What makes a good Sensei
WHAT IS A SENSEI?
In your
study of Karate, no one will be more important than your teacher, your sensei.
The word is made up of two ideograms, sen, which means “ahead” or “precede,”
and sei, which means “life.” Put together, they create a new word that means
“one who is ahead of you in life.” Your sensei, your teacher, is your elder and
is deserving of your respect.
In Japan,
teachers are considered to be more than just instructors of a particular
subject. They are regarded as role models for their students in all aspects of
life. Japanese teachers of math or social studies, for example, are expected
not only to know about their subjects but also to lead exemplary personal
lives, so that their students may look up to them. This is doubly true for a
sensei of martial art such as Karate.
You
should respect your sensei and behave accordingly, listening carefully to his
or her instructions and teachings. Your sensei is someone who has learned much
from many years of intense training. They also have your best interest at heart
as you pursue your own studies of Karate.
Although
they can adapt at will, the Sensei does not change even though outsiders may,
as inward ideals and principles remain intact at all times.
They
persist when there is no apparent reason, give while others take, and ask for
no rewards save that of proficiency of mind and body. They forever hold to the
way that is their life. That is why they are Sensei.
Typically, it takes the experience of teaching many students to produce a
worthwhile Sensei. Having one is worth taking care of.
PART TWO
What makes a good Sensei?
Here is a summary.
A good sensei is the one that have knowledge and passion AND
can communicate them to his students.
1. Someone
who never takes sites.
2. Someone
who treat every student with respect and the same.
3. Someone
who shows emotions, when he is happy or not so happy and sad.
When the
student does well
When the
student doesn’t do so well
When the
student does badly
4. Let the
Student know when they do well and says well-done.
Let the
Student know when they do so-so.
Let the
Student know when they do badly.
5. Someone
who is caring. (When needed)
6. Someone
who never mislead the student. Let the Student know the truth how they doing.
7. Someone
who shows is feeling and emotion to good - not so
good and bad.
8. Help
everyone to reach their goals.
9. Educates
its student (in karate).
10. Is
never afraid to say NO.
11. Accepts
the mistakes he/she does.
12. Apologies
if necessary.
13. Encourages
everyone to do well.
14. Allows
the Student to progress in training.
Does not
stop the process of the Student because of their level, but allows the Student
to grow according to his or her ability, as much as possible. (Although there is a limit
to this)
14. Newer
takes anything personal that may happen during the class from the Student.
15. Does
his best to help those who need extra help.
16. Never
thinks he is the best.
17. Tries to
learn all times.
18. Is
a role model.
19. Leads
by example.
20. Explains,
shows, and demonstrates the techniques to the Student clearly.
21. Understand
that not everyone learns in the same way.
2)
Has an understanding of human psychology.
Different
people learn differently, and a good sensei must be able to adapt or alter his
teaching methods to suit his student’s mental and physical abilities,
personalities and attitudes.
3) Create
the class according to the Students he or she has.
No matter
the levels or the quality, so everyone one can have a good time and learn in
safe and friendly environment.
4) Be
patient with Student that may need to repeat the techniques over and over in
order to learn.
23. He
/ she teach from the Heart and have passion for the Student and the Karate
style he /she practices.
24. Promotes
the karate as a way of life as a sport and not just for the Belt.
25. Help
to maintain the karate traditions as much as possible.
26. Teaches
and promotes both traditional and modern karate.
And
finally -- but perhaps most importantly, what makes a sensei good are
the qualities like- knowledge, passion, communication, morality, care and
respect.
Thanks for reading
Ylli Sensei
Ylli Sensei
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