Teaching Martial Arts [Paperback]

Sang H. Kim (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: July 1, 1997

Teaching: The Way of the Master is the classic text for martial arts instructors. In a revolutionary approach, Sang H. Kim Ph.D has blended his extensive knowledge of martial art training with modern and classical teaching methodology to create a system of teaching martial arts for the 21st century.

Editorial Reviews

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A comprehensive handbook for both would-be and experienced instructors, this book details the keys to becoming a successful instructor. -- Taekwondo Times, September 1997

Comprehensive, practical, authoritative and reader friendly, this book belongs on the bookshelf of every dojo... -- Midwest Bookwatch, April 1997

Easy to read yet packs plenty of teaching startegies you can use every day. -- Business Master Magazine,October 1997

This book is filled with practical information about how to plan classes and shows basic rules of effective, exciting teaching... -- World Taekwondo Federation Quarterly Magazine, Summer 1997

About the Author

Sang H Kim is an internationally respected author of 8 books. He currently devotes his time to teaching, writing and presenting seminars around the world.

Product Details

• Paperback: 208 pages
• Publisher: Turtle Press; 2 edition (July 1, 1997)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1880336154
• ISBN-13: 978-1880336151
• Product Dimensions: 9.9 x 7.1 x 0.6 inches
• Shipping Weight: 14.4 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.4 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (11 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #907,943 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

More About the Author

Sang H. Kim is an internationally respected author of 14 martial arts books, including the widely acclaimed Vital Point Strikes and the classics Ultimate Flexibility, Ultimate Fitness through Martial Arts, Combat Strategy and Teaching Martial Arts. He has also created over 100 martial arts instructional DVDs and video programs including Self-defense Encyclopedia, Knife-defense, Power Breathing, Junsado Training Series, and Complete Taekwondo Series.

He has over 40 years experience in the martial arts. Has has taught tens of thousands of students in his own schools and at seminars in Europe, Asia and North America and reached millions more through his books, videos and DVDs.

He won the 1976 Korean National Championship and was named Instructor of the Year by the Korean government in 1983. As a special agent during his military service, he developed tactical combat methods for hand-to-hand and hand-to-weapon combat for covert operatives.

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12 of 12 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Excellent introduction to teaching martial arts., October 22, 2003

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This review is from: Teaching Martial Arts (Paperback)

If you want to teach martial arts, this is a great introductory book. A quote from the author says it best: "If you flip through the ads for your local martial arts schools you might get the impression that being some kind of champion is a prerequisite for being an instructor. In reality, what you are is more important than what you have done in the past. To be a good instructor you have to do more than teach. You have to understand and relate to your students. You must have a sense of mission and motivation for what you are doing. You must have knowledge and experience as well as a sense of professionalism. Above all, you have to believe in what you are doing."

Absolutely true! In a well-managed Dojo, all students are actively engaged in instructor-led activities or self-directed practice at all times. Not only do they know what they are expected to do but teaching styles have been thoughtfully selected and communication techniques appropriately tailored such that they are generally successful at doing it. Students feel that they are making progress daily, learning something new, no matter how small, at each training session. There is little to no time wasted due to confusion or disruption. A work-oriented tone prevails, but within a relaxed, pleasant atmosphere.

Innate teaching methods are largely determined by an instructor's character, cultural-heritage, personality, and martial arts background. This means that there can be as many different teaching methods as there are teachers. Regardless, there are fundamental formulas that can be applied to anyone's teaching style to make it as effective as possible. Dr. Kim's book outlines many of these formulas, offering practical suggestions to improve anyone's teaching skills. While it's certainly not the end-all, be-all of instruction books, it is well worth the read. I found Sang Kim's work invaluable research for my own book, Martial Arts Instruction.

Lawrence Kane
Author of Surviving Armed Assaults, The Way of Kata, and Martial Arts Instruction

7 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Teaching Martial Arts, March 15, 2000

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Sensei Glen Doecke - See all my reviews

This review is from: Teaching Martial Arts (Paperback)

A exellent book on teaching with a non political veiw. I was very impessed with the author's over all out look. This books teaching technique's can be applied to any style.

5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars an essential reference, January 12, 2000

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This review is from: Teaching Martial Arts (Paperback)

This is THE book on teaching martial arts. I bought the first edition when it came out many years ago and I love the additions that have been made in the second edition. If you are an instructor or hope to be some day, this the first book you should read.