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lifewise
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I have been involved in martial arts most of my life. Over the years, I have witnessed a broad spectrum of student abilities and interests.
I understand it is next to impossible to demand the same thing from every student. We all have our strengths and weaknesses. However, doesn't it make sense that students who attend classes regularly several times a week, are devoted to the school, exhibit a positive attitude, help out with others, and who train hard each day, and retains their knowledge receive regular advancement? Isn't it is obvious that they are doing things to the best of their abilities if they do all this?
Most evenings I sit along side other parents and watch our children's class. (It is important to say this is NOT a McDojo, the instructor has great deal of integrity, and doesn't need the money for rent!) Since many of the parents know I am involved in martial arts myself, they often ask me questions they would not dare ask the instructors. A hot topic for parents deals with what is needed for advancement. Many parents see differences in the children (not necessarily boosting about their own either I have to add) and don't understand why some of the best / regulars are overlooked for advancement.
Just a "heads up" for those instructors out there... parents notice.
As an observer, you can't help but wonder if sometimes instructors use age, physical attractiveness, and social status in determining when people advance.
:asian:
I understand it is next to impossible to demand the same thing from every student. We all have our strengths and weaknesses. However, doesn't it make sense that students who attend classes regularly several times a week, are devoted to the school, exhibit a positive attitude, help out with others, and who train hard each day, and retains their knowledge receive regular advancement? Isn't it is obvious that they are doing things to the best of their abilities if they do all this?
Most evenings I sit along side other parents and watch our children's class. (It is important to say this is NOT a McDojo, the instructor has great deal of integrity, and doesn't need the money for rent!) Since many of the parents know I am involved in martial arts myself, they often ask me questions they would not dare ask the instructors. A hot topic for parents deals with what is needed for advancement. Many parents see differences in the children (not necessarily boosting about their own either I have to add) and don't understand why some of the best / regulars are overlooked for advancement.
Just a "heads up" for those instructors out there... parents notice.
As an observer, you can't help but wonder if sometimes instructors use age, physical attractiveness, and social status in determining when people advance.
:asian: