That is why I posted the problem and possible solution. It does boil down to basics with the added information that some of us old timers are rolling in. Still basics, just more sophisticated. Gee, I think SGM Ed Parker, Sr. did a video serious titled “Sophisticated Basics” if I remember correctly.
I have had a long standing disagreement with some of my fellow Kenpo instructors. One refused to teach some basics first or along with the first techniques. He just would teach techniques and forms. His beginning students were pretty sloppy and we seasoned vets both male and female made some comments but he would not listen. I know you got to make a buck but having one of these students get their back side beat into the ground would be detrimental to your business also. It is that old adage of rather being good at ten things then not so good at a hundred things.
Periodically, I have experimented with trying to streamline the process which depends on the individual. The large percentage of the students need functional basics at least for the first two years is my observation. I have, however, put a lot more technology as in quality basics instead of the run of the mill, kicky, punchy, blocky without content type workout. This seems to work a lot better.
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