Children’s Curriculum was born out of the idea that...
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...
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...
