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Monthly Archives: May 2012
“Because You’re Worth It!” Or are you? Rank inflation in the martial arts.
Rank inflation in the arts is something any long-time practitioner will have witnessed more than once in their time, and there can be many different drivers that cause it to occur. I had to deal with this issue – hopefully … Continue reading
Posted in Concepts, Culture Clash, History, Learning, Martial arts, Martial Arts Training, Prof. Wally Jay, Psychology, Teaching, Uncategorized
Tagged Art, boxing systems, Coaching, Concepts, Confidence, Development, Integrity, Martial arts, Master Christopher Ricketts, Psychology, Rank, Standards, Teaching
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The Cult of the Guru – Type A Personalities and the Martial Arts
I’ve been thinking about this topic a great deal lately; my friend, and one of my most valued mentors, Wally Jay passed away at this time last year, and in a month or so I shall be flying off to … Continue reading
Posted in Concepts, Culture Clash, Martial Arts Training, Prof. Wally Jay, Teaching, Uncategorized
Tagged Character & Teaching, Integrity in the martial arts, Personality, Type A Personalities
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