Make sure everyone you work with knows and uses your “Title” and last name. (“SiFu Jones” or “Sensei Smith”, etc.)
Speak loud and with confidence. Be energetic, your attitude is contagious.
New students are very sensitive, they need to be spoon fed and handled with kid gloves.
Compassion leads to trust and respect; remember that it is better to be loved than feared – work hard on being compassionate with your students.
Speak to your students the way that YOU WOULD HAVE LIKED YOUR INSTRUCTOR to speak to you when you were a student.
Move around the room; avoid teaching from the front only.
Remember to ALWAYS use Positive Re-Framing, Show-Tell-Do, and The “3 Times” Rule in EVERY class!
You can go harder on phase two (Intermediate) and three (Advanced) students because they are more confident and can handle it physically.
Use upper belt students to help you keep order in the class.
Use control; students are not punching bags.
Establish eye contact; you are teaching people, so make them feel involved. Face the class when speaking, once again remembering to establish eye contact with the students.
Personal and Professional Development
Keep up your own training and maintain your skills.
Attend business training seminars and staff training meetings whenever possible.
Be familiar with school training materials and procedure manuals.
Read industry magazines that are positive and professional.
Exercise good hygiene habits. No one wants to learn from someone with body odor or bad breath.
Be receptive to feedback on your and fellow teachers - teaching skills.
Spend time on your personal development outside of class. It is recommended that you read books and listen to tapes or CD’s on self-improvement, communication, and professional skills. You should be the very best that you can be.
