GJEC
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Post by GJEC on Nov 1, 2013 15:23:44 GMT -5
I've put on here and on FB that I will be coaching again on Saturday mornings.
I've been really touched and humbled by the response. People have emailed me that they intend to come, many from great distances away. It will be an emotional time. Lisa saved my life 8 months ago by insisting I went to the doctors and it's fair to say I never expected to resume teaching. There is no magic pill to get me 'back to normal'. I'll have to be careful for the rest of my life.
So I won't be one of those instructors that trains with a crowd watching. I intend to train my own SP stuff sensibly at home and in the dojo concentrate on helping others improve what works for them. All are welcome, if you're in the area feel free to drop by.
Some have already kindly asked if I'll visit their clubs but I want to make haste - slowly. All in good time.
Thank you to all forum members for their support in what has been a rough time. Lisa & I really appreciate it.
Osu! & 'Ave it!
Gary
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Post by MMX on Nov 1, 2013 16:17:00 GMT -5
Glad to hear it Gary. I am so happy that someone like you is able to teach again! Osu!
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Post by powerof0ne on Nov 4, 2013 22:58:03 GMT -5
Awesome to hear Gary, liked the other news I saw you post on FB, too . Osu!
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Post by blacktiger on Dec 12, 2013 7:25:50 GMT -5
Well I "qualified" last weekend on the NGB's regulated coaching course and so looking to get some fighters into the circuit now
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Post by blacktiger on Dec 17, 2013 10:20:52 GMT -5
Just to Add, is there any books available with regards to "Coaching fighters" which stipulate Pad drill, conditioning, Fighter Fitness, etc. available
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Post by Ros on Dec 18, 2013 3:21:17 GMT -5
I always think the best coaches are those that come with years' of experience in the field they are coaching. Those that have seen it, done it and have a good idea of what might work for which student. I imagine it will all be trial and error until you have some experience under your belt - good luck with it!
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Post by blacktiger on Dec 18, 2013 4:51:06 GMT -5
I always think the best coaches are those that come with years' of experience in the field they are coaching. Those that have seen it, done it and have a good idea of what might work for which student. I imagine it will all be trial and error until you have some experience under your belt - good luck with it! Thanks Ros, My Sensei for some reason never wanted to put us into competitions, Gary used to speak with him so maybe Gary knows why, So everything is very new to me. This is the reason why I did the course. The main reason is I don't want to put my fighters in unprepared becasue its unfair on them and I think every true Coach wants to proetect their fighters. The fighters I have know its a learning curve for us all, etc but willing to go the distance with me. I've done a few interclubs and my fighters did listen to what I was telling them so just got to work on that. Will be looking at fighting with Muay Thai clubs and other Kickboxing clubs too, soon
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Post by GJEC on Dec 18, 2013 6:31:34 GMT -5
Why not a novice KD?
I don't think there's any real KD coaching courses you can go on. Most sport 'Coaching' courses I've attended have focussed on safety and child protection issues, not on getting the best out of people.
I found the biggest improvements I made were when I started training people as 'individuals within a group' rather than just teaching everyone the same. (That's drill rather than coaching and I'm sure you understand the difference)
I'm no amateur psychologist but I also think you've got to take the time (as far as possible) to understand a persons motivations and fears then advise accordingly. It helps if you've been through it and can honestly tell them how you handled it. People aren't stupid. When my first instructor spouted on about knockdown I just had one thought in my head - "How do you know?"
Another thing I did was to focus on the process, not the outcome. Winning is great but I wanted people to walk off the mat - win or lose - knowing that they had prepared properly and done their best. I'm proud of all the trophies we won, but Spirit prizes were special for that very reason.
Finally, don't be afraid to ask for help. If things aren't clicking ask other coaches to come and visit. Some instructors see that as an admission of failure but to me it speaks more of "We're growing together". When I started my club we had people like Howard Collins and Tatsuo Nakamura up. It inspired everyone.
Gary
PS I have no idea why Barry chose not to compete.
PPS Michael Wedel did a good coaching book years ago. A good resource if you can get hold of one.
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Post by blacktiger on Dec 18, 2013 10:23:55 GMT -5
Thanks Gary, really appreciate the guidance, Hope to see you soon in Loughborough or at one of the events.
I asked Barry if I could meet up with him and well no response, Shame as far as I'm aware, I'm the only one of his students who still has a Dojo. The one thing I wished could have happened but never did was for Barry to Sit on the panel of the Club's First Dan Grading, but never mind karma is karma
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Post by GJEC on Dec 28, 2013 5:35:27 GMT -5
On a different note:
The line in my book that I've received most comments on is 'Tough guys that chuck their weight around are two a penny and I've never been impressed by that'. Many emails have included stories of peoples own experiences at the hand of arrogant instructors, many far worse than mine.
So that's vaguely depressing. Lots of kids - like me - had the confidence beaten out of them then got up, dusted themselves off and set about finding it. They then got it destroyed again by instructors that should have known better.
To me coaching is best summed up by: "Get strong. Help others". Being a champion or an awesome fighter is not essential, but making the effort to be the best you can in your youth then gives you a good insight into the mental and physical requirements. You can then talk from experience and with a bit of empathy.
Simple really.
Gary
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