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Originally Posted by Mike Brewer
I think a good knack for teaching is more important than anything - including a knowledge of the style itself!!!
If you're really interested and want to know some options for how to go about earning an instructorship under some credible folks without spending a fortune, e-mail me at home. I'll gladly share some avenues with you, and I'll give you some contact numbers for some people who won't steer you wrong. My address is OdysseyResearch@adelphia.net.
Remember, an instructor's greatest responsibility is not to be the best martial artist on the floor. His greatest responsibility is making his students the best they can be. Good instructors should be judged far less by their own talent, and far more by the quality of their students. Few people, after all would make the case that Angelo Dundee could have whipped Muhammad Ali, but Angelo's the guy who taught Ali how to whip everyone else!! |
Mike is correct. Being a teacher is a great responsibility. One of those include being knowledgeble in what you are teaching. From what your 3 years of training states, you would be teaching edged weapons to your future students. This is a BIGGGGG deal especially if your telling someone how to survive and or use a blade. It would be a good idea to train directly under some credible folks as Mike mentioned and then have a solid lineage for your students to be proud off (which will not hurt) Just my thoughts. GOOD LUCK with your teaching goal!!