Date: Mon, 23 Mar 2009 02:48:21 +0100 From: the_dojang-request@martialartsresource.net Subject: The_Dojang digest, Vol 16 #83 - 3 msgs X-Mailer: Mailman v2.0.13.cisto1 MIME-version: 1.0 Content-type: text/plain To: the_dojang@martialartsresource.net Errors-To: the_dojang-admin@martialartsresource.net X-BeenThere: the_dojang@martialartsresource.net X-Mailman-Version: 2.0.13.cisto1 Precedence: bulk Reply-To: the_dojang@martialartsresource.net X-Reply-To: the_dojang@martialartsresource.net List-Unsubscribe: , List-Id: The Internet's premier discussion forum on Korean Martial Arts. 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RE: Teaching kids (BJ Pritchett) 2. Re: Teaching Kids (brent stouffer) 3. Martial arts master, actor takes final bow (Ray) --__--__-- Message: 1 From: "BJ Pritchett" To: Date: Sat, 21 Mar 2009 21:00:10 -0700 Subject: [The_Dojang] RE: Teaching kids Reply-To: the_dojang@martialartsresource.net Sir/Ma'am, I teach kids ranging from age 4 to adult (some of my adults are kids). My age groups break down to 4-7 yr olds Lil Dragons Class. It's not true martial arts, it's more about teaching children thru games, body space, discipline, rule following etc Punches/kicks are taught, but at a different pace thru games mostly. It is a nice feeder for when they are old enough for martial arts to promote them up to the youth class. Youth class is 7-12 yr olds (traditional TKD) then the adult class is 12 and up. My 6/7 are discussed w/parents as to which class will benefit them. My 12 yr olds go to whichever class works best for them. I find, girls tend to stay in youth class till they are 13, boys move up at 12. It is a developmental thing. We hit a lot harder in the adult class and the girls don't tend to have the upper body strength at 12, but develop it by 13. I don't compete with other sports, I work along with them. I offer classes twice a week and parents sometimes want to try other sports. I ask them to come at least once a week to keep their child in the loop. I tell them testing may temporarily slow because the child has mixed interests and may not be ready to test. No worries, it's all good. I also excuse them for a season if they want to go try something then welcome them back if/when they come back. It's more positive re-inforcment and knowing they have somewhere to come to if they like. Parents appreciate that. I also find, no matter how hard you try, you can't please everyone all the time. Some kids are simply gonna quit. It's not what they thought. It's OK, don't take it personal. A lot of times it seems to work itself out, I loose a kid or two, then gain two before the month is over. I have also found some students come back when they get a bit older. They quite for a year or two then come back. I worry about losing my adults because they don't readily replace. Kids on the other hand, they replace themselves naturally. A good program child centered with short attention span activities is the best way to keep your children interested. Hope this helps and if you want to discuss it more, feel free to contact me off line at bjpritch@comcast.net Yours in the Arts, BJ Pritchett --__--__-- Message: 2 Date: Sun, 22 Mar 2009 00:28:00 -0400 From: brent stouffer To: the_dojang@martialartsresource.net Subject: [The_Dojang] Re: Teaching Kids Reply-To: the_dojang@martialartsresource.net We only have two classes, kid and adult. No teen only. Once they hit 13 they are eligible to bump into the adult class. We help keep it interesting by using a lot of active stuff to keep the kids moving. Warm ups are not typical pushup/situp drills. We do some games that incorporate technique and physicality into them, but still keep it fun. The curriculum is age appropriate, so it doesn't overwhelm them. We also push to end each class with something that the kids enjoy and has a high energy level to it. This always ends on a high note. Typically it might be sparring or jump kicks into a kick shield. To keep rank honest, kids have to make up the curriculum that they were not ready for at white belt once they get past 1st Gup. This is done in increments, and the belt is black with a colored stripe through it that changes with the acquisition of more material until they are caught up and the belt is finally solid black. This delineates between adult and children's rank, and also provides increments and shorter term goals. All this to say as well, I develop good relationships with each of the kids in the school. We aren't that big, so it isn't too hard for me, but it does lead to good retention. Each kid gets individualized attention at every class at some point. I keep in contact with parents regarding other sports and activities, so when schedule conflicts arise we work something out to keep the kid involved through the season. After all, we're all year long, so sometimes part of the trick is just keeping them interested even if on the fringes until time frees up. I've had several students after taking TKD for a year or more pick TKD over the other sports when push came to shove because of this. Without solid relationships any student/teacher situation can only go so far whether it's kids or adults. Just my thoughts. Hope it helps. Blessings, Brent --__--__-- Message: 3 From: Ray To: The_Dojang Date: Sun, 22 Mar 2009 10:40:08 -0700 Subject: [The_Dojang] Martial arts master, actor takes final bow Reply-To: the_dojang@martialartsresource.net Martial arts master, actor takes final bow Marinel Cruz Philippine Daily Inquirer First Posted 20:22:00 03/22/2009 “He was healthy as a horse. His death came as a shock to me,” said rapper Chris Dantes, nephew of actor and martial arts grand master Roland Dantes, who died of multiple organ failure arising from complications due to gout (metabolic arthritis) on March 16. He was 69. Roland will be laid to rest at the Heaven’s Gate Memorial Park in Antipolo City today after the 2 p.m. Mass at the Marian Memorial Chapel on Marcos Highway, also in Antipolo City. He was rushed to the Philippine Heart Center in Quezon City on March 15. He had had a swollen right leg for three days. He was pronounced --__--__-- _______________________________________________ The_Dojang mailing list The_Dojang@martialartsresource.net http://martialartsresource.net/mailman/listinfo/the_dojang Subscribe or Unsubscribe: http://the-dojang.net Old digest issues @ ftp://ftp.martialartsresource.com/pub/the_dojang Copyright 1994-2009: Ray Terry and http://MartialArtsResource.com Standard disclaimers apply. Remember September 11. End of The_Dojang Digest