05/01/2020
This afternoon, while doing my exercises, 2 sets of 20 push-ups, 100 punches, each hand, 25 kicks each leg, My six-year-old asked me poppy, why you doing that, you look okay, I said that even though I'm not teaching in an open school right now I may go into one and someone there may asked poppy to show them something. She looked at me puzzled for a second then said Poppy they should know what they doing or they will be learning from the person already there, and walked away. I asked her "how old are you child" laughing.😃😃
This opened up to the following line of thoughts that I'm about to speak about.
When youngsters see us Master's, instructors or sensei's doing something, they may want to emulate you or explain to others exactly what you told them. So when explaining things we need to at least have a working knowledge on what we're speaking on or, how to properly demonstrate the technique.
What I mean is over the years I've watched instructors demonstrate Kata, and takedown techniques, however very few explain the purpose of the technique or the "essence" of the Kata. Where is the punch going and why there, where does the kick go, what type of force is needed, these are the things that need to be explained when explaining especially to the younger students. Why should I hit that area, is that soft tissue? Is that hard tissue? Will it hurt my hand if i hit the wrong way?.
Food for thought or, just something to think about.
What you're doing and how you display it makes a big difference in how those who are looking up to you and watching what your doing decide on whether they want to be that way, so when you teach or when you exercise, or when you set an example and show others what it is they should be doing, do it to the best your ability. Teach how you learned it, every technique has an explanation and reason for using it. Stay true to your system, and have a blessed day.
Peace Out.
Ken Fowler Sr. OUS!
