Teaching Martial Arts » (REVISED)

Sang H. Kim is an internationally respected author and star of over 100 martial arts instructional DVDs and videos. He won the 1976 Korean National Championship and was named Instructor of the Year by the Korean government in 1983. As a special agent during his military service, he developed tactical combat methods for hand-to-hand and hand-to-weapon combat for covert operatives.

The revised and updated second edition of this classic instructor guide is filled with invaluable information that shows you how to take your students from beginner to black belt and beyond.

• The Tradition of the Martial Arts
• Techniques
• The Educational Value of Martial Arts

• Planning
• Motivation
• Recognition of Individuality
• Practice
• Performance Assessment

• Motivation
• Positive Attitude
• Physical Practice
• Mental Practice
• Discipline
• Respect

• Conditioning
• Basic Movements
• Forms
• Sparring
• Self-defense
• Meditation
• Breath Control
• The Theory of Power

• Curriculum Structure
• Effective Teaching Methods
• Professionalism in Teaching
• 15 Tips for Effective Teaching

• Teaching Children
• Teaching Adults
• Coping with Disruptive Students
• Exceptional Students
• Special Interest Classes

• Competition
• Demonstrations
• Equipment
• Outdoor Training

Glossary
Bonus Section: Launching a Martial Arts School