Question: First of all I would like to tell you that I recently ordered your Kyoroogi book and Teaching, the Way of the Master book, and I am really impressed with your tips, philosophy, and expertise. I am currently a 3rd dan black belt in Tae Kwon Do (W.T.F.) and have been an instructor for over 12 years. I have only recently been using Visualization techniques for myself, and would very much like to start having my students practice this also at the end of each class. My question to you is this: How do you get everyone to do this in a group atmosphere? Especially in my children's class, because they do not understand the concept as easily as adults. Any tips you could offer me would be greatly appreciated. Jim Ginter, MN
Answer from Sang H. Kim:
Dear Jim,
Since everyone in a group is sure to process information at a different rate, it is important to work slowly when leading a group visualization. Begin by letting the students sit comfortably and quietly. Use short key words like, " Close your eyes ", " See your fighting stance ", " Now you are moving quickly and confidently."
Allow plenty of time between cues for students to envision the scene in their mind and work through it. For children, tell them to play the movements in their head like they are watching a cartoon or movie of themselves. Keep the sessions short and relate them to a class activity or lesson so students will be motivated to actively participate..
Sincerely,
Sang H. Kim
ABOUT THE AUTHOR: Sang H. Kim is an internationally respected author of 13 martial arts books, including his new book Vital Point Strikes and the best sellers Ultimate Flexibility, Ultimate Fitness through Martial Arts, Combat Strategy and Teaching: the Way of the Master, and star of over 100 martial arts instructional DVDs and video downloads programs including Self-defense Encyclopedia, Knife-defense, Power Breathing, Junsado Training Series, and Complete Taekwondo Series.
He won the 1976 Korean National Championship and was named Instructor of the Year by the Korean government in 1983. As a special agent during his military service, he developed tactical combat methods for hand-to-hand and hand-to-weapon combat for covert operatives.
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