Next Generation Martial Arts
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What is your typical process for working with a new student?
Students with little to no experience start with a 15-min full body warm up followed by a 30-45min course introductory lesson that covers the general areas of our full spectrum recreational curriculum.
For students with experience I can cater workouts in all sorts of Martial Arts and general Movement Arts.
• Kicking Arts (Strong exp.)
• Tumbling & Tricking (Strong exp.)
• General Striking (Strong exp.)
• Weapons (Strong exp.)
• Kata & CreativeForms (Strong exp.)
• MMA Arts (Moderate exp.)
• Strength & Flexibility (Light exp.)
• Ninja Obstacles (Light exp.)
What education and/or training do you have that relates to your work?
TRADITIONAL ARTS (1988-on, Pellegrini's TaeKwonDo & Combat Hapido)
• TaeKwonDo - PointKarate - Hapkido
COMBAT ARTS (2010-on and off, WCWMA)
• SanShou - KickBoxing - MuayThai - NHB - MMA
CREATIVE ARTS (1994-on, WCWMA, Team Loopkicks)
• CreativeKata - Tumbling - ExtremeTricking - CreativeWeapons - FightChoreo - DemoTeam
DEFENSE ARTS (2010-on, WCWMA, CDT trained)
• Street Defense - DefenseWeapons - SituationalDefense
WEAPON ARTS (1994-on, WCWMA, Team Loopkicks)
• Eskrima - Shinai - BoStaff - NunChuck - Kamas - KnifeDef - StickDef
Do you have a standard pricing system for your lessons? If so, please share the details here.
CLASS LESSONS
• 1 Class / Week = $80/month
• 3 Class / Week = $120/month
• 6 Class / Week = $160/month
• +6 Adv Class / Week = $200/month
PERSONAL LESSONS
• For members = $60 / 60min
• For non-members = $75 / 60min
How did you get started teaching?
When I was an underbelt I'd go to the dojo EVERY day to take class, and then I'd stay at the dojo to watch all the other classes until closing. By red belt in 1998 got called into the office. The Masters asked me a few questions, and then asked if I'd like to help some of the beginner / intermediate students, to which I quickly answered, "YES!" It ment i'd be allowed at the dojo for even longer hours. And that's how it began!
What types of students have you worked with?
Being an enthusiast of most all forms of Martial Arts (and being a firm believer that the student is also the master) I've had the pleasure of working with students from all sorts training backgrounds. From seasoned competitors to casual trainers, from today's top hollywood stunt athletes to students with impaired movement. I teach in big halls with hundreds and small dojos with just 1 or 2 students in a class. The exploration of the Martial Arts is a limitless journey.
Describe a recent event you are fond of.
Loopkicks Camp 2013, my 10th and final year hosting this international training event. Google or Youtube it!
What advice would you give a student looking to hire a teacher in your area of expertise?
It's very important you find a good instructor with a good dojo/gym/studio w the equipment THAT FITS YOUR GENERAL & PERSONAL NEEDS. Do the research! Look at the program breakdowns, check out the instructor bios, see their curriculums if possibile, supplementary training/testing/competition activities are a good tell that a location does well to engage the students, and for another peak most locations do social multimedia now. Can always visit n check out the classes too.
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