Well lets make this part II on training. I added a new drill at least for a good portion of the students today. It is a target sparring exercise "bull in the ring". The idea is to keep kicking and punching despite fatigue. Student build cardio endurance and muscle endurance and learn that they can keep going past whatever fatigue point they previously thought was the end. It also builds confidence and is great for team building. I could tell right away some more experienced students really enjoyed it despite the hard work involved. As I looked around I was not quite sure everyone understood the method and idea behind the exercise. I questioned myself yesterday about training methods and why certain instructors choose some methods over others. I was pleased today to have received a thank you for yesterdays workout and a few positive online comments. This does not mean every class is right for everyone just that some people enjoyed one class.
This brings me to the point that students need to concentrate on their workouts as much as the instructor does. They need to understand the purpose and goals for each workout and to make sure then can accomplish these without injury. (Note injuries can happen doing anything in class) If a student does not know why they are doing an exercise, drill or even a certain movement they should ask the instructor why. The explanation should be logical and make sense. The instructor should never do anything to intentionally put a student in a position to be hurt. Class should be fun but if you never breathe heavy or work up a good sweat then you are not doing it right.
On a side note I did make sure at the end of "bull in the ring" tonight that everyone understood why we were doing the exercise we did. I believe everyone understood and hopefully appreciated the workout.
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