zen and the art of teaching
perception and intuition, usually I have an idea over a certain application of a technique, whether it be advanced or basic, makes no difference, I have a goal in mind of what I want to do or teach, but when I arrive at the dojo I have to assess the skill level of the students that are there. Can we all accomplish what I want to do. If so I take the technique and break it down into similiar yet more basic techniques that will build to the final technique, I try to keep one thing constant throughout class, whether it be, footwork, handwork or response, keeping one thing constant makes it easier on them to understand subsequent movements and they see how important and limitless even the basics are.
Dan Hover
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