More challenging over time?

[baederp]

Just curious here.

Over time, do you feel that you have raised your standards, stayed the same or lowered your standards.

I feel that the longer I operate my dojang, my standards are gradually getting higher.

[AllanJGAnderson]

Every time I learn a new technique, and I get it down slighty or even well. I always seek to improve it, from my strikes, to throws, to joint locks. I seek perfection, which is unatainable, which makes it all the more desireable. So as I continually imporve I continually seek to improve and raise the bar for myself asmuch as possible.

[Eliz]

Good question.

I have raised the standards on myself [as an instructor] quite a bit.

As far as the class standards are concerned, I think I have broadened them more than anything.

When I first started teaching, I don't think I accepted all strengths and weaknesses equally. Well, maybe it was more a question of RECOGNIZING strenths and weaknesses equally. Over the years I have worked very hard to see each of my students and their abilities. I am far from the perfect instructor, but I love what I do and I really put a lot of time and energy into my classes.

[jakmak52]

Better to go up then down ;)

[Sochin]

My standards for what???

Myself? I've gone from a 35 year old hot shot to a 59 yr ol grump - you think I can afford to train like I trained then? Less duration, less intensity, less of everything.

My top students? Same, same depends on the student and the situation.

The Untrainable? I've decided that they actually exist and if I have one, they don't get the high standard treatment, wastes both our time. I've had a student since 1993 who has never got past 1st kyu. Is this a high standard because I won't promote him or a low standard because I won't push him?

I actually have decided that if he can learn to perform the black belt grading kata with any grace at all, I will give him a black belt for effort and support of the club. Is this laxing my standards or not?

The question is ambiguous and who would admit to lowering their standards in this forum anyway?

[Rokto Obotar]

Yes and no. If he wont put forth the efort I would say Hey your getting no were and I dont know if you dont care but my class isnt for you if you dont wana try. If he dosent care then its his fault but partly you should maybe sit down and talk to him 1 on 1 and see what the problem is. See if his heart is really in MA. Just my opinion but if a student isnt trying they dont care thats what it shows me.

[DragonMind]

Yes and no. If he wont put forth the efort I would say Hey your getting no were and I dont know if you dont care but my class isnt for you if you dont wana try. If he dosent care then its his fault but partly you should maybe sit down and talk to him 1 on 1 and see what the problem is. See if his heart is really in MA. Just my opinion but if a student isnt trying they dont care thats what it shows me.
Now, please try to use the same care with your spelling, grammar, and punctuation. We care about effective communications here.

[dojo]

I can only speak for my sensei: his standards are not as high as they used to be. When he started teaching the classes were really hard. You cannot have such hard training sessions anymore if you want to also earn a buck from this.

[mvoncannon]

I can only speak for my sensei: his standards are not as high as they used to be. When he started teaching the classes were really hard. You cannot have such hard training sessions anymore if you want to also earn a buck from this.

I disagree that you "can't earn a buck" (paraphrasing). There are students in my class that have left and came back because of the "hard core" classes (teacher walks with a jo and "taps" you for improper technique). Also, we have the required must sweat rule. Now ad on the no groaning or complaining allowed. With all of this, we continually have students come in. Must be doing something right.