Martial Arts Instructors Desk Reference

by Sang H. Kim

Book Overview

The Martial Arts Instructors Desk Reference is a complete guide to advanced teaching concepts and martial arts school administration. Author and veteran martial arts instructor Dr. Sang H. Kim covers... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1880336715
• ISBN13: 9781880336717
• Release Date: September 2002
• Publisher: Turtle Press
• Length: 320 Pages
• Weight: 1.35 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.9" x 7.0" x 10.0"

Customer Reviews

Excellent!

I have already another excellent book (Ultimate fitness) and some DVD's of Master Sang H. Kim. He is a great teacher and likes to share his martial arts wisdom. This book covers almost every single aspect about running a martial arts business, from teaching to marketing. A serious book to serious martial arts teachers. I strongly advice you to get one.

An Excellent Overview

I'd recommend this without reservation to any martial arts instructor, part-time or full time. Or any instructor. It provides excellent simple advice for dealing with simple difficult issues such as ADD kids or other attention problems in class. It provides straightforward and concise guides for organizing a class or a business. I've had it only a few weeks, and expect to be mining its depths for years. I doubt if I'll ever sit down to read it straight through, but I've found that every time I've gone to it for any specific issue, or just to open and browse for ten or fifteen minutes, I've learned something.

Thorough Instructions on how to run a great martial arts school.

This book has a wealth of information about running a dojang (dojo). From dealing with the difficult student to organizing a class with specific drills, this book covers everything a good instructor needs to at least think through. I particularly liked the aspects of running a business; when to advertise, how to run a radio spot, what to do when enrollment drops, when to expand and when not to. If your business is teaching martial arts, you must have this book.

Use it daily

I've had this book for only a few weeks and I find myself using it daily, especially the sections on class drills and marketing ideas. I love the way its set-up - no heavy reading, no long theories to wade through, lots of bulleted lists and short articles that I can read while I'm stuck on hold with the phone company or waiting for an appointment. Not to say there isn't in depth information - the articles teaching ADHD kids and kids in general are excellent, as are the class management articles. Overall, this is an invaluable reference for instructors who have their own school and even for those teaching at school owned by someone else. Another excellent reference by Sang H. Kim.

Excellent Choice!

A great book full of details and examples on great ways to improve your school and teaching.