I'm a little baffled
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Navarre
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OnlyAnEgg said:
Well, I wouldn't say that. The concern about a lower rank teaching class has some merit only because of the perceived hierarchy built into the system. I think it has to be given validity because the ranking system does indeed exist.
However, I have found myself learning a new perception or concept from white belts more than once. I have no doubt that you would have handled the class admirably, with integrity and respect.
Egg ... if this had been a test from me, you would have passed the test. There are plenty of white belts out there chomping at the bit to "teach" the class. Your humility shone thru and you put your priorities in order. Good job.
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Henderson said:
This I believe.
Sensei was still sick for last night's class; but, one of his blacks came in and taught. Sensei mentioned, at least twice, that he was serious about me taking over night before last. I just smiled quietly to myself and, I'm sure, blushed.
What do we want to be when we grow up as MA'ers? Some want to be the end all fighter.. some just want that BB.. Seig and I groom our students to be Instructors.. from white belt on.. and that may mean- putting them in front of the class and having them do warmups.. and watching how they interact with others- seeing if they can command.. Granted we are right there when we put them out on their 'own'.. but we allow them them to 'teach' what they know to their fellow students.. Some may need help in projecting confidence, and from white belt on.. this is the best way to start them on the path to being a good teacher when it really is time to cut their apron strings.
Just my thoughts
Just my thoughts
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I was flattered and I was honored at the prospect of 'teaching' the class. Differing from you and Seig's approach, though, Tess, I don't think Sensei would've been there to oversee the class. That made me uncomfortable.
What do I want from MA? It's a fit question for this thread. I would love to teach at some point; so, yes, I want that BB, too and, yes, I wanna be 133t fighter, as well. I want the serenetiy that comes with discipline. It's all part of it, I think and, therefore, all one answer.
What do I want from MA? It's a fit question for this thread. I would love to teach at some point; so, yes, I want that BB, too and, yes, I wanna be 133t fighter, as well. I want the serenetiy that comes with discipline. It's all part of it, I think and, therefore, all one answer.
KenpoTess said:What do we want to be when we grow up as MA'ers? Some want to be the end all fighter.. some just want that BB.. Seig and I groom our students to be Instructors.. from white belt on.. and that may mean- putting them in front of the class and having them do warmups.. and watching how they interact with others- seeing if they can command.. Granted we are right there when we put them out on their 'own'.. but we allow them them to 'teach' what they know to their fellow students.. Some may need help in projecting confidence, and from white belt on.. this is the best way to start them on the path to being a good teacher when it really is time to cut their apron strings.
Just my thoughts
Those are some awesome thoughts, Tess. :asian:
Egg, If you show half the responsibility, compassion and humility in your MA at class that you do here on MT, it does not surprise me he would ask. I do wonder if he was testing you, seeing if your priorities were set straight. Wondering if you would sacrifice family for a chance to stroke your ego. Good show that you didn't jump at that chance. Many a lesser person would have.
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Navarre
Master Black Belt
OnlyAnEgg said:
Oh, I know. It's hard to instill discipline in anyone these days. It's a very different culture.
Dojos are much like public schools. All serious teachers want to do is teach.
Instead we contend with finances, politics, behavioral issues where we can do little, and parents who find us at fault for trying to stop little Timmy from playing with the katana!
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I would like to see at least a partial return to classical discipline in my dojo. It doesn't have to be the 20 pushups for talking or anything like that; but, some sort of structure and response for poor dojo behavior.
Danny has said, betimes, that people fail belt tests and it's not guaranteed at any point. It's tough, though, to correct children these days in front of their parents.
Danny has said, betimes, that people fail belt tests and it's not guaranteed at any point. It's tough, though, to correct children these days in front of their parents.
Navarre
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I've had a few disagreements with parents over how my class is taught. I am always respectful and professional.
Yet I still will continue to stand behind running the class as I see fit. It is a privately taught class.
There are no outside guidelines beyond legal/ethical/moral ones. I will not become a slave to someone's tuition check.
If they do not approve of the way I teach class they will be happier elsewhere. It is more damaging to set a precedent for tolerated issues than it is to lose a single student.
That being said, it's a delicate matter that needs to be handled with a lot of tact, subtlety, and integrity.
Yet I still will continue to stand behind running the class as I see fit. It is a privately taught class.
There are no outside guidelines beyond legal/ethical/moral ones. I will not become a slave to someone's tuition check.
If they do not approve of the way I teach class they will be happier elsewhere. It is more damaging to set a precedent for tolerated issues than it is to lose a single student.
That being said, it's a delicate matter that needs to be handled with a lot of tact, subtlety, and integrity.
