Martial Arts Instruction Applying Educational Theory and Communication Techniques In the Dojo

by Kane, Lawrence A.

• ISBN13: 9781594390241
• ISBN10: 159439024X
• Edition: 2nd
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2004-10-01
• Publisher: Ymaa Publication Center

Summary

While the old adage, "those who can't do, teach" is not entirely true, all too often "those who can do" cannot teach effectively. This book is unique in that it offers a holistic approach to teaching martial arts; incorporating elements of educational theory and communication techniques typically overlooked in budo. Teachers will improve their abilities to motivate, educate, and retain students, while students interested in the martial arts will develop a better understanding of what instructional methods best suit their needs. The author's approach balances the reality that martial arts instructors are responsible for ensuring the safety of practitioners who learn potentially deadly techniques with the truism that if their classes are not enjoyable and productive, no one will participate in them. Book jacket.

Author Biography

Lawrence A. Kane has created and taught martial arts classes, business seminars, and college-level computer courses. A well-rounded martial artist, he has spent the last 30 years studying traditional arts such as karate, kobudo, and judo, as well as modern marksmanship and knife combat. He currently teaches medieval weapons forms and Goju Ryu karate. Lawrence resides in Seattle, WA

Table of Contents

Foreword	ix
Preface	xi
Acknowledgments	xv
Introduction	xvii
Understanding Learning Style Differences	1	(10)
All Students Are Not Alike	3	(1)
Contribution of the Five Senses to Memory Retention	4	(1)
Characteristics of Auditory Learners	5	(1)
Characteristics of Kinesthetic Learners	6	(2)
Characteristics of Visual Learners	8	(1)
Summary	9	(2)
Using the Myers-Briggs Type Indicator® (MBTI®) Tool to Understand Student Predilections	11	(30)
Understanding Personality Types	12	(6)
Accommodating Learning Style Preferences	18	(2)
Observable Behavior Patterns	20	(1)
Applying MBTI to Accommodate Student Predilections	21	(5)
Applying MBTI Preferences to Motivate Martial Arts Students	26	(4)
Teaching Children	30	(6)
Teaching Adults	36	(2)
Summary	38	(3)
Application of the Six Teaching Styles to Martial Arts	41	(12)
Modeling	42	(1)
Lecturing	43	(1)
Cooperative Performance	44	(2)
Independent Performance	46	(2)
Knowledge Capture	48	(1)
Role Reversal	49	(2)
Summary	51	(2)
Fostering a Positive Learning Environment	53	(36)
Attitude	56	(6)
Etiquette	62	(3)
Tradition	65	(3)
Emotional Environment	68	(1)
Physical Environment	69	(4)
Tailoring to Special Student Needs	73	(2)
Exemplary Students, Exemplary Instructors	75	(12)
Summary	87	(2)
Dojo Lesson Planning	89	(48)
Formal Plans for Individual Lessons	91	(2)
Classroom Management	93	(3)
Testing and Advancement Principles	96	(6)
Progression of Class Activities	102	(1)
Opening and Closing Ceremonies	103	(1)
Teaching Daruma	103	(5)
Teaching Kigu Hojo Undo	108	(2)
Codification of Technique and Learning Velocity	110	(3)
Teaching Kata	113	(6)
Teaching Bunkai	119	(5)
Teaching Kiso Kumite	124	(2)
Teaching Self-Defense	126	(8)
Summary	134	(3)
Conclusion	137	(6)
Stages of Teaching	138	(5)
Appendix A Hokusei Yudanshakai Advancement Requirements (through Shodan)	143	(6)
Basic Techniques	143	(1)
Kata & Kata Bunkai	143	(6)
Appendix B The Kata of Goju Ryu	149	(4)
Core Kata of Goju Ryu	149	(2)
Additional Kata	151	(2)
Appendix C Determining Your Psychological Type Answer Sheet for Psychological Type Questions	153	(5)
Appendix D Sample Lesson Plan	158	(3)
Appendix E Photograph Acknowledgments	161	(12)
Notes	173	(4)
Glossary	177	(8)
Bibliography	185	(2)
Index	187	(2)
About the Author	189