The Power Trip: How to Survive and Thrive in the Dojo Series
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It has been said that forewarned is forearmed. Many students don't know what to expect or how to increase motivation, retention, and rate of learning when first signing up to study the martial arts. You are left in the hands of an instructor who is often a student himself, and not a teacher by profession. The Power Trip: How to Survive and Thrive in the Dojo is an informative and critical series of books that will give you the power to thrive in an environment where other students and even instructors at times sit on their "high horses," arguing over "best techniques" or making snide remarks about your performance. It will also arm you for the day you will begin teaching the martial arts (or help you improve your technique if you are already teaching), and show you how to build your integrity and repute as an instructor.
If you are a new student in the martial arts, ready to sign up for your first lesson, you will gain a lot of information about the difficulties you can expect to encounter sometime throughout your training, and explore options for resolving potential conflicts. If you are a seasoned martial artist with years under your belt, you will no doubt recognize many of the scenarios presented, and be able to look back at your journey and consider what you could have done differently. Since the advice is not style specific but explores a multitude of scenarios that frequently play themselves out in the martial arts training hall, it applies to students of most martial styles.
6 Tips for Communicating Effectively and Dealing with Behavioral Problems in the Martial Arts, the sixth book in the series, discusses how to draw the maximum amount of information from lessons by learning how to phrase questions properly and listen actively. It also discusses a variety of behavioral problems you and other students might run into, and offers suggestions for effective solutions when such behaviors get in the way of learning. The material in this book is excerpted from the previously published book (now out of print), The Complete Martial Arts Student, also by Martina Sprague.
The full series comprises the following books:
1. 10 Things the Martial Arts Student Must Understand
2. 8 Ways to Be Professional and Ethical in the Martial Arts
3. 8 Methods for Learning the Martial Arts, Setting Goals, and Getting Motivated
4. 6 Ways to Improve Performance and Correct Errors in the Martial Arts
5. 8 Ways to Benefit from Critique and Testing in the Martial Arts
6. 6 Tips for Communicating Effectively and Dealing with Behavioral Problems in the Martial Arts
Titles in the series (6)
- 10 Things the Martial Arts Student Must Understand: The Power Trip: How to Survive and Thrive in the Dojo, #1
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It has been said that forewarned is forearmed. Many students don't know what to expect or how to increase motivation, retention, and rate of learning when first signing up to study the martial arts. You are left in the hands of an instructor who is often a student himself, and not a teacher by profession. The Power Trip: How to Survive and Thrive in the Dojo is an informative and critical series of books that will give you the power to thrive in an environment where other students and even instructors at times sit on their "high horses," arguing over "best techniques" or making snide remarks about your performance. It will also arm you for the day you will begin teaching the martial arts (or help you improve your technique if you are already teaching), and show you how to build your integrity and repute as an instructor. If you are a new student in the martial arts, ready to sign up for your first lesson, you will gain a lot of information about the difficulties you can expect to encounter sometime throughout your training, and explore options for resolving potential conflicts. If you are a seasoned martial artist with years under your belt, you will no doubt recognize many of the scenarios presented, and be able to look back at your journey and consider what you could have done differently. Since the advice is not style specific but explores a multitude of scenarios that frequently play themselves out in the martial arts training hall, it applies to students of most martial styles. 10 Things the Martial Arts Student Must Understand, the first book in the series, is a primer for the information that is to follow and takes you through scenarios you might encounter when learning how to draw the maximum amount of knowledge from the suggestions your instructor and other students give you. The material in this book is excerpted from the previously published book (now out of print), The Complete Martial Arts Student, also by Martina Sprague. The full series comprises the following books: 1. 10 Things the Martial Arts Student Must Understand 2. 8 Ways to Be Professional and Ethical in the Martial Arts 3. 8 Methods for Learning the Martial Arts, Setting Goals, and Getting Motivated 4. 6 Ways to Improve Performance and Correct Errors in the Martial Arts 5. 8 Ways to Benefit from Critique and Testing in the Martial Arts 6. 6 Tips for Communicating Effectively and Dealing with Behavioral Problems in the Martial Arts
- 8 Methods for Learning the Martial Arts, Setting Goals, and Getting Motivated: The Power Trip: How to Survive and Thrive in the Dojo, #3
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It has been said that forewarned is forearmed. Many students don't know what to expect or how to increase motivation, retention, and rate of learning when first signing up to study the martial arts. You are left in the hands of an instructor who is often a student himself, and not a teacher by profession. The Power Trip: How to Survive and Thrive in the Dojo is an informative and critical series of books that will give you the power to thrive in an environment where other students and even instructors at times sit on their "high horses," arguing over "best techniques" or making snide remarks about your performance. It will also arm you for the day you will begin teaching the martial arts (or help you improve your technique if you are already teaching), and show you how to build your integrity and repute as an instructor. If you are a new student in the martial arts, ready to sign up for your first lesson, you will gain a lot of information about the difficulties you can expect to encounter sometime throughout your training, and explore options for resolving potential conflicts. If you are a seasoned martial artist with years under your belt, you will no doubt recognize many of the scenarios presented, and be able to look back at your journey and consider what you could have done differently. Since the advice is not style specific but explores a multitude of scenarios that frequently play themselves out in the martial arts training hall, it applies to students of most martial styles. 