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Martial Arts Instruction: Applying Educational Theory and Communication Techniques In the Dojo [Paperback]

Lawrence A. Kane (Author)
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October 1, 2004
Incorporates lesson plan development, discusses instructional implications of learning style differences, and demonstrated how to foster an environment conducive to learning.

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Boeing trains hundreds of security officers, Kane's ideas will help us be more effective. -- Gregory A. Gwash, Chief Security Officer

I found myself thinking 'I didn't know that' several times as I read this book. -- Loren W. Christensen, author

Martial Arts Instruction is a winner! -- Steve Barnes, author, former columnist Black Belt Magazine

From the Publisher

* A tactical toolset useful to anyone's teaching style
* Improve your ability to motivate, educate and retain students
* Explains how to optimize time and attention
* Designed to individual preferences and learning styles
* Effective for both children and adults

Product Details

  • Paperback: 140 pages
  • Publisher: Ymaa Publication Center; 2 edition (October 1, 2004)
  • Language: English
  • ISBN-10: 159439024X
  • ISBN-13: 978-1594390241
  • Product Dimensions: 8.9 x 6.4 x 0.6 inches
  • Shipping Weight: 10.4 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
  • Average Customer Review: 4.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (14 customer reviews)
  • Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #410,827 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

More About the Author

Lawrence Kane is the author of Surviving Armed Assaults, Martial Arts Instruction, and Blinded by the Night, and co-author (with Kris Wilder) of The Little Black Book of Violence, The Way to Black Belt, The Way of Kata, and How to Win a Fight. His most recent book (co-written with Rory Miller) is preliminarily titled Scaling Force and slated for publication in the fall of 2012. His work has also been included in other author's books (e.g., Ask an Expert, Fighter's Fact Book 2, Wicked Wisdom). He co-hosts a weekly podcast, Martial Secrets, with Kris Wilder that can be found at www.martial-secrets.com.


A technical consultant to the Institute of Traditional Martial Arts at the University of New Mexico, his articles have appeared in prestigious publications such as International Ryukyu Karate-jutsu Research Society Journal, Fighting Arts, Traditional Karate, Clarion Reviews, Gospel Martial Arts Union, Jissen, and ForeWord Magazine. An internationally renowned martial arts expert, Lawrence has been interviewed by Le Matin Newspaper (Switzerland), Practical Taekwondo Magazine (United Kingdom), Traditional Karate Magazine (United Kingdom), and Police Magazine (United States), among other publications. A paid book reviewer for ForeWord magazine and Clarion Reviews, he consults with other authors to help assure realism in their novels.


Since 1970 Lawrence has studied and taught traditional Asian martial arts, medieval European combat, and modern close-quarter weapon techniques. Working stadium security he has been involved in hundreds of violent altercations, but gets paid to watch football. To cover the bills, he develops sourcing strategies for an aerospace company where he gets to play with billions of dollars of other people's money and make really important decisions.

Lawrence can be contacted via e-mail at lakane@ix.netcom.com.

 

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20 of 20 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars Fills a void, November 1, 2004
This review is from: Martial Arts Instruction: Applying Educational Theory and Communication Techniques In the Dojo (Paperback)
What a wonderful book. Lawrence Kane has written a tremendous text that fills a big void in the martial arts genre. There are many books on how to punch and kick, but as the book title states, this one is about how to teach the martial arts. But it's not just for the teacher; there is plenty of solid information for the student, too.

Kane discusses in a highly readable fashion:

* Understanding learning style differences
* Using the Myers-Briggs Type Indicator to understand student predilections
* Fostering a positive learning environment
* Apply the six teaching styles to the martial arts
* Lesson planning

Just because a martial artist is a black belt or has earned several black belts, doesn't mean that person can teach. That is why this book is so needed. Martial Arts Instruction will help the teacher - new and veteran alike - be the best one he or she can be.

I've been training the martial arts for 40 years and have written 18 books on the fighting arts. I found Martial Arts Instruction fresh, insightful, and highly informative. Most importantly, Kane's teaching ideas work.

Highly recommended.
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11 of 11 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars A must read for all instructors and prospective instructors!, December 20, 2004
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This review is from: Martial Arts Instruction: Applying Educational Theory and Communication Techniques In the Dojo (Paperback)
As you have probably gathered from the title, the book is designed to help martial arts instructors improve their ability to communicate with their students and effectively pass on their art.

I have a few books along these lines on my shelves and I've found them all to be a little "academic" and "dry". It's also true to say that the majority of books on martial arts instruction are heavily biased towards generating success in competition. I have to say that I found this book to be a really refreshing change! What really is great about this book is that it focuses upon teaching the traditional martial arts. It's great to read something which covers the totality of martial arts instruction in such an enlightening and informative way.

I found myself getting carried along by the very accessible writing style and the interesting information that appears on virtually every page. The book contains some superb guidance on teaching kata and bunkai, dojo rules, etiquette, lesson planning, student behaviour, "the six teaching styles", fostering a positive learning environment, teaching self-defence etc. I strongly recommended that all instructors, and prospective instructors, get hold of a copy of this most enjoyable and informative book.

Iain Abernethy - 5th Dan British Combat Association and author of "Bunkai-Jutsu: The Practical Application of Karate Kata"
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8 of 8 people found the following review helpful:
4.0 out of 5 stars Easy to understand, January 3, 2005
This review is from: Martial Arts Instruction: Applying Educational Theory and Communication Techniques In the Dojo (Paperback)
Bob Spear
Publisher and Chief Reviewer, Heartland Reviews

As popular as martial arts training is and with as many how-to books on self defense that are available, there has been a serious lack of Instructor Manuals. This book closes the gap. Although it is directed primarily toward the so called "Hard Arts" such as karate, much of its material can be used within the context of the "Soft Arts" as well. Having trained over 11,000 self defense students during my career as a self defense instructor, I was very impressed with the way this author used education and management theories to train the trainer. He has an excellent background in all that he writes about and communicates it effectively. His examples are easy to understand and he presents a good taxonomy for training and teaching. I rated this excellent book a solid four hearts.
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