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Teaching 1st full calls (Adults) advice
3 year(s) ago • 2465 views • 16 replies
IRBrown beltVerified
3 year(s) ago
Well, yes it finally happened. Professor asked me to cover a full class while he and other teammates travel to compete at the San Diego Open.
Professor has trusted me to run the warm ups since blue belt, once at purple asked me to assist coaching the children at local tournaments, but it is the 1st time for me to cover a full Gi class. I asked if he would like me to cover something specifically, and he said no, it is up to you, "you are a purple belt now".
This specific class is comprised of adults with a mix of new comers to brown belt...yes, Professor asked me to do the class instead of the brown belt, I do not know why.
My request for advice is, do I do the same type of class we always do? Or, is it OK to change things up a bit?
What did you teach your 1st class?
Thank you.
OSS
Professor has trusted me to run the warm ups since blue belt, once at purple asked me to assist coaching the children at local tournaments, but it is the 1st time for me to cover a full Gi class. I asked if he would like me to cover something specifically, and he said no, it is up to you, "you are a purple belt now".
This specific class is comprised of adults with a mix of new comers to brown belt...yes, Professor asked me to do the class instead of the brown belt, I do not know why.
My request for advice is, do I do the same type of class we always do? Or, is it OK to change things up a bit?
What did you teach your 1st class?
Thank you.
OSS
RDBlack belt 4th degreeVerified
3 year(s) ago
Well, yes it finally happened. Professor asked me to cover a full class while he and other teammates travel to compete at the San Diego Open. Professor has trusted me to run the warm ups since blue belt, once at purple asked me to assist coaching the children at local tournaments, but it is the 1st time for me to cover a full Gi class. I asked if he would like me to cover something specifically, and he said no, it is up to you, 'you are a purple belt now'. This specific class is comprised of adults with a mix of new comers to brown belt...yes, Professor asked me to do the class instead of the brown belt, I do not know why. My request for advice is, do I do the same type of class we always do? Or, is it OK to change things up a bit? What did you teach your 1st class? Thank you. OSS
You can change things up a bit for variety but it might be best to stick to the current format they have.
It obviously works so why change it.
Seminars and workshops are great for changing things up.
It obviously works so why change it.
Seminars and workshops are great for changing things up.
ARBlack beltVerified
3 year(s) ago
From my experience, when you're new to leading a class, the experience for the students is much better when you teach things that you know. What I mean is, try to avoid teaching something that you saw on YouTube if you're not confident in your ability to demonstrate it properly. And have fun! :)
IRBrown beltVerified
3 year(s) ago
Appreciate the feedback, thank you very much. Please keep them coming.
ATBlack beltVerified
3 year(s) ago
I’d advice to stick to techniques and a way of teaching that is comfortable to you. Don’t make it too hard for yourself. Teaching for the first time is hard enough by itself.
I’d say you could totally mix things up a bit, as long as you are experienced in the techniques and concepts you’re teaching and if it feels right for you. But if you feel comfortable with the current format, then why not just stick to that?
Personally, I always like it if my students take a slightly different approach in teaching and come up with different ideas.
I’d say you could totally mix things up a bit, as long as you are experienced in the techniques and concepts you’re teaching and if it feels right for you. But if you feel comfortable with the current format, then why not just stick to that?
Personally, I always like it if my students take a slightly different approach in teaching and come up with different ideas.
CSBrown beltVerified
3 year(s) ago
I've been teaching since I first got my blue belt. Saturday classes were going to be canceled so I volunteered to keep them going. Teaching class its great because I have to think about why my technique works so I can explain it to others and it helps me refine my Jiu-Jitsu even better. I started out with my halfguard because it is my best position and its not too complicated. Just shower your A game techniques and try not to get too complicated. You will do fine, just have fun and teach.
RBlack belt 3rd degreeVerified
3 year(s) ago
Basics, basics, basics with good technique and you can’t go wrong.
And just have fun!
And just have fun!
MFBlack belt 1st degreeVerified
3 year(s) ago
Try not to teach "too much."
Often, when I see people teach for the first time, they forget about pace, get excited and try to show too much. Stick to a 2-3 move sequence.
I hope that helps.
Often, when I see people teach for the first time, they forget about pace, get excited and try to show too much. Stick to a 2-3 move sequence.
I hope that helps.
CBBrown beltVerified
3 year(s) ago
I've noticed that my groups react best when I make everything focused on a specific topic. If I teach the False Reap for example, I'll teach and entry and the specifics of the False Reap, which will then be the basis of everything, and the rest will be just showing different finishes or transitions you can do from that False Reap entry. This let's them have one thing they do all class where they can feel a genuine improvement and still give them new things so it doesn't get boring.
