This is a
little tip for all the instructors out there or those that are to soon be
instructors.
Many times
while teaching we call on students to step forward and show us what they know.
“Dave please
show me ______.”
So Dave
comes forward and does as asked as the rest of the students stand there
watching him. There is nothing wrong with this approach. We get to see what the
student knows and how well he does it with a little pressure.
But what
about the other students watching?
Well all the
other students are just glad that they were not the ones called and may or may
not be paying attention or thinking about the technique that is being shown. So
how do we engage the whole class, make their minds work and think about what is
about to be shown?
It’s fairly
simple really. We simply change the order of HOW we ask for the technique,
kata, whatever.
“Let me see
_______, (pause and look at students) Dave, please.”
Because you
have called the technique, kata, whatever first, EVERY students is now thinking
about it because they don’t want to get caught flat footed if you choose them!
Sneaky but
effective. If you really want to up the ante pick the same student a couple of
times. This will keep everybody on their toes even IF they have already shown a
technique.
Next week
I’ll have another nice video for you chaining several joint locks together.
As always is
you are looking for more great videos or to learn the wonderful art of
jiu-jitsu please check out our web site at www.learn-jiu-jitsu-online.com.
Cheers,
Jamie Rickard (Sensei)
Head Instructor
Koketsu Kai - Tiger's Den Jiu-jitsu and Grappling
Located at:
The Academy of Martial Arts
851 Princess Street
Kingston, Ontario
