tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5006145854650996821.post1781798224165725451..comments2023-09-21T03:23:53.524-07:00Comments on Allie the Clear Belt: Pouco Casa de Dor para Iniciantes.A.D. McClishhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07019434821749308292noreply@blogger.comBlogger8125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5006145854650996821.post-60022086679596555092010-10-27T12:59:10.462-07:002010-10-27T12:59:10.462-07:00I hate to be the only person to mention this, but ...I hate to be the only person to mention this, but I would think long and hard before teaching little kids in my garage. If someone gets hurt you could be on the hook for a lot of money. Home Owners might cover the injury, but if they found out the injury happened during a martial arts session held in your garage rather then a normal accident they won't be so quick to write a check. I hate to be the stick in the mud but you could be in for a world of headaches if anything goes wrong. Even a minor injury could cost a lot of money if insurance does not cover it.BJJ Judohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14732921408093824985noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5006145854650996821.post-7660271817429274422010-10-27T08:37:37.969-07:002010-10-27T08:37:37.969-07:00How young are those kids? As the Gracie Bullyproof...How young are those kids? As the Gracie Bullyproof thing is actually pretty good with games and the like for children about 4-14 or so.<br /><br />To throw some more links at you, this is what I sent through recently to a guy who was asking about resources for teaching a class:<br /><br />Das Moose has some great advice <a href="http://www.bullshido.net/forums/showpost.php?p=2034563&postcount=2" rel="nofollow">here</a>. Some more insightful thoughts on good coaching <a href="http://www.bjjnorcal.com/blog/2009/9/27/what-makes-a-good-coach.html" rel="nofollow">here</a>, another good thread on teaching <a href="http://www.bullshido.net/forums/showthread.php?t=100755" rel="nofollow">here</a>, along with a thread on starting a school <a href="http://www.efnsports.com/forum/index.php?topic=10827.0" rel="nofollow">here</a>. Finally, here's a cheap way of <a href="http://www.nhbgear.com/forum/index.php/topic,91192.0.html" rel="nofollow">matting a new gym</a>.<br /><br />You could also check out <a href="http://caneprevost.wordpress.com" rel="nofollow">Cane Prevost's blog</a>. He's a black belt instructor at SBGi HQ, and that blog basically runs through what and how he teaches.slideyfoothttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05374174757753962274noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5006145854650996821.post-52548919885523964312010-10-26T16:47:40.422-07:002010-10-26T16:47:40.422-07:00Allie, that's awesome! What a great opportunit...Allie, that's awesome! What a great opportunity for these kids. Teaching will definitely solidify your grasp of techniques. You'll do great!NinjaEditorhttp://theclumsyninja.wordpress.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5006145854650996821.post-83668491143754640932010-10-26T10:53:55.306-07:002010-10-26T10:53:55.306-07:00Honestly, you (and really, they) will be fine. St...Honestly, you (and really, they) will be fine. Stick to the basics, drill like crazy, and they'll be awesome. Your coaches are definitely right in saying that it'll improve your own jiu jitsu. Even if you couldn't get someone regularly, if you could convince them to come every few weeks and have them rotate, it wouldn't be a huge commitment.<br /><br />TBH, I'm kind of jealous--I'm only a white belt myself, but I love teaching and can't wait to get better so that maybe one day I actually can.Aparnahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06394608461189327565noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5006145854650996821.post-23092340320084717842010-10-26T09:17:48.388-07:002010-10-26T09:17:48.388-07:00I believe you have more than enough knowledge to t...I believe you have more than enough knowledge to teach new guys and gals. Besides, the benefits surely outweigh the negatives. By teaching them and allowing them a safe place to practice you will be saving them hundreds if not thousands of dollars and doing your part to make BJJ spread. <br /><br />Most likely, years from now, they will say their best BJJ days were when they trained in a barn (I think that's what you called it.) in Florida.<br /> <br />I wish I could set something like that up in my house but my wife is always shutting me down. :)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5006145854650996821.post-11367316769982836182010-10-26T06:48:56.616-07:002010-10-26T06:48:56.616-07:00I wouldn't get too hung up. It's not as th...I wouldn't get too hung up. It's not as though anyone absorbs anything perfectly the first time they're taught anyway. Beginners will make mistakes regardless of who is teaching them. As long as you can help them make fewer mistakes, I'd say you're probably set.Kallehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05469424607737066000noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5006145854650996821.post-90734222370051763172010-10-26T06:34:45.230-07:002010-10-26T06:34:45.230-07:00That would be excellent, if they would get hooked ...That would be excellent, if they would get hooked and move on to Fabio's. I am still holding out hope that I can get someone else to teach. The thing is, it is a bit of a commitment. For me it's not that bad since it is at my house. But I think most of the higher belts live a good 20-30 minutes away from me. Plus, most of them are really busy. We will see.A.D. McClishhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07019434821749308292noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5006145854650996821.post-85117856895097850622010-10-26T06:29:00.377-07:002010-10-26T06:29:00.377-07:00I salute your dedication to the sport. You have t...I salute your dedication to the sport. You have the right attitude about it too-- I'd be worried if someone was like "yeah sure I can teach!" But you will always be double checking and humble. And like you said, nothing flying, nothing crazy. Hopefully it instills a total love of grappling and hopefully these kids eventually move on to "professional" instruction-- and for sure it will help you!Georgettehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08705282002904234217noreply@blogger.com