How To Teach Martial Arts - The Way Of The Way

THE WAY OF THE WAY

What you'll learn

Apply key educational theories (e.g. behaviourism, constructivism, social learning) to effectively teach martial arts in a dojo setting.

Demonstrate professional conduct and classroom management skills that create a safe, disciplined, and motivating training environment.

Design and deliver structured martial arts drills and activities that develop students’ technical ability, fitness, and engagement.

Adapt teaching methods to different learner types and age groups (visual, auditory, kinaesthetic; children vs adults), ensuring inclusive and effective teaching

Requirements

A willingness to learn how to teach, not just how to train.

A basic background in martial arts (minimum 1 year of training).

Description

The Way of the Way is the most comprehensive martial arts course of its kind. This revolutionary programme redefines how martial arts are taught and passed on. Designed to equip martial arts instructors with the skills, mindset, and proven methods to become transformative instructors, this course does not stop at physical technique. Instead, it breaks new ground by teaching how to structure the entire learning process, how to communicate with clarity and impact.For the first time, advanced theories of pedagogy and epistemology – the science of teaching and the study of knowledge – are applied directly to martial arts instruction. These principles, drawn from some of the most prominent schools of thought in education, are layered seamlessly over the martial arts framework, creating a teaching methodology that is both rigorous and deeply inspiring. This course is NOT about copying drills it is about mastering the art of teaching itself… learning how people truly acquire knowledge, how motivation is built and sustained, and how knowledge is transferred in ways that last a lifetime.The course is authored by Shabaaz Ali, a martial artist and educator with a unique blend of expertise: a Master’s Degree in Education, a IV Dan Black Belt, and over 20 years of teaching experience. His journey brings together the discipline of the dojo with the science of the classroom, culminating in a training system that has never been attempted before.

Overview

Section 1: The Way of The Way

Lecture 1 Chapter 1 Introduction

Lecture 2 Chapter 2 Schools of Thought For Teaching Martial Arts

Lecture 3 Chapter 3 Epistemology - How We Learn & How To Teach

Lecture 4 Chapter 4 Instructor Professional Conduct

Lecture 5 Chapter 5 The Purpose and Execution of Martial Arts Drills

Lecture 6 Chapter 6 Teaching Tips & Exercises

Lecture 7 Chapter 7 Engaging Younger Students

Lecture 8 Close

Assistant instructors looking to build confidence and structure in their teaching.,Experienced students (brown/black belt level or equivalent) who want to start leading classes.,Martial arts coaches who want to refine their teaching skills and better engage students of all ages.,Dojo leaders seeking a framework to train and prepare their junior instructors.