The Difference Between One Martial Arts School And Another is NOT What They Teach. After All, They All Teach Martial Arts.
The real difference is HOW they teach it. Whatever an instructor decides to teach is what they teach, I call that the content. And all martial arts content is similar.
Now we know there are many different systems of Martial Arts out there. However, it all boils down to one thing, HOW YOU TEACH WHAT YOU TEACH and as I mentioned, that’s called the content. And I want you to realise that although martial arts schools may be equal as far as their knowledge and ability to appreciate what content they would like to deliver, they are unequal in their ability to actually teach the material, and that’s the context.
Below is a video presentation I did sharing about the work the we are doing at Dinoto Karate Center in Mount Laurel NJ
Unfortunately, most martial arts instructors worldwide are so enamoured with themselves and copy the latest craze or fad in the martial arts industry, which often has absolutely nothing to do with the real world.
For example, if you walk into a martial arts school and the instructor is sporting a fad haircut, has three or four earnings in their left ear like a professional football player, he’s not a leader – he’s a follower.
He’s trying to emulate someone.
IMPORTANT POINT: The martial arts instructor’s job in not to be a students’ friend. Their job is to train, coach, mentor, guide and direct students in the Martial Arts and in life, not entertain them with “silly” games and a casual atmosphere. The instructors responsibility is not to be personal with the student and their parents.
It’s the obligation of a professional instructor to provide an example to emulate. In order to do that they have to represent and project a level of accomplishment above and beyond what the average person has accomplished in their life. After all, isn’t that what you want for yourself and would prefer for your child?
So, to provide a good Martial Arts experience that anyone, a child or an adult can use to gain a higher degree of accomplishment, the first thing that you have to look for is how professional does the school/academy and the instructor look.
When I began my martial arts training 48 years ago, I could have never imagined then the powerful impact Martial Arts would have on my life. Of course, there’s the obvious benefits of martial arts training such as enhancing your physical fitness and learning self-defence skills that protect you. But there’s so much more to it than that.
Martial Arts develops the whole person. Children and Adults find their martial arts training teaches them important life skills – a new sense of empowerment that extends past the physical maneuvers of self-defence. Our students develop the confidence and self-esteem it takes to “Step – Up” and face life head on, seeking new challenges and persevering when times get tough. Dinoto Karate provides a place for you to develop your body and mind while instilling traditional moral values like focus, respect, confidence and perseverance that’s refreshing and much needed today more than ever.
Whatever your reasons for considering Martial Arts for yourself or your child, you’ll find you don’t have to be a certain type of person to be a successful and valued Dinoto Karatee student.
No matter what your skill level, our goal is to help you become the best you can be and to “Step-Up” for yourself and for others.
Find out what our Martial Arts school is about and hear about the martial arts journeys of some of our instructors and students by following the link below.
Have a great day and I hope to see you soon.
~ Peter Liciaga
