Damian Mavis
Master Black Belt
please post definitions and examples here
Damian Mavis
Honour TKD
Damian Mavis
Honour TKD
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Originally posted by Damian Mavis
please post definitions and examples here
Damian Mavis
Honour TKD
Yep,Originally posted by Damian Mavis
What would you call a school superstar? What I mean is usually a junior who is very good at the arts and everyone tells them so...especially thier own parents. As a result this junior is really big headed and the parents often complain to the instructor or complain at tournaments and challenge judges decisions that their child lost. Stuff like that, is there a label for this kind of kid?
Damian Mavis
Honour TKD
Originally posted by Damian Mavis
What would you call a school superstar?
Honour TKD
Originally posted by Turner
I'm glad I've only taught adults and haven't had to deal with that. Though many adult students seem to think they know more than a qualified instructor too. I demonstrated a technique to a guy in his first class and he asked "Doesn't that leave your ribs exposed?" while I was standing perpendicular to him with that ribcage way out of his reach. Or the first time I demonstrate a front leg kick and it feels a little awkward for the beginning student. "This kick doesn't feel right, I should step through to get more power. That is what I would do in a real situation." At that point I go get the extra black belt I carry in my bag and hand it to them and tell them that they obviously are more qualified than I and should teach the class.
Originally posted by Turner
I'm glad I've only taught adults and haven't had to deal with that. Though many adult students seem to think they know more than a qualified instructor too. I demonstrated a technique to a guy in his first class and he asked "Doesn't that leave your ribs exposed?" while I was standing perpendicular to him with that ribcage way out of his reach. Or the first time I demonstrate a front leg kick and it feels a little awkward for the beginning student. "This kick doesn't feel right, I should step through to get more power. That is what I would do in a real situation." At that point I go get the extra black belt I carry in my bag and hand it to them and tell them that they obviously are more qualified than I and should teach the class.