Helping young students to progress may be one of the most difficult yet most rewarding aspects of being a martial arts instructor. In this series (see Parts 1, 2 & 3) on encouraging your students to be the best they can be, we’ve saved perhaps the hardest to deal with category of students for last. […]
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How Old Should a Child Be to Begin Competitive Swimming? Part 1
When it comes to the question of what age a child should be to start swimming competitively, there’s no simple answer. Several different variables will come into play in making the right choice for each kid. In this article and the next (Part 2), we’ll explore some of the factors involved so you can make […]
How to Deal with Parent Confrontations, Part 1
Criticisms. Angry parents. Confrontations. No doubt, these aren’t your favorite part of your profession, but we’re guessing that they happen for you, just like they do for anyone who works with kids. No matter how cautious you may be to provide your students with only the highest level of respect and instruction, confrontations with your […]
Tips for Encouraging Your Young Martial Artists to Progress, Part 3
Keeping students on track so they can see progress is vital to the success of any youth martial arts program. As a martial arts instructor, you may find it challenging to know how to approach students with different levels of motivation (see Parts 1 & 2). In this third article of our series on encouraging […]
Why Parents Love Jackrabbit Dance Software
Of course, Jackrabbit Online Dance Studio Software offers plenty of perks for you as a dance studio owner or manager — but you’re not the only ones who stand to benefit! Your dance students’ parents will also greatly appreciate the convenience and quality you provide them when you utilize Jackrabbit’s many web-based tools. Not only […]
Tips for Encouraging Your Young Martial Artists to Progress, Part 2
When it comes to martial arts students, there’s no one-size-fits-all strategy for getting them to succeed. Each student is a unique individual. However, observant and experienced senseis can pick up on patterns that can give clues as to how to approach different students. In the first article in this series, we looked at three different […]
Swim School Goals: Helping Your Students Develop Physical Fitness Goals, Part 3
In Part 1, we considered the various aspects of physical fitness as well as the most significant area of cardiovascular endurance, which is an area in which today’s children often struggle. In Part 2, we talked about the unique challenges that children face as well as the importance of healthy habits such as nutritious food […]
Swim School Goals: Helping Your Students Develop Physical Fitness Goals, Part 2
Your swim school is about more than getting kids ready to compete or even winning swim competitions. You want to positively impact the lives of your swim students by helping them achieve physical fitness and form lifelong healthy habits. Once you understand the various aspects of physical fitness and the deficiencies that most kids today […]
Swim School Goals: Helping Your Students Develop Physical Fitness Goals, Part 1
At your swim school, you no doubt want to encourage physical fitness in your swimmers. But have you ever considered exactly what “physical fitness” means? Or maybe a more helpful question would be, “What are some suitable fitness goals for children?” Or even, “What does a healthy lifestyle include?” We all know that the obesity […]