How we teach Kids
Our Kids Classes are simply AWESOME!
Well this is what our members tell us!
We instill into our kids that to grow harmoniously we have to give and show Courtesy at all times. We teach that they should respect authority in the home, at school and for the law!
But our kids also know that Learning Martial Arts is much more than just a Physical pass-time and that they are designed for Long-term and prolonged gratification - not a quick a quick fix to your problems.
The age range of normal kids classes is 5-14yrs (with the exception of Tiger Tots - 2-4.5yrs). Our unique tuition method and the highly developed Syllabus ensure the Kids in our classes train in 2 SPECIFIC ways:
- Specific to the Age of the child
- Specific to the Ability of the Child
Our tuition methodology is geard around:
- Explanation of technique through Visual + Verbal Demonstration, then we,
- Get kids to follow our movements, then,
- They are corrected through feedback, then,
- They are assessed on what they have learnt through questioning
- They are encouraged and praised for their correct performance
- They are guided to think of alternative ways of performance to bring out their creative side
- They develop more confidence by performing infront of others
- More competent performers are given a chance to lead a group to further develop their Confidence
- Outstanding individuals are given further recognition through our Student of the Month Award
The training area at The DOJO is fully matted from wall to wall and all the learning aids are provided for use FREE of Charge.
Oh Yeah!!! We have lots of FUN playing Games also. In fact we have dedicated a whole lesson (once a month) purely to let our Kids play Games and lead groups to build their Social Interaction Skils!
COMPETITION - We greatly believe that we ought to prepare our kids to take on the world tomorrow. One way in which we do this is by introducing them to Competition. This could take many forms through which they learn to cope with failure and success, but more importantly, it cultivates and hones a more PROBLEM SOLVING ATTITUDE in them. In fact our approach to instilling a competitive spirit has proven to so successfull that we have produced National and International Champions. Some have even become World Champs. The key to their success was they followed our instruction through the self-motivated attitude we instilled in them.
How we teach Adults?
| Our classes are not just for kids. In fact we have lots of Adults who also join. However, because our pool of quialified coaches is high, we assign a coach to you to help you learn at a pace that reflects your interest and standard. The really good thing is that no body acts as a hero, nor do we entertain them! In fact, if anyone acts in this manner, they are soon reminded that 'there is always someone better than you." It is for this reason that we retain many Adults in our classes. All Adults are taught the historical, ethical, legal, physical, physiological and psycho-social aspects of the martial arts. So much so that Sensei Irfan Ansari takes a personal interest in sharing what he knows more thoroughly with his Adult students through personal anecdotal experiences and using many Scientific principles to bring our the best in them that ranges from fitness and martial arts advice to personal matters. |
All Adult at The DOJO are taught that they must share their knowledge with others at the Club. This develops their ability to put back into the Club in many different ways, most of all their volounteered help in making The DOJO what it is today.
Some Adults have taken on a career in Martial Arts thorugh Sensei Ansari's help. The good thing is that all instructors at The DOJO are hand picked and home-grown as their education is continually monitored by Sensei Ansari through periodic Coach Education programs and mewtings.
You should rest assured that your learning in Martial Arts will be the best of hands with fully qualified and fully insured Instructors who care about your progress. Unlike many other dis-organised club, here at The DOJO you will not be exposed to any combative pair work until we feel happy you know enough and feel confident to do so. Our aim is to develop your physique, fitness and self-defence capability in a gradual manner to generate more instinctive responses rather than a quick learning program which results in embarrasment when you are faced with an ordeal in the street!