Whether its a youtube clip or watching someone in person, I often find myself watching and wondering why the basics are so poor. Its almost as if people are in a rush to get through the kata or whatever it is they're doing, that they neglect important things such as stance, footwork, proper execution of strikes, etc.
Now, I'm sure, especially if you're dealing with someone who is a beginner, and if the person has never trained before, their coordination may be a bit off, but IMO, thats the time to make the corrections. I say this because that is when their solid foundation should be built. If you don't correct it asap, then they'll continue on thru the ranks, with a poor foundation.
So what is it? What makes basics take such a backseat? Is it the Mcdojos that are more concerned with quantity over quality, pumping out BB after BB after BB, the amount of $$$ that they're bringing in each month, or a fear that if they harp on students to look sharp, those people will leave and go to another school where its not as important?
Where do you all place basics on the foodchain? Do you harp on students to look sharp or let that area slide a bit, to focus on something else?
Now, I'm sure, especially if you're dealing with someone who is a beginner, and if the person has never trained before, their coordination may be a bit off, but IMO, thats the time to make the corrections. I say this because that is when their solid foundation should be built. If you don't correct it asap, then they'll continue on thru the ranks, with a poor foundation.
So what is it? What makes basics take such a backseat? Is it the Mcdojos that are more concerned with quantity over quality, pumping out BB after BB after BB, the amount of $$$ that they're bringing in each month, or a fear that if they harp on students to look sharp, those people will leave and go to another school where its not as important?
Where do you all place basics on the foodchain? Do you harp on students to look sharp or let that area slide a bit, to focus on something else?