If your child was into Martial Arts would you help?

I'd join! I think that since you've been out of it for a while, it seems odd and unfamilar the way they do things. At my children's school, a lot of parents take classes with their kids, and the higher belts help teach. With the smaller children, of course it must be a different approach than with older ones but it is something you'll get into with time. I don't do it myself, but I am involved in the organizational part, extra activities, fund raisers to travel to tournaments, etc., etc. I enjoy every minute of it and it helps me stay involved with my children at the same time. We are also a traditional school, and the classes for the older kids and those with higher belts are a bit too intense for the younger ones, but usually they flow pretty nicely making the change from one to another. If you don't want to, you can always follow up at home and adjust the instruction to include your tactics and point of vie. Good luck!

You used the term "Watered down". I personally do not believe we should "water" anything down. If the old ways worked then stick with them. If anything add things that will make them ever tougher. You can't water anything down without loosing something. These practices have greatly reduced the quality of our lives.

I'd suggest that you support your child all the way since that is what your child is interested. Your support will mean so much to your kid:)

I say follow your heart my friend. If you feel you can be a diference maker and of some use to others. Go for it. If on the other hand you feel you will cause more confusion than helpfullness just sit back and watch. Nothing wrong with a little constructive criticism every now and again also.

You know as well as I what you are to do. It is not your dojo. Therefore you will follow the lead of the Sensei not your way. If you agree to be under him, then you must fall under his authority, whether you agree with his tactics or not. Do not allow you friendship to trump the heirarchy of the class. The students will never learn to "be loyal to your school and to the art it teaches" if the instructors are not demonstrating that loyalty to their instructor.

Hi Residual..my ex' fiancee was the ex campion of Karate in England UK..he taught and his way must of been the old way, I used to take fees and watch, he taught children but brought them to attention that they pay respect to him..he taught them hard and was strict with them but their attitude was always respectful, we also took them to tournaments etc and they got their grades..I do believe the old way is the best..respect is a big thing and development to go higher not stay in one class all the time..how they do this now I wouldn't know..wish I could advice on this hopefully sometone else will be able to help you...blessings littleowl

Hi Residual,


I think all sports seems to be watered down these day and children are not allowed to be competitive and sports are not important, it is very sad, but I think you may need to start someting up for those kids to get back into competing with each other.


Tamara

Me niece has 10 children and 7 take martial arts once a week,,,,Kung Fu..from ages 4 to 14 If i was in Korea rather then Canada i would sign up for your school Happy martial arts and stay with it it is great for the kids Good Luck

martial art good for him it teaches him self control don,t worry he will be ok kids are a lot stronger then we give them credit for.i say do what your heart tell you to do iam sure whatever you decide it, will be ok.

hi do whatyour heart tells you to do, watering down isnt so good I would follow the old traditional ways you have learned and hope
for the best. any other way of doing would come out all wrong for you. I think your friend would understand, dont You?