Leading by Example: Teaching Martial Arts Values Through Our Actions

The Foundation of Martial Arts Training

The practice of any martial art requires disciplined behavior, self-awareness and self-control.

We hold all of our students to standards such as punctuality, respectful listening to and complying with instructions given by coaches, respect for the safety and well being of our teammates and last but not least exemplary personal hygiene (trimmed and filed fingernails and toenails, clean and odor free body and clothing, no jewelry, piercings, perfume, makeup etc).

Creating the Right Learning Environment

Coaching your children from the sideline is not allowed. This can distract your child from their practice and distraction can be dangerous.

Even the sound of your voice can be distracting to your child so we ask that any side (or phone) conversations be had outside.

Coaches are the only one who should be instructing and even then only one coach at a time will ever instruct the same child so as to get them familiar with listening for one voice (as is done in competition).

The Power of Example

As responsible adults we know that ultimately we are the ones responsible for ensuring children are in compliance with nearly all of the above standards.

Through our example they will learn how to properly prepare ahead of time (and be on time) for practice; as well as how to behave while at the academy and engaged in a martial art that requires a focused and calm body and mind in order for it to be safely practiced.

Children do not so much as listen to what we tell them to do as they watch our behaviors and imitate.

Let us tell them how to be with our behaviors rather than telling them how to behave with our words.

Respectfully and with curiosity,
Judah