Alberta Prairie Phoenix

I have my thoughts on what is the best way to teach a form. For me at the end it is mostly defined by the student and how much they see the value in learning a new form. Getting better at a form. Guided by sifu Rybak, I was developing different combinations out of the forms to allow students to understand the reality of some of the form moves. I was happy with the results and all these combinations worked really well. What I liked the most about these combinations is that it was set as partner work. I need to continue to develop these and also document the ones I have (to ensure I do not forget them).

 I need some motivation for my own training! I spend lots of time thinking about how to teach classes. I workout lots as well. But I do not progress with my own training as much as I should.  I get overwhelmed with all the things I want to do - better kicks, better flexibility, better forms, better stamina, tai chi, qi gong, weapons - there is so much and there is not enough time to fit it all. 

A leader "knows nothing". Well maybe this is overstating things. A leader is someone who can rely on the strength of his team. They do not need to know everything. They also not able to do everything by themselves. This is why they need to lead.  As a leader, you need to be able to be OK with your vulnerabilities and the fact that you are not perfect. Your individual success is no longer what you are after - it is the success of you team that you are going for.  I do not follow leaders that are perfect. I want to follow leader that positively motivate you to do better.