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INSTRUCTOR’S CODE OF ETHICS

Discuss with the group the following points that make up the “Code of Ethics.” Add some of your own to the following list:

Be Cheerful! No matter how bad you might feel before putting on your GI. The moment you cinch the knot in your belt, your attitude should change.
Be consistent! [...]

I Have So Much To Be Grateful For

I have so much to be grateful for, a wonderful wife, two great kids, excellent health and a rewarding career. As a matter of fact, probably 97% of my life is absolutely perfect. In my better moments I know this. The challenge is…I’m not always in one of my better moments. When [...]

Which Direction are You Headed?

When Justin quit training with me, he was about 20 years old. He had just finished his second year at a local Jr. College and was off to a university out of state to finish his education. Like so many others before, it was fun watching this small shy boy develop into a [...]

Fun Follows Focus

Have you ever taught a class where everyone seems completely focused, the energy level is high and at the end of the class you know that everyone is leaving stronger, healthier, and in a better state of mind than when they arrived? Wouldn’t it be great if every class was like this? Remember [...]

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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