Keep going everyone!!! Make the OPERS event happen - excited to see this!

Emphasizing what Jon Sensei said, any experienced and dedicated kyu
graduate can lead a very fine class - teaching is an ability that is not
tested in a Dan exam, and is usually learned by doing. I did not feel
that the amount of my screw-ups while leading classes got any better
with advancing grade, but it got easier when I was leading classes more
frequently.

My first classes when I was a no-belt (sweat pants and T-shirt) were
taught by an experienced 4th Kyu who, apart from having a face
resembling Chuck Norris, had done a lot of beginners' classes teaching.
As far as I can remember, he was fantastic, in fact one of the best
entry-level teachers that we had in the whole club.

Osu! Kai

I am frequently wearing a UCSC Shotokan Shirt/Hoodie to class, proudly.

Thanks! Kai


Jon Keeling (JKASV) wrote:



>
>
> The club WILL survive. It might not be the biggest this year that
> it has ever been. But there will be more people than there were
> for a couple years when Willson Sensei had only one or two
> students... He kept it going while dealing with his medical
> issues, managing a business and a family. It may not be easy
> without a real instructor there a few times each week. But it
> will work out.
>
> As for the demonstrations, let's play it by ear. I think it is
> most important that we have people doing things as often as
> possible. So just 2 or 3 people can get up at a time and do
> a couple kata and maybe some basic kumite. But we should do
> that many times. Everyone please practice the kata you know
> to be prepared.
>
> Thanks,
> Jon
>
> Josh Martin wrote:
>
> > It looks like the club may survive after all. I will make the OPERS
> > event and look forward to training with everyone again. Has anyone
> > contacted Mark McCarrol regarding room times and availability for the
> > club classes? If not I can send him an email request. As to the demo,
> > Sensei do you have any preferred kata that you would like to demonstrate
> > at OPERS? Sensei, I would also like to talk with you about a few other
> > details regarding the club. When you have a moment could you please
> > call me at 831-566-4839.
> >
> > Thank you,
> >
> > Josh Martin
> >
> > ----- Original Message ----
> > From: Jon Keeling (JKASV) <Jon@... <mailto:Jon%40jkasv.com>>
> > To: UCSCShotokan@yahoogroups.com <mailto:UCSCShotokan%40yahoogroups.com>
> > Sent: Thursday, September 11, 2008 10:37:02 PM
> > Subject: Re: [UCSCShotokan] Re: Fall Festival, Sep 23
> >
> > daniel schperberg wrote:
> >
> > > Greetings,
> > >
> > > If this demonstration actually takes place, I am willing to travel down
> > > to Santa Cruz and help out with setup, or participate. My current plans
> > > however will very likely lead me far away from Santa Cruz... into
> > > Southern California. Thus I will not be able to train in Santa Cruz.
> > > Still I very much want to come and help out.
> >
> > The demonstration( s) WILL take place. There is no "if" about it.
> > I have at least one of my own students from Redwood City planning
> > to take part as well (purple belt) and may get one other black
> > belt to also join us.
> >
> > I hope everyone who is reading this can make it, at least if
> > they are within driving distance.
> >
> > Thank you,
> > Jon Keeling
> >
> >
> >
>
>

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