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strong than yesterday

‘stronger than yesterday’

Quality workout today with Thomas aka camera man and son 😂
We got chatting on the value of exercise, healthy habits and the impact of good people in our lives, and bad ones too!
The inquisitive nature of the convo gave me goose bumps #prouddad and it got me thinking.

It has been a tough year so far in so many ways, battling personal injuries, house move don’t mention it😏, business challenges, self doubt (yes me self doubt 😂) and more!!

zero excuses given, zero sympathy required and zero apologies made

We have persevered and are smashing this year so far! 💪🏻
Be confident enough to make decisions and necessary changes quickly but thoughtfully, believe in yourself and those around you as it is a lonely journey by yourself, be consistent not forgetting the struggles are where the successes are truly earned 😉

Much love & respect as always x

PS – I am not posting for this for the likes, I am posting in hope that maybe just one person will take the time to read it, get fired up and pass the positivity forwards – together we all grow

VERVE Brecon Seminar Confirmed

VERVE Brecon and our martial arts family in South Wales play host to Master John Swift for a full on grading and seminar day 19th June 2022

There will be limited spaces available and likely to fill up quick so be sure to contact us and get booked in!

More details including times and location will be released in May

VERVE Thetford Seminar Confirmed

Master John Swift is back in the South East teaching seminars at Breckland Leisure Centre, Thetford for the team at VERVE karate

The date is set as Sunday 26th June, poster with times and more information will be releases in May!

Drop us a message if you would like to get involved!

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!

 

 

 

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

Back teaching classes full-time!

I am sure you will agree 2020 has been a year to remember … or NOT as the case may be!!! ha ha

Well it is back to old school teaching classes 6 days per week and running seminars on a Sunday!

Fancy joining us for a class?

We are now taking on new members across the areas of Kidderminster, Hagley, Bromsgrove and Cookley!
121 training is of course available on request whether it be face to face or online covering various topics within martial arts training, club growth, business development and more!

 

 

If we can help in any way don’t hesitate to get in touch!

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Master John Swift
Telephone – 07989980155
Email – info@vervemartialarts.co.uk

 

Taking Seminar Bookings for 2020

2020 is set to be another HUGE year and Master Swift has already taken over a dozen bookings for seminars so be sure to get yours confirmed ASAP

Available for –

  • – Sparring
  • – Fitness & conditioning
  • – Focus pad work
  • – ITF Patterns
  • – Self-defence and modern close quarter combat
  • – Weapons training
    … and more

 

Be sure to follow his work on both instagram and facebook, search for masterjohnswift