Suc C. of the blog, "Countdown to Shodan and My Journey to Black Belt," posted today about her first time participation in evaluating or judging students in kata, etc. It reminded me of the short time I was a member of the OKRA or Okinawa Karate Referee Association. It reminded me that although my personal feelings about karate as a sport aside it was a period that taught me a lot about teaching/instructing.
You need to remain very present or in the moment for the entire time your viewing and evaluating someone in karate. Basic's, Kata, Drills, Kumite, etc. require us as Sensei and black belts to be in the present moment and totally mindful of what is occurring and what all the practitioners are doing at every moment. It occurred to me that it becomes critical if teaching very young adults.
The traits developed in these disciplines also translate to being the dojo Dai-Sempai, Sempai, Sensei, etc. because the contribute to good instruction. One hallmark Sue C. displayed was her remaining very positive while being true to herself and her system in not being swayed one way or another in scoring, etc.
Hallmarks of a good black belt and a good evaluator and a good Sensei, just to name a few things.
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