Sunday, October 21, 2012
Sunday, October 14, 2012
Independent Component 1 Plan Approval
1) For my independent component I plan on selecting a few of the students at the studio and helping them get better, by giving them one on one attention, and trying to get them to pass the test and ascend in rank.
2) This would require a minimum of 30 hours because of the strenuous effort I would have to put in to ensure that not just one student is at top notch performance, but a multitude are. It typically takes about a 3 to 6 months for a student to learn and practice all the necessary requirements for the next rank, and when I have to be the one ensuring that they can learn and perform all requirements efficiently, you could see where the factor of time would come in.
3) This relates to my working EQ because of the fact that through teaching and helping, I am also practicing, and the best way to practice is to teach. This is because when you teach you really have to know and think about what you are doing as opposed to just going through the motions. So with that in mind, this helps the majority; The student because they are getting one on one attention, the studio because they will have good quality students, and most importantly myself because I am always getting better.
Sunday, September 30, 2012
Second Interview
Interview 2 Questions:
1. How long have you been doing Karate?
2. Even with all of your years of experience, are you still learning new things?
3. Why did you decide to pursue Karate as a career?
4. Are there any karate problems you've run into personally?
5. What are some memorable experiences that you can share with me?
1. How long have you been doing Karate?
2. Even with all of your years of experience, are you still learning new things?
3. Why did you decide to pursue Karate as a career?
4. Are there any karate problems you've run into personally?
5. What are some memorable experiences that you can share with me?
Sunday, September 23, 2012
Working EQ
The Pentagon:
1. Positive Statement:
The positive thing that stood out to me the most was the growth in my base knowledge. Being in karate for a multitude of years, my knowledge is escalated pretty high when it comes to my topic, and the constant research has taught me a collection of things that I still have yet to learn.
2. EQ Content:
The article "Mental Power Training for Karate: Controlling Your Self-Image" by Jesse Enkamp was by far the piece of research that benefited me the most. It goes directly into what I wanted to further my karate knowledge about and it strictly goes into detail about the "mental behind the physical" aspect of karate from an almost motivational speaker standpoint. It mitigated my understanding majority because the way it was written spoke directly to the reader on how to improve themselves. As I read, it gradually become something that I found extremely helpful.
3. What has worked for you so far?
Prevalent things have worked so far, but the most distinguishable technique that has helped me is the one I'm going to discuss. One major thing that helped was uncovering articles that actually held my interest, because that in turn constituted me to understand my research. This continued the process and since I understood my research it has, in my opinion, been of adequate assistance.
Another artifice that has worked in my advantage is the ability to find good research and project exactly what I want to find into the search engines and the internet in general and identify sterling quantities of research. So it greatly assists with the WB and putting that in due process, the WB helps with the senior topic.
4. What hasn't worked so far?
A drawback to having many commodities in my favor, is that it goes both ways. One of the things that have lead to my recent struggle is my inability to prioritize checking the blog. Since a preponderance of the assignments are posted on the blog, it's easy to see as to why this can lead to my downfall.
5. Finding Value:
A) 1. What is more important in karate physical or mental training?
2. What are some other ways to get mentorship hours on karate other than teaching?
B) My goal by the end of this senior project is to have the capability to break karate down to a science to better myself as a competitor and teach students more efficiently. By karate I'm referring to the mentality behind the fighting, because it is one of the substantial places in karate in which many people make crucial errors and form bad habits, and if this senior project can help me prevent that from the source then, regardless of my grade, I will feel accomplished and successful.
C) I would like to interview Mike Kao because when it comes to fighting, he's is one of the best I've ever met. To me it seems like he knows virtually everything there is to know about my topic and would be by far one of the best people to interview. Unfortunately he is not on a consistent schedule that constantly fluctuates, so it may be hard to sneak an interview in with him.
1. Positive Statement:
The positive thing that stood out to me the most was the growth in my base knowledge. Being in karate for a multitude of years, my knowledge is escalated pretty high when it comes to my topic, and the constant research has taught me a collection of things that I still have yet to learn.
2. EQ Content:
The article "Mental Power Training for Karate: Controlling Your Self-Image" by Jesse Enkamp was by far the piece of research that benefited me the most. It goes directly into what I wanted to further my karate knowledge about and it strictly goes into detail about the "mental behind the physical" aspect of karate from an almost motivational speaker standpoint. It mitigated my understanding majority because the way it was written spoke directly to the reader on how to improve themselves. As I read, it gradually become something that I found extremely helpful.
3. What has worked for you so far?
Prevalent things have worked so far, but the most distinguishable technique that has helped me is the one I'm going to discuss. One major thing that helped was uncovering articles that actually held my interest, because that in turn constituted me to understand my research. This continued the process and since I understood my research it has, in my opinion, been of adequate assistance.
Another artifice that has worked in my advantage is the ability to find good research and project exactly what I want to find into the search engines and the internet in general and identify sterling quantities of research. So it greatly assists with the WB and putting that in due process, the WB helps with the senior topic.
4. What hasn't worked so far?
A drawback to having many commodities in my favor, is that it goes both ways. One of the things that have lead to my recent struggle is my inability to prioritize checking the blog. Since a preponderance of the assignments are posted on the blog, it's easy to see as to why this can lead to my downfall.
5. Finding Value:
A) 1. What is more important in karate physical or mental training?
2. What are some other ways to get mentorship hours on karate other than teaching?
B) My goal by the end of this senior project is to have the capability to break karate down to a science to better myself as a competitor and teach students more efficiently. By karate I'm referring to the mentality behind the fighting, because it is one of the substantial places in karate in which many people make crucial errors and form bad habits, and if this senior project can help me prevent that from the source then, regardless of my grade, I will feel accomplished and successful.
