Does Size Matter?


I bet I know what you are thinking...and I like the way you think...but that is not what we are here to discuss today:-)

The question, "Does size matter?" can apply to many different topics, so for the time being, please get your head out of the gutter and focus.

Are you you with me now?

Ok...that's better:-)

Years ago the late Prof. Wally Jay told me that what George Dillman is teaching (whether you agree with Dillman or not is really irrelevant), will force people to teach everything they know...just to keep students.

Prof. Jay was right!  This happened within the Kyusho community as well as every other facet of martial art.  

Remember the Tae Bo craze?  Everyone and everyone started teaching some kind of Kickboxing in their schools, including me to not only give their current students a new and different workout, but to attract a new clientele.  This craze has continued.  I don't have any issue with this as long as you provide a good service that people want...no problems.

What I am referring to is the size of one's curriculum in their school(s).  We have added so many things to keep people engaged, but the substance seemingly has gone away...at least in my opinion.

The way it is taught is so dragged out that it is difficult for people to remember even 25% of what is taught so most schools...from my own personal ongoing research, seem to only ask a student what they are currently working on for their most current level.

For me...everything should be interrelated.  There should be crossover and/or foundation building.  That is how we run things at the Kyusho Institute...every part is built on top of the other to create a strong foundation...not a house of cards.

So back to my original question...Does Size Matter?  IMO...only if you are looking to keep followers.  Me personally?  I am looking to create leaders and colleagues.

Does the size of  your curriculum help or hinder the overall progress of your student to create true leaders and innovators?

My question for you today is...what does your curriculum consist of and where can you streamline it to better serve your students?

Until next time KO your obstacles by keeping it simple, keeping it safe, and train with PinPoint™ accuracy.

 





Mark Kline is a short, bald, professional martial artist from NJ.  He is the architect of the PinPoint™ Method of Pressure Point Education for Martial Arts which is hosted by the Kyusho Institute.  He has thousands students and followers around the globe training in his unique method of learning through a combination of live seminars and online education.  You can can find more information about this unparalleled Kyusho Educational program here, where you can get 30 days free to try it out - http://www.KyushoInstitute.com and he can be reached directly by email - mark.kline@kyushoinstitute.com



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