Author: John Swift

VERVE Astros Package 4 to 6yrs martial arts classes – open to all instructors

VERVE Astros Package – open to all instructors!

Still not ordered our ASTROS 4-6yrs kids training programme?

Here is a gentle reminder as to what you get –
 
✅ NEW 4-6yrs kids specific syllabus to provide structure as well as challenge the students
✅ NEW poster designs to help promote classes
✅ NEW VERVE Astros NINJA – 10+ designs for your newsletters and marketing material
✅ NEW animated GIFS for use on your social media stories
✅ NEW 60+ skills & drills doc to help keep classes fresh
✅ NEW ‘word of the day’ images
✅ NEW ‘fun facts & wise words’ images
✅ NEW stickers designs to give away in your classes
 
Remember anyone can order and use our Astros content, would you like to discuss it and how it can benefit your school?
 
Feel free to give Master John Swift a call or email
 
T. 07989980155
E. info@vervemartialarts.co.uk
 
Alternatively, order yours at –
https://www.vervemartialarts.co.uk/collections/club-services/products/verve-astros-martial-arts-for-kids-instructor-package

 

Delivering level 1 – assistant instructor course trainig

Huge congratulations to all those who took part in the level 1 assistant instructors course delivered by Master John Swift and his team at Fairfield Village Hall Bromsgrove England

 

 

21 candidates took part in the COVID safe training course that covered a number of key elements including principles of teaching, leadership styles, methods of communication and more!
The course also had all candidates teaching which is always great for helping to develop us all

Congratulations again, we look forward to seeing you in your clubs sharing your knowledge and experience!

 

 

 

6 month business mentoring academy

For the first time ever, I am opening up my network and taking on new clients for a 6 month mentoring academy starting 1st March 2021!

As you may already be aware, I have privately mentored people for years with great success, with the current climate I am getting phone after phone call so I have decided to create an exclusive group of serious entrepreneurs and small business owners I can share my knowledge & experience with 😉

In the 6 month academy we will be covering various elements relating to a variety of businesses and sectors not just health & fitness or martial arts! For example –

✅ business start up & scale up
✅ building a brand
✅ international purchasing
✅ the power of outsourcing
✅ optimising your online presence
✅ tax efficiency
✅ money management -property, stocks & share investments

In addition, you will have access to my ‘power-team’ – my accountant, financial advisor, IT specialist, mortgage brokers, foreign currency exchange team and more! … many of which are speaking and presenting in our private accountability group too!!!

There will be a HUGE value that will ultimately accelerate your progress and journey as well as put the correct foot print in place for long term success!

If this would be of interest, feel free to drop me an email on – mentorme@masterjohnswift.com
… but please note that numbers and places are limited and will be filled by referral & invitation only!

 

ABC of teaching

The ABC’s of Teaching the Martial Arts
Always be on time and teach that being on time is arriving “ten minutes early.”
Be a model of commitment, honesty, effort and consistency.
Care about your students’ mental, physical, health and well-being.
Do random acts of kindness before, during and after classes.
Every day give each student plenty of positive feedback.
Forget about past offences, look to the future and provide direction & positive reinforcement.
Give students more respect than you expect from them.
Have a happy disposition and a positive attitude when you teach.
Invest time in each class, each student and of course invest in yourself – a fit, passionate instructor is a fresh and buzzing instructor on the mats
Jump with excitement when they achieve small victories.
Keep looking for their positive traits and skills.
Love the journey, be sure to be open, share your passion, knowledge and experiences.
Make appropriate adjustments for the students age and of course be patient.
Never criticise your students in front of other classmates, well almost never 😉
Only enlighten and offer constructive comments.
Put aside the worst aspects of the way you were taught and teach as you have evolved.
Quietly discipline in a private setting.
Recognise each student as special, uniquely different and innately talented.
Spend time listening to your students and their parents.
Teach them to use their martial arts manners outside of the school.
Understand how the student develop mentally and physically and teach appropriately.
Welcome their family and friends into the school.
X-ray to the core of what they really need: confidence, self-respect and courage.
Yell only when happy and enthusiastic – never in anger.
Zoom in on their needs and be sure to be supportive & help them achieve beyond expectation.
I look forward to seeing you on the mats!
Respect as Always
Master Swift