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By Jim Riddell, Rookie of the Month

Seaway Karate Club
Jackson Chisholm

Age: 15
Karate Coaching Grade: 9

School: SJCSS
Many, if not most karate clubs have some form of instructor Home Town: Bainsville
development program where senior coloured belts are given certain Sports Energy
May’s Rookie of the Month was nominated
responsibilities and then mentored by a senior instructor. This often
by his high school track coach Daniel
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involves several hours of classroom instruction, followed by several Lapierre. “Jackson is a talented young
weeks of practical assignments that take place during regular karate man,” says Coach Lapierre. “I think he’ll
class. During the classroom portion all aspects and components of a do very well in competitive track and field,”

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he says.
different types of stretching, methods of learning, instructing kid’s Jackson is a multi-sport athlete who plays basketball and hockey, among
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class, and Instructor requirements. others. He did well at his first high school track meet, pacing third in the

Varsity Boys 1 500-meter race (for grades 9 and 10) and placing fifth in

At Seaway Karate the classroom portion requires Level 1 Karate
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the Open Boys 300-meter race (for grades 9-11).
coaching of six hours before the practical assignments begin. The Sports Energy
practical component usually starts with teaching basic techniques
to a few beginners while being monitored to ensure that he/she is Greater Cornwall & Areas Community Sports Newspaper
communicating clearly and properly demonstrating the skills. This
allows the student time to develop communication skills and to get at least
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exercises. This section is followed by taking the class through the Greater Cornwall & Areas Community Sports Newspaper
various kicks, punches, strikes, and techniques.
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shields, focus mitts, Thai pads, paddle pads, and blockers. There is a Sports Energy
safe and proper way to hold each of these pads and it is important that
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the holder adheres to this at all times. Leading the class with kata is the
final requirement for a Level 1 Karate Coaching certificate. Speciality
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training which involved grading / tournament preparation, pressure
points, and weapon training is handled by the senior instructors and not Sports Energy
covered at this level of Karate Coaching.
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This type of program helps to develop the people skills and qualities Is a Publication of:
to become a good instructor, - a few of these are:
1) Respect, - respect for students, parents, spouses, and fellow
instructors.
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2) Be a role model, always using ethical behaviour
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3) Develops a passion for instructing. Editor: Margo Jankowski

4) Develops motivational skills – learns how to create an Graphic Design: Lynn Dillabough,
environment where the student wants to succeed.
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6) Develops patience – some students learn very quickly, others may mike@sportsenergynews.com or 613-662-3654
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to being a black belt. To earn a Shodan certificate (1st degree black
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