8 Methods for Learning the Martial Arts, Setting Goals, and Getting Motivated, the third book in the series, defines learning and explores the factors that help you expedite the acquisition of knowledge and skill. It also discusses different teaching and learning methods you might encounter in the training hall, and offers several exercises for both instructors and students. Lastly, the book provides a number of tips on factors that affect motivation, goal setting, and retention of new material. The material in this book is excerpted from the previously published book (now out of print), The Complete Martial Arts Student, also by Martina Sprague. The full series comprises the following books: 1. 10 Things the Martial Arts Student Must Understand 2. 8 Ways to Be Professional and Ethical in the Martial Arts 3. 8 Methods for Learning the Martial Arts, Setting Goals, and Getting Motivated 4. 6 Ways to Improve Performance and Correct Errors in the Martial Arts 5. 8 Ways to Benefit from Critique and Testing in the Martial Arts 6. 6 Tips for Communicating Effectively and Dealing with Behavioral Problems in the Martial Arts
- 8 Ways to Be Professional and Ethical in the Martial Arts: The Power Trip: How to Survive and Thrive in the Dojo, #2
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It has been said that forewarned is forearmed. Many students don't know what to expect or how to increase motivation, retention, and rate of learning when first signing up to study the martial arts. You are left in the hands of an instructor who is often a student himself, and not a teacher by profession. The Power Trip: How to Survive and Thrive in the Dojo is an informative and critical series of books that will give you the power to thrive in an environment where other students and even instructors at times sit on their "high horses," arguing over "best techniques" or making snide remarks about your performance. It will also arm you for the day you will begin teaching the martial arts (or help you improve your technique if you are already teaching), and show you how to build your integrity and repute as an instructor. If you are a new student in the martial arts, ready to sign up for your first lesson, you will gain a lot of information about the difficulties you can expect to encounter sometime throughout your training, and explore options for resolving potential conflicts. If you are a seasoned martial artist with years under your belt, you will no doubt recognize many of the scenarios presented, and be able to look back at your journey and consider what you could have done differently. Since the advice is not style specific but explores a multitude of scenarios that frequently play themselves out in the martial arts training hall, it applies to students of most martial styles. 8 Ways to Be Professional and Ethical in the Martial Arts, the second book in the series, defines professionalism and discusses several scenarios relevant to how instructors and other students might behave in situations ranging from representing the martial arts, signing up for lessons, and dealing with sensitive issues such as non-competition clauses in contracts. It also discusses other practical matters such as how to further one's education through the use of a number of educational tools. The material in this book is excerpted from the previously published book (now out of print), The Complete Martial Arts Student, also by Martina Sprague. The full series comprises the following books: 1. 10 Things the Martial Arts Student Must Understand 2. 8 Ways to Be Professional and Ethical in the Martial Arts 3. 8 Methods for Learning the Martial Arts, Setting Goals, and Getting Motivated 4. 6 Ways to Improve Performance and Correct Errors in the Martial Arts 5. 8 Ways to Benefit from Critique and Testing in the Martial Arts 6. 6 Tips for Communicating Effectively and Dealing with Behavioral Problems in the Martial Arts
- 6 Ways to Improve Performance and Correct Errors in the Martial Arts: The Power Trip: How to Survive and Thrive in the Dojo, #4
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It has been said that forewarned is forearmed. Many students don't know what to expect or how to increase motivation, retention, and rate of learning when first signing up to study the martial arts. You are left in the hands of an instructor who is often a student himself, and not a teacher by profession. The Power Trip: How to Survive and Thrive in the Dojo is an informative and critical series of books that will give you the power to thrive in an environment where other students and even instructors at times sit on their "high horses," arguing over "best techniques" or making snide remarks about your performance. It will also arm you for the day you will begin teaching the martial arts (or help you improve your technique if you are already teaching), and show you how to build your integrity and repute as an instructor. If you are a new student in the martial arts, ready to sign up for your first lesson, you will gain a lot of information about the difficulties you can expect to encounter sometime throughout your training, and explore options for resolving potential conflicts. If you are a seasoned martial artist with years under your belt, you will no doubt recognize many of the scenarios presented, and be able to look back at your journey and consider what you could have done differently. Since the advice is not style specific but explores a multitude of scenarios that frequently play themselves out in the martial arts training hall, it applies to students of most martial styles. 6 Ways to Improve Performance and Correct Errors in the Martial Arts, the fourth book in the series, discusses how to build your strength by taking advantage of individual differences and specialized classes, how to recognize and correct common errors and obstacles to learning, how to get past learning plateaus and know when it is time to move ahead, and how well-developed lesson plans can help you perform better. The material in this book is excerpted from the previously published book (now out of print), The Complete Martial Arts Student, also by Martina Sprague. The full series comprises the following books: 1. 10 Things the Martial Arts Student Must Understand 2. 8 Ways to Be Professional and Ethical in the Martial Arts 3. 8 Methods for Learning the Martial Arts, Setting Goals, and Getting Motivated 4. 6 Ways to Improve Performance and Correct Errors in the Martial Arts 5. 8 Ways to Benefit from Critique and Testing in the Martial Arts 6. 6 Tips for Communicating Effectively and Dealing with Behavioral Problems in the Martial Arts