C) I would like to interview Mike Kao because when it comes to fighting, he's is one of the best I've ever met. To me it seems like he knows virtually everything there is to know about my topic and would be by far one of the best people to interview. Unfortunately he is not on a consistent schedule that constantly fluctuates, so it may be hard to sneak an interview in with him.
Tuesday, September 11, 2012
Interview Preparation
Blog #3
1. Who do you plan to interview? Why?
I plan to interview one of my mentors "Dustin Lenaburg" because he has over 20 years of martial arts experience, and is very knowledgeable when it comes to karate, and the mentality behind it.
2.
1. What are some ways to use karate techniques to increase effectiveness?
2. How do the best competitors at karate tournaments stay calm and collected in a nerve wracking situation?
3. How can you keep students from getting hurt when practicing?
4. What do you think can help a student or even yourself to get motivated to come into the studio to train?
5. Tell me about how training can help you prepare for an actual situation.
1. Who do you plan to interview? Why?
I plan to interview one of my mentors "Dustin Lenaburg" because he has over 20 years of martial arts experience, and is very knowledgeable when it comes to karate, and the mentality behind it.
2.
1. What are some ways to use karate techniques to increase effectiveness?
2. How do the best competitors at karate tournaments stay calm and collected in a nerve wracking situation?
3. How can you keep students from getting hurt when practicing?
4. What do you think can help a student or even yourself to get motivated to come into the studio to train?
5. Tell me about how training can help you prepare for an actual situation.
Topic Choice: Karate
Blog 2
a. My topic is karate because it has basically created me as a person. It's one of the most influential aspects as to why I have my outgoing attitude, as well as why I am very confident in myself. Karate has also sculpted me physically which obviously offers its benefits. These reasons made me want to do karate as a senior topic to show my way of paying tribute.
b. iPoly Citizen: I plan to reinforce traits of a spectacular iPoly citizen such as teamwork, and helping others. In life you will be forced to work with a variety of people, whether it be in a college class, or at a work setting, and karate will only teach me the deeper parts of teamwork and working with others.
Effective Communicator: I plan to be doing more involving karate that also means more teaching it, and what a better way to communicate, than to teach. (communicate to the student) Not only does it communicate, but you have to communicate very effectively if you want what you are teaching to stick.
Effective Learner: Another reason karate helps boost what I accomplish is that I can also learn. In karate, there is always more to learn, meaning you can never truly stop, there is constant progress and growth, which helps at iPoly and in life as a whole.
Effective User of Technology: Although this one is difficult to incorporate into my topic, I plan to use technology to do extensive research therefore making me an "Effective User of Technology" as well as making me better at finding facts about something.
a. My topic is karate because it has basically created me as a person. It's one of the most influential aspects as to why I have my outgoing attitude, as well as why I am very confident in myself. Karate has also sculpted me physically which obviously offers its benefits. These reasons made me want to do karate as a senior topic to show my way of paying tribute.
b. iPoly Citizen: I plan to reinforce traits of a spectacular iPoly citizen such as teamwork, and helping others. In life you will be forced to work with a variety of people, whether it be in a college class, or at a work setting, and karate will only teach me the deeper parts of teamwork and working with others.
Effective Communicator: I plan to be doing more involving karate that also means more teaching it, and what a better way to communicate, than to teach. (communicate to the student) Not only does it communicate, but you have to communicate very effectively if you want what you are teaching to stick.
Effective Learner: Another reason karate helps boost what I accomplish is that I can also learn. In karate, there is always more to learn, meaning you can never truly stop, there is constant progress and growth, which helps at iPoly and in life as a whole.
Effective User of Technology: Although this one is difficult to incorporate into my topic, I plan to use technology to do extensive research therefore making me an "Effective User of Technology" as well as making me better at finding facts about something.
Monday, September 3, 2012
Blog 1: Mentorship Component
Blog 1: Mentorship Component
Literal: Champions Karate Dojo - 1 hour a day Monday to Wednesday for a little over 6 weeks Total: 20 Hours
Contact Information - Dustin Lenaburg or Chris Crisostomo: 1-(626)-333-1203
- Taught karate classes at Mr. Lenaburg and Mr. Crisostomo's studio.
- Observed classes being taught by the owners.
- Assisted students who needed one on one help.
- Had one on one lessons with the owners of the studio.
- Answered the phone in a polite and professional manner.
- Trained in martial arts under the studio.
Questions:
- What is the best way to successfully teach a student?
- How hard do you have to train to be at competition level?
- What is a good way to discipline yourself into training hard?
- Can teaching styles differ depending on the size of the class?
- How do you keep a students attention?
Interpretive:
What is the most important thing you gained from this experience? Why?
Although I have been a black belt teaching karate for a while, it was a lot different looking at karate from a different
perspective. When I look how other instructors operate a class, I see many different styles of teaching and just from observing I learn a surplus of things. I then incorporate what I see that works for others and use it to escalate my own classes accordingly. Although my own physical skills have improved, I can say I gained a better mental skill set than I ever had before, and it not only helps me, but helps the students have a more enjoyable karate experience. This is what makes it the most important thing I have gained from this experience.
Applied:
How did what you do help you choose a topic? Please explain.
At some point during the summer I was at a stand still because of the variety of things I could have chose to do. There were the marvels of engineering, robotics, and many other contact sports that had my interest, but after this experience, I'm more set on what I want to do. Karate has been a huge part of my life, and in fact has sculpted me as an individual and as a person, so this IS what I want to do. (Plus, it kicks butt... literally)
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