You are not signed in. Sign in.

List Books: Buy books on ListBooks.org

Martial Arts Instruction: Applying Educational Theory and Communication Techniques in the Dojo »

Book cover image of Martial Arts Instruction: Applying Educational Theory and Communication Techniques in the Dojo by Lawrence A. Kane

Authors: Lawrence A. Kane
ISBN-13: 9781594390241, ISBN-10: 159439024X
Format: Paperback
Publisher: YMAA Publication Center
Date Published: October 2004
Edition: (Non-applicable)

Find Best Prices for This Book »

Author Biography: Lawrence A. Kane

Book Synopsis

Incorporates lesson plan development, discusses instructional implications of learning style differences, and demonstrated how to foster an environment conducive to learning.

Table of Contents

Forewordix
Prefacexi
Acknowledgmentsxv
Introductionxvii
Chapter 1Understanding Learning Style Differences1
All Students Are Not Alike3
Contribution of the Five Senses to Memory Retention4
Characteristics of Auditory Learners5
Characteristics of Kinesthetic Learners6
Characteristics of Visual Learners8
Summary9
Chapter 2Using the Myers-Briggs Type Indicator (MBTI) Tool to Understand Student Predilections11
Understanding Personality Types12
Accommodating Learning Style Preferences18
Observable Behavior Patterns20
Applying MBTI to Accommodate Student Predilections21
Applying MBTI Preferences to Motivate Martial Arts Students26
Teaching Children30
Teaching Adults36
Summary38
Chapter 3Application of the Six Teaching Styles to Martial Arts41
(1)Modeling42
(2)Lecturing43
(3)Cooperative Performance44
(4)Independent Performance46
(5)Knowledge Capture48
(6)Role Reversal49
Summary51
Chapter 4Fostering a Positive Learning Environment53
Attitude56
Etiquette62
Tradition65
Emotional Environment68
Physical Environment69
Tailoring to Special Student Needs73
Exemplary Students, Exemplary Instructors75
Summary87
Chapter 5Dojo Lesson Planning89
Formal Plans for Individual Lessons91
Classroom Management93
Testing and Advancement Principles96
Progression of Class Activities102
Opening and Closing Ceremonies103
Teaching Daruma103
Teaching Kigu Hojo Undo108
Codification of Technique and Learning Velocity110
Teaching Kata113
Teaching Bunkai119
Teaching Kiso Kumite124
Teaching Self-Defense126
Summary134
Chapter 6Conclusion137
Stages of Teaching138
Appendix AHokusei Yudanshakai Advancement Requirements (through Shodan)143
Basic Techniques143
Kata & Kata Bunkai143
Appendix BThe Kata of Goju Ryu149
Core Kata of Goju Ryu149
Additional Kata151
Appendix CDetermining Your Psychological Type Answer Sheet for Psychological Type Questions153
Appendix DSample Lesson Plan158
Appendix EPhotograph Acknowledgments161
Notes173
Glossary177
Bibliography185
Index187
About the Author189

Subjects