- 8 Ways to Benefit from Critique and Testing in the Martial Arts: The Power Trip: How to Survive and Thrive in the Dojo, #5
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It has been said that forewarned is forearmed. Many students don't know what to expect or how to increase motivation, retention, and rate of learning when first signing up to study the martial arts. You are left in the hands of an instructor who is often a student himself, and not a teacher by profession. The Power Trip: How to Survive and Thrive in the Dojo is an informative and critical series of books that will give you the power to thrive in an environment where other students and even instructors at times sit on their "high horses," arguing over "best techniques" or making snide remarks about your performance. It will also arm you for the day you will begin teaching the martial arts (or help you improve your technique if you are already teaching), and show you how to build your integrity and repute as an instructor. If you are a new student in the martial arts, ready to sign up for your first lesson, you will gain a lot of information about the difficulties you can expect to encounter sometime throughout your training, and explore options for resolving potential conflicts. If you are a seasoned martial artist with years under your belt, you will no doubt recognize many of the scenarios presented, and be able to look back at your journey and consider what you could have done differently. Since the advice is not style specific but explores a multitude of scenarios that frequently play themselves out in the martial arts training hall, it applies to students of most martial styles. 8 Ways to Benefit from Critique and Testing in the Martial Arts, the fifth book in the series, discusses how performance is evaluated and how good critiques should be conducted and interpreted. It also discusses how to determine when you are ready to test for a higher rank and how an effective test should be constructed and conducted. Lastly, it offers tips on how to take a test successfully, and discusses the importance attached to reaching a new level of accomplishment. The material in this book is excerpted from the previously published book (now out of print), The Complete Martial Arts Student, also by Martina Sprague. The full series comprises the following books: 1. 10 Things the Martial Arts Student Must Understand 2. 8 Ways to Be Professional and Ethical in the Martial Arts 3. 8 Methods for Learning the Martial Arts, Setting Goals, and Getting Motivated 4. 6 Ways to Improve Performance and Correct Errors in the Martial Arts 5. 8 Ways to Benefit from Critique and Testing in the Martial Arts 6. 6 Tips for Communicating Effectively and Dealing with Behavioral Problems in the Martial Arts
- 6 Tips for Communicating Effectively and Dealing with Behavioral Problems in the Martial Arts: The Power Trip: How to Survive and Thrive in the Dojo, #6
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It has been said that forewarned is forearmed. Many students don't know what to expect or how to increase motivation, retention, and rate of learning when first signing up to study the martial arts. You are left in the hands of an instructor who is often a student himself, and not a teacher by profession. The Power Trip: How to Survive and Thrive in the Dojo is an informative and critical series of books that will give you the power to thrive in an environment where other students and even instructors at times sit on their "high horses," arguing over "best techniques" or making snide remarks about your performance. It will also arm you for the day you will begin teaching the martial arts (or help you improve your technique if you are already teaching), and show you how to build your integrity and repute as an instructor. If you are a new student in the martial arts, ready to sign up for your first lesson, you will gain a lot of information about the difficulties you can expect to encounter sometime throughout your training, and explore options for resolving potential conflicts. If you are a seasoned martial artist with years under your belt, you will no doubt recognize many of the scenarios presented, and be able to look back at your journey and consider what you could have done differently. Since the advice is not style specific but explores a multitude of scenarios that frequently play themselves out in the martial arts training hall, it applies to students of most martial styles. 6 Tips for Communicating Effectively and Dealing with Behavioral Problems in the Martial Arts, the sixth book in the series, discusses how to draw the maximum amount of information from lessons by learning how to phrase questions properly and listen actively. It also discusses a variety of behavioral problems you and other students might run into, and offers suggestions for effective solutions when such behaviors get in the way of learning. The material in this book is excerpted from the previously published book (now out of print), The Complete Martial Arts Student, also by Martina Sprague. The full series comprises the following books: 1. 10 Things the Martial Arts Student Must Understand 2. 8 Ways to Be Professional and Ethical in the Martial Arts 3. 8 Methods for Learning the Martial Arts, Setting Goals, and Getting Motivated 4. 6 Ways to Improve Performance and Correct Errors in the Martial Arts 5. 8 Ways to Benefit from Critique and Testing in the Martial Arts 6. 6 Tips for Communicating Effectively and Dealing with Behavioral Problems in the Martial Arts
Martina Sprague
Martina Sprague grew up in the Stockholm area of Sweden. She has a Master of Arts degree in Military History from Norwich University in Vermont and has studied a variety of combat arts since 1987. As an independent scholar, she writes primarily on subjects pertaining to military and general history, politics, and instructional books on the martial arts. For more information, please visit her website: www.modernfighter.com.
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