Thank you for all the sudden replies.
I will try to respond to most of the questions.
Equipment:
I know that it is good, but most of my teachers, especially my main one did not rely on it or even use it.
There is the tree and a small throwing bag for hitting and grabbing.
A small tombstone with a handle for throwing, 15 and 50 ibs roughly speaking.
Dirt and grass for falling.
This is how I learned and I don’t change it too much.
Rain:
There is a shelter to protect from the rain. So far this hasn’t been a problem here.
In Taiwan I told the students to wear a raincoat. I think that was a good way to train in a raincoat, especially there since getting into a fight in a raincoat is more likey.
Cold:
Not much of a problem in Tampa. But in cold training we jus wear mittens and hats and everything else you would wear when you go funning in the cold.
To me, the elements remind us of where these arts came from and where they were used.
Bugs:
Surprised no one mentioned this one. This is the most seroius problem for people to be constantly attacked by mosquitos and other biting insects.
Just one more reminder of where humanity grew up.
I am not one to talk about how tings should be done…I only have two regular students.
Gym:
I’m probably going to come off like a granola munching hippie on this opinion, but I don’t like the gym.
Too much chrome and glitter. Carpet and A/C and what not.
Oso, I think your positioning yourself as Chinese Kick Boxing was a wise move for getting in there.
[I]Lucas said,
"It might just be my skewed form of perception, but I think he wants to keep his class outdoors.
Maybe I mis understand. His website says;
“Classes taught the traditional way in front of nature under the trees!”
This may be part of his tradition as passed down from his teacher. "[/I]
Yes, this is true to an extant. I really don’t have much of a choice now.
If I get a place it will be a little bit far from my home where the rent is under 1000$ a month.
Right now it is about 18 hours a month. So if you make it to each class it is less than 10$ a class.
Since the class is so small there is a lot of hands on instruction.
Demo:
I would like to do these, but I have just started teaching and students are not near demo abilty yet.
Cards:
I have cards made up which I pass out when I get the chance. I am not very talented at getting people to come in for their free class with the card though.
In fact, when I have to use my mouth to talk to people about why they should join I think it always backfires since it has never worked.
Just about every student I ever taught came from hearing through others or from seeing the class in action.
Thanks for all the comments.
Kevin
Hi All,
Might be hard to pull off other than the occasional nature loving hippy type or someone who knows enough to actually seek you out from the Shi Zheng Zhong connection. I’d say lower your prices.