Subject: Socializing With Your Martial Arts Students, Part 2

Socializing With Your Martial Arts Students, Part 2

December 3rd, 2015 at 9:26 am CDT

Friend, Yesterday I cautioned you against getting too cozy with your students... But just what is "too cozy" and how do we know when we've crossed that line? Well, I can sum it up in a few words for you: "Support your students publicly, but avoid dev ...

Can You Be Too Cozy With Your Martial Arts Students?

December 2nd, 2015 at 9:28 am CDT

Friend, Is it ever okay to mingle with your students outside the dojo? I’ve struggled with this issue for decades, and have reversed my opinion several times regarding whether it’s okay to socialize with students. The reason why I bring this up ...

Continuing Our Series On Martial Arts Student Retention...

December 1st, 2015 at 9:14 am CDT

Friend, Alright, time to get back to our series on martial arts student retention. Previously I discussed how your personality and leadership traits impact your ability to retain students. This week I'm going to wrap up this discussion on student ret ...