I always make sure my sons gi is straight and his belt is tied correctly and make sure he arrives to class early. a lot as in most of the other parents come rushing in 10 minutes late with the children looking very sloppy belts tied incorrectly ect. And then they have the nerve to chastise the poor children when they do something incorrectly (like have a sloppy form ect) this is just sooooo irritating. And they dont understand why my 6 yr old has his orange belt and their 8 or 9 year olds havent even ranked.
2007-07-05 19:03:04 · 16 answers · asked by Brutal 2 in Sports ➔ Martial Arts
this is to dachman well i didnt put little Hayden is there to learn how to ummmm kick butt i did it because he wants to and he enjoys it so keep your opinion about what form of martial arts my child is in to yourself
2007-07-05 19:17:19 · update #1
yes he ties his own belt but i do have to straighten it for him sometimes and the instructor is awesome he does bring up the issue and they do change for a little while but then go right back
2007-07-06 07:39:10 · update #2
also if the children come in after the class is trough stretching they have to sit in the back of the class and observe but can not participate the parents get upset over this
2007-07-06 07:45:38 · update #3
well then to me i think its a good thing...you are teaching your son THE fundamental of martial arts...RESPECT...not only for people but time as well...
people can never be satisfied regardless...sometimes its better not to take to heart anything and everything people say...if we do that...probs we gonna go bonkers...
the uniform the artist wear is equally important...when i was training for 6 months in korea...all the martial artist wear dressed impecably...the uniform was in tip top just like you were in the army...the belt around your waist is a sign of your dedication and respect for the arts
keep up the good work...dont bother what people say...it only acts as a ear sore...jackie chan was too much of a joker...bruce lee was a sickly young boy
2007-07-05 19:51:35 · answer #1 · answered by Vincent K 4 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Alot of parents do come in late. But the should know that apart of karate is to come in early. I was late only 1 time. And I had to do push ups, But the parents should also know apart of training in class is to show the instructor that the kids are ready for their next belt. I am not in taekwondo but will be next month. When i first went into Tae Kwon do i needed help with the belt and my female instructor showed me the way to tie the belt. When i was early for the class I'd go and stretch for about 10 minutes and waited until the class started.
2007-07-06 18:00:00 · answer #2 · answered by ? 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
When I teach karate/jujitsu to kids, I am pretty easy going. I allow them to join class after it starts so long as the gi/belt is straight. I let kids stop to re-tie their belts or straighten their gis. I don't let them join class unless they are presentable.
When it comes to parents, I don't allow parents to harp on their own kids or other kids. I have made it really clear to parents that I teach class, not them. Also that I would have no qualms about kicking parents out of the dojo until class is over if they want to be disruptive. I never had any problems with parents.
As for parents looking at other kids and comparing progress, each kid progresses at their own pace. When students show competancy with all the material to test, then they can get promoted.
Yes, there is nothing worse than a problem parent.
2007-07-06 08:36:51 · answer #3 · answered by Khyber6 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Unfortunately some parents don't give their children the proper attention-not just in how they tie their belt or wear their uniform but also in some other ways. Also some parents are very busy and literally rushing from work and the children are dressing themselves at the babysitters or at home with no help. I would ignore their comments and at the same time suggest to the instructor that he cover this in class and post it in his school. A good martial artist will know how to tie their belt and wear their uniform correctly and be responsible for their gear, equipment and weapons. An 8 year old that can tie their shoes is certainly capable of learning how to tie their belt and wear their uniform properly. Maybe the instructor is just not giving it the proper emphasis or giving them the tools to learn how to do it.
At my studio it is a testing requirement for gold/yellow belt to know how to do this and it is posted and each student/parent is given a sheet with pictures and instructions on how to do. Higher ranking students are expected to mentor and help the lower ranking ones with this when it is needed and helps give them experience in working with and helping others. This is one of the easiest ways and first tools that can be used to instill responsibility in younger students and teach them to take pride in their appearance and how well they do things. Lateness is discouraged and only acceptable if it is because of the parent's busy schedule-not because the student was not timly or not ready. Being late because of watching television, playing video games, etc., is not an acceptable excuse for lateness. All students and parents are informed of this in the beginning and it is posted with all the other rules in my studio and everyone receives a copy of them as well when they start. Late students are politely asked to try to be on time and present at the beginning of class and have to wait to be recognized and admitted to class once it has started and have to do 10-25 pushups before getting on the floor.
2007-07-06 11:16:41 · answer #4 · answered by samuraiwarrior_98 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If the instructor hasn't discussed the attendance with the parents and the disruption it causes when the children come in late, he needs to do so. It might cost him students though. Sometimes it can't be helped (parent's job and distance from the school may be a problem for punctuality). Since you cannot control the other parent's behavior let it go and let your child observe the contrast that your behavior offers. Your behavior is teaching your child how to treat what he does and those he works with, with respect and dignity. That's a priceless lesson.
2007-07-06 07:26:51 · answer #5 · answered by lee49202 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It is good to get your child to class early. It teaches a value in life, if you are not early, you are late.
As far as a straight gi and belt go. Well, belts shouldn't be worn outside the school. Your child should be able to put on his own gi and belt correctly before they earn any rank, it is just the way things are.
No disrespect but if you can teach to do this for himself you will be teaching him another great life lesson, self reliance.
2007-07-06 12:15:30 · answer #6 · answered by spidertiger440 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well as a mother you are doing the right thing for your child. The reason your kid is ranked is because in some school if you are late, it is not counted towards attendance. Since your son is early, of course it counts.
2007-07-06 02:07:37 · answer #7 · answered by Niigata Reijiku 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
This is the instructor's fault. He needs to take control of his classes. If he's going to accept students as young as yours he has to run a tighter ship. My dojo doesn't accept students younger than 12.
As for the blathering idiot up there that had to promote the "twin invincible arts" of BJJ and Muay Thai, not everyone likes grappling and clinching.
2007-07-06 11:27:07 · answer #8 · answered by pm 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
One thing I'd like to point out it that to me it seems like you son's school isn't giving belts away just because kids are showing up. Seems like they actually have to show effort to get somewhere.
2007-07-06 02:51:57 · answer #9 · answered by Gary W 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Doesn't really bother me, but I understand how you could get bothered by it. I can see how criticizing their children would seem hypocritical, but if they want to learn they will have to be criticized on their mistakes. Depends what kind of criticisms they're receiving. Good job helping your son progress so well.
2007-07-06 02:10:12 · answer #10 · answered by fortyfootpianist 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