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The Instructor’s Creed

Over the years, I have been able to visit 100’s of the top schools in the country and network with their owners. When I visit someone’s school, my focus is always on what attributes make them stand out and make them unique. What I found out (as you already know) is that almost everyone does [...]

Tjay’s Story

Even though it happened over twenty years ago, I remember him like it was yesterday, this young boy from India. Tjay was very bright, but terribly shy and quite possibly the most uncoordinated child that I had ever taught, even to this day. After his first introductory lesson, his father asked me point blank, “What [...]

How To Teach Martial Arts To Kids

There was a gentleman walking along the road. He came upon three brick masons who were building something. He walked up to the first person and said, “What are you building?” The man responded by saying “Oh, I’m laying some bricks.” He then walked up to the second person and asked him the same question. [...]

The Eight Powers

Many consider the martial arts a source of power. Certainly it is that. However, power without principles is a temporary phenomenon and that ultimately leads to dissipation of efforts or failure. Long-term success in the martial arts industry, as in other industries, can be equally challenging for those with the added power of experience and [...]

Baby Stepping

I’m a big Bill Murray fan.  I believe his funniest movie ever is “What About Bob.”  In it, he plays the part of an extreme hypochondriac with lots of other issues.  His therapist (played by Richard Dreyfuss) tells him to just take “baby steps,” explaining to Bob that in order to get better, he just [...]

Productivity enhancement

Ever wonder why some people seem to be so productive through-out their day while others seem to spend a lot of time spinning their wheels? We are all given the same number of hours in our day. Truly effective people seem to be able to squeeze 30 hours worth of life into that 24 hour [...]

Create Positive Memories

As a martial arts teacher, I interact daily with lots of people.  I’m acutely aware that as a teacher, I have a certain amount of influence with my students, of course more with some than with others.  Although I may not always succeed, I try to leave them a bit better from our interaction.  Whether [...]

Effective Time Management

Running a professional martial arts school requires a variety of skill sets. A successful Team Leader needs to be a good teacher, communicator, salesperson, motivational speaker, bookkeeper, receptionist, and even a guidance counselor. The trick to running a successful school is knowing when to use which skill.. For this reason, is important to learn to [...]

I Just Wipe It Off

About a year ago, my wife Angelina decided that it was time to get back to work. The kids were older now, and after 15 years of home making, she wanted to know if she still had what it took in the “Real world”.    She decided to get back to her passion, teaching preschoolers. It [...]

KCRA News – Basic Self-Defense Strategies

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About Dave Kovar

Mr. Kovar has been teaching Martial Arts professionally since 1978. Dave is a multi-style Black Belt who has been committed to ever-improving his Martial Arts skills. He updates this blog to provide tips and insights to martial arts instructors around the country. To learn more, click here.

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