Tag: taekwondo

Striking Fitