Tag: Coaching
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Teaching children, ‘kumite’.
One of the biggest problems in teaching [high level] karate to children is language. In what universe should a 4/5 year know the word, Fighting? In our experience, the word kumite is often taught as ‘Fighting’. This (incorrect) rhetoric, creates extensive barriers between children, adults, and, more importantly – parents. Kumite and ‘Fighting’ share an […]
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Brown Belt Development Class
Tomorrow (Saturday), we are piloting our new ‘Development Classes’ We have sub-divided our school into 4 crucial stages: Beginners Fundamental (7th, 8th kyu) Advanced (6th – 4th kyu) Black Belt (3rd kyu+) These stages allow us to map where people are and bring them together at appropriate events. Tomorrow, we bring together Blue, Purple, Purple/White. […]
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An increase of processes…
Which we hope helps you? Thanks to our members, we have the large bulk of enrollment forms in. You have also helped in tracing funds, confirming details and passing on supportive messages. Our school was founded on good teaching and was never intended to be the business it has become. After 7 years, the school has […]
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We need help
We put out our email for squad members, and we now have a few to work with 🙂 We are a developing squad, and, we need some funds.Has anyone got any ideas? Obviously the club will pay at least half of the equipment. But the bill will be around the £500 mark for uniforms, equipment. […]
Bunbu Dojo Karate School 