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Old 01-11-2012, 10:24 PM   #12
David Orange
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Re: Do Senseis Usually Not Want Parents Around During Class?

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George S. Ledyard wrote: View Post
These days I pretty much would prefer my instructors not be alone in te dojo with minors. I want the parents to be able to see the interactions between the instructor and the kids for themselves... this can avoid major unpleasantness. legal and otherwise. It definitely protects the instructor.

I would be wary of any teacher who seemed to not want the parents around.
You said it all. I would not let parents drop kids off and leave them with me. And I certainly wouldn't leave my kids unattended with any adult outside school. Not a preacher or a coach...or a martial arts teacher.

But I'm also worried a bit by the harshness of George Donnelly's teacher--especially with little kids. It sounds like something is bothering him and he might not ought to be working with kids. Or maybe he needs some help with them. Also sounds like he could consider how he's teaching ukemi.

Best wishes.

David

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