Category Archives: Kids

Novelty

Posted on August 12, 2014 by Wally

The brain is a pattern detecting machine. It is also a lazy machine. If a pattern repeats enough times, the brain figures it is irrelevant and tunes it out. For example. If the brain hears the words “keep your hands … Continue reading →

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Work vs. Hard Work

Posted on July 29, 2014 by Wally

What is the difference between work and hard work? That was a question I got yesterday after class. My answer was that if you do work (not hard work) you are staying within your comfort zone, using the skills you … Continue reading →

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Being a Good Student

Posted on July 15, 2014 by Wally

The best student is the one who can identify their own mistakes, acknowledge them humbly and work to the correct them. I say best but maybe instead I should use a term like “advanced” or “mature” or “seasoned”. Digital video … Continue reading →

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Game #16: Throwing Stuff

Posted on July 13, 2014 by Wally

Never underestimate the value of throwing things and catching things. It builds timing and hand eye coordination that is broadly applicable across many skills. Don’t get hung up on throwing only things that are meant to be thrown. Throw odd … Continue reading →

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Perspective

Posted on July 5, 2014 by Wally

There were only students in class today, so it was a perfect time for some video feedback. We did our forms and some basic strikes on the pads. The idea was to capture our training on film, watch what we … Continue reading →

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