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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:
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A must read for all instructors and prospective instructors!, December 20, 2004
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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