IRBrown beltVerified
CBlack belt 1st degreeVerified
3 year(s) ago
Teach something you're good at, or have been working on recently and is a bit different from the ongoing curriculum. Pair white belts with colour belts, that way the noobs have somebody helping them the whole time.
First class I ever taught was about "dental cloth" half guard. As a white belt. I'm sure you'll do fine. :D You'll quickly develop your own style of teaching. I wouldn't stress too much about it, but you can always ask the students for feedback and go from there.
First class I ever taught was about "dental cloth" half guard. As a white belt. I'm sure you'll do fine. :D You'll quickly develop your own style of teaching. I wouldn't stress too much about it, but you can always ask the students for feedback and go from there.
IRBrown beltVerified
3 year(s) ago
UPDATE:
A smaller class than usual showed up, about 14 students half very new whitebelts and the rest a mix of colored belts including a couple of brown belts. I did a quick 5 mins warm up, then drilling several 30 second rounds of guard passing drills, Xpass, toreando, etc. then did a short speech on the importance of safety training and leg locks, then demonstrated straight ankle locks entrances, applications, variations and defense, drilled these in pairs and went around making corrections, did few more short rounds of close guard and half guard situationals, then we rolled for 5 rounds, thanked everybody and of course forgot to take a group picture for posterity :(
I think everybody learn something including me. I think my biggest challenge was the disparity of knowledge. Whitebelts needed much attention and detailed explanation, while advanced belts where getting bored. So trying to keep everybody engage was difficult.
After I locked the academy, texted Professor, and gave him a short report and told him nobody got injured :D I thanked him for the trust and the opportunity.
On the same token, thank you all for advice!
I hope he never asks me to cover the kids class :D
OSS
A smaller class than usual showed up, about 14 students half very new whitebelts and the rest a mix of colored belts including a couple of brown belts. I did a quick 5 mins warm up, then drilling several 30 second rounds of guard passing drills, Xpass, toreando, etc. then did a short speech on the importance of safety training and leg locks, then demonstrated straight ankle locks entrances, applications, variations and defense, drilled these in pairs and went around making corrections, did few more short rounds of close guard and half guard situationals, then we rolled for 5 rounds, thanked everybody and of course forgot to take a group picture for posterity :(
I think everybody learn something including me. I think my biggest challenge was the disparity of knowledge. Whitebelts needed much attention and detailed explanation, while advanced belts where getting bored. So trying to keep everybody engage was difficult.
After I locked the academy, texted Professor, and gave him a short report and told him nobody got injured :D I thanked him for the trust and the opportunity.
On the same token, thank you all for advice!
I hope he never asks me to cover the kids class :D
OSS
JABlack beltVerified
3 year(s) ago
UPDATE: A smaller class than usual showed up, about 14 students half very new whitebelts and the rest a mix of colored belts including a couple of brown belts. I did a quick 5 mins warm up, then drilling several 30 second rounds of guard passing drills, Xpass, toreando, etc. then did a short speech on the importance of safety training and leg locks, then demonstrated straight ankle locks entrances, applications, variations and defense, drilled these in pairs and went around making corrections, did few more short rounds of close guard and half guard situationals, then we rolled for 5 rounds, thanked everybody and of course forgot to take a group picture for posterity :( I think everybody learn something including me. I think my biggest challenge was the disparity of knowledge. Whitebelts needed much attention and detailed explanation, while advanced belts where getting bored. So trying to keep everybody engage was difficult. After I locked the academy, texted Professor, and gave him a short report and told him nobody got injured :D I thanked him for the trust and the opportunity. On the same token, thank you all for advice! I hope he never asks me to cover the kids class :D OSS
As someone who runs the kid's program (at 2 academies now) I'd say kid's classes while scary to an outsider can be very fun and very rewarding. If you can teach a move in 5 steps or less to a child, then by gawd, adults are a breeze. It does take a certain personality and certain temperament which is why we kid coaches are a somewhat rare weirdo breed ...
Plus kids can't defend heel hooks and wristlocks for nothing, so I've gotten pretty solid at those ;)
and congrats, Ive been teaching since white (judo background) and teaching can be very scary but super worthwhile in my opinion.
Plus kids can't defend heel hooks and wristlocks for nothing, so I've gotten pretty solid at those ;)
and congrats, Ive been teaching since white (judo background) and teaching can be very scary but super worthwhile in my opinion.
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