Being An Instructor, Doesn’t Mean You Need To Have A Black Belt

It is true that a belt color symbolizes a good understanding of the technique, and a way to pass on the techniques to others in theory. The truth of the matter that in this day and age at least in the art of Brazilian Jiu Jitsu a Blue Blet instructor can surpass the ability to teach than much black belt instructors. There are many things that are requied that many black belt instructors take for granted..
For example here are some of the things you can do that if a blue belt instructor did could surpass that of a black belt.
- Remember everyone name…make someone look like the idiot not you
- Call each other coach beker coach andre coach kevin best way to get your students is to start addressing your students as sir, if they come up to you and say hey andre say no sir its either coach andre or coach arata. Always treat your student by sir or mam.
- When the student is doing good in class call them by there last name.
- Proper match-ups in grappling matches
- Identify everybody in class
- If there is any problem with a student pulling aside and fix the problem.(I’m here to help you)
- School founded to help everybody improve
- Sign-in when you get here(blue book)(time-in) (time-out)
- Do not leave a mess
- Say “Ous” after every technique
- When I say 123 clap, gets the students more involved in the class
- When i say got it you say got and i say say good, got it!? GOT IT good. Another way to get them more involved..
- Be exciting on the beginning of class
- Tell students about ThirdLawcoach.com
- Be friendly
- Are you asking the students questions, keep them awake keep them engaged
- When someone asks you how is your day you say i am having a fanstastic day! A Awesome day never a bad day or a long day.
- Words that your saying, no cursing
Beware of non verbal communication
- words are 7%
- Tone of voice is 38%
- body language is 55%
- Facial expersions most important
START OUT EACH CLASS WITH HAVING A GREAT/FANTASTIC DAY!
AT EVERY CLASS DO THIS:
- A.B.P. news at school (competition results, events)
- sign in and scan ids each class
- use hand motions ie tom cruise in a few good men
- when explaining technique give a history. my favorite technique, or i used this technique____.
GAMES:
- sprint from belly
- monkey in the middle
- bouncy game
- touch knee sprawl
- wheelbarrow races
- catch the belt
- clap and pin
- hold hands up in victory
- shrimp around corners
- stepping stones with spots
SPOTLIGHTING
- pick a student and say “everybody stop and watch______. he/she is doing this perfect. give them a 123 clap.
You can find more tips and advice on..
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