Martial Arts Instruction: Applying Educational Theory and Communication Techniques in the Dojo

by Lawrence A. Kane

Overview

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 method best suits their needs.
A tactical toolset useful to anyone's teaching styleImprove your ability to motivate, educate, and retain studentsExplains how to optimize time and attentionDesigned to individual preferences and learning stylesEffective for both children and adultsThe author's approach balances the reality that martial arts instructs 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.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781594390241
Publisher:	Ymaa Publication Center
Publication date:	10/01/2004
Pages:	214
Sales rank:	146,163
Product dimensions:	6.03(w) x 9.07(h) x 0.69(d)

About the Author

Lawrence A. Kane is the author of Surviving Armed Assaults, Martial Arts Instruction, and Blinded by the Night, and co-author of The Way of Kata, The Way to Black Belt, and The Little Black Book of Violence (USA Book News—2009 Best Books Award Finalist; ForeWord Magazine—2010 Book of the Year Award Finalist). A paid book reviewer for ForeWord magazine and Clarion Reviews, he consults with other authors from time to time to help assure realism in their novels, particularly in fight scenes. Lawrence lives in Seattle, WA.

Table of Contents

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

Editorial Reviews

"I found myself thinking 'I didn't know that' several times as I read this book."

Loren W. Christensen

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