What makes us different
I was called by a parent the other day. She had a story not unlike the many I have heard before. It went something like this “I have a son name Jimmy and he has gotten in trouble in school…again. We have taken him out of baseball hoping that will help, we’ve taken him out of football, and we’ve even taken away his play station and Wii. For a short time it seems to help then he just gets back in trouble again. So now we are looking at putting him in some type of martial arts class, but we told him if he doesn’t straighten up, we’ll take him out of that too.” I listened for a while and didn’t interrupt as the mom told me of the many things Jimmy does. You know the usual, he hits and bullies his siblings, he yells at everyone, he won’t do his homework or won’t do it to his ability, he sometimes grabs or hits others students. “So do you think you can help us” she continued. “The real question Ms. Customer is will you allow me to help.” I replied politely. “I don’t know what you mean. That’s why I am calling you now.” She said.

Does Strength Matter?

If you have trained or instructed for any length of time, you have either asked this question or have been asked that question. For me, I have experienced both. During my many years of training, I have heard many different answers. Some made sense, most answers, I believe, were just made up answers to get me off my instructor’s back.

The only other question I think that I have heard more is ‘Does size matter?’ Anyone who has ever worked out in a gym has been asked that question. The question of size and strength sometimes seem to be a synonymous one, but actually they are different.

Is Rank Important?

From time to time, within this Instructor’s Corner, I will write my opinions and views about various subjects and topics. Of course, my views are exactly that, mine, and are not meant for you to follow or model after. I only hope that you will accept them as mine and of course, then respond back to me via the contact link located on the first page of our website.