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Student and Instructor Responsibilities
Student Responsibilities
Have fun, enjoy yourself and be happy! No
grumpy people or bad attitudes are allowed in class.
Be prepared to begin class promptly at the
indicated starting time of class. Obviously we would like you to be on time for each
class. We understand there are circumstances which may, from time to time, prevent you
from being prompt for class. If you are going to be late for a class or must leave early
it is no problem. All we ask is that you spend as much time in class as possible.
Courtesy is contagious so be courteous to everyone.
This includes everyone in class, in and around the training facility, and the parking
area.
Watch and listen carefully to all descriptions
and demonstrations on technique application and any variations presented. You need to
duplicate the main ideas shown. Please watch so you know what to do.
If you have any questions ask! Make sure you
understand the skill or exercise before you start. All questions not pertaining to the
material covered during class should be asked after class.
Follow all safety rules. Watch, listen, and
carefully follow all instructions and cautions on safety. Click [here]
to view the York Bujinkan Dôjô safety rules. Remember, NO INJURIES.
Practice at a speed and skill level that is safe
and comfortable for you, and your training partner. Don't force yourself, or allow
someone else to force you, to train at a higher level than you can safely handle.
Obviously you need to push yourself to grow. However, don't push yourself beyond your
reasonable limits.
When the instructor presents additional information
promptly stop what you are doing and pay attention. While the point being explained
may be familiar to you already, if you are talking or doing a technique, you may be
distracting to someone that wants, and needs, to listen and watch. If the information must
be repeated several times, precious class time is wasted. This slows everyone's learning.
Help your training partner whenever possible. If
you can offer suggestions to your training partner on how to make the technique work
better tell him (or her). Many times the person receiving the technique can feel or see
how to make the technique work better, or worse (depending on your perspective). By
helping your training partner you are speeding up his or her learning. They will do the
same thing for you too.
Don't be too helpful. Help your training
partner with the main points of the technique (ask the instructor if you are
uncertain), and any very bad habits or actions. When the main points are proper, help with
the finer details. We are not trying to slow down someone's learning, but, presenting too
many points that need corrected will simply confuse your training partner.
Instructor Responsibilities
Provide a relaxed and friendly learning environment. The
instructor's main responsibility is to teach. Everything should promote the maximum
transfer of skills and knowledge from the instructor to each student.
Promote an atmosphere of cooperation and not competition.
Everyone learns best by cooperating together and helping each other. Competition stifles
growth. When you compete you don't help others become better.
Don't hold anyone back for any reason. Give everyone the
amount of information and training they are capable of learning, regardless of the amount
of time they have been training or, their level of skill.
Provide training that is adequate for everyone on all levels of
skill. Everyone should learn new things during each class. Each class should provide
useful instruction for both beginners and advanced students alike.
Explain each technique clearly and in several different ways. Everyone
understands things differently. Explaining techniques several different ways insures
better comprehension by everyone.
Demonstrate each technique clearly, several times, and from
several different angles. Everyone must have a clear picture of the technique in order
to learn and practice it properly.
Clearly explain the main safety considerations of each technique
and exercise. It is impossible to point out every possible safety consideration that
may arise during a technique application. It is important to point out the main and
inherent safety points for each technique and exercise.
Provide alternative methods of applying a technique or exercise
to anyone that does not feel safe or comfortable practicing it as initially demonstrated.
Teach the students how to learn. The instructor is only a
guide to learning, and not a crutch. The instructor must teach new material while
providing the student with the skills to learn on their own. The student must develop
self-reliance and not always be dependant on the instructor.
Listen carefully to all questions. Answer questions in a
courteous and professional manner. The amount of detail should be appropriate for the
level and interest of the entire class. In depth and time consuming explanations are best
answered after class. All questions not directly related to the class must be answered
after the class to insure maximum classroom instruction.
Promote a feeling of family between all students. Historically
the people training in this are were many times a very close knit family. This is one of
the reasons the art has survived for nearly 1000 years. We must keep this level of
closeness today too. As an individual our strength is limited but as a cooperative group
we are much stronger.
Be available to confidentially listen to problems or concerns a
student may have. These problems could be with training or personal in nature. The
instructor is not only an instructor but a personal friend.
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You are a role model. An instructor may be looked upon for more than only
self-defense. This is especially true when dealing with younger students. The instructor
must always be 100% professional. His words, conduct, and actions must always be
professional, appropriate, and courteous.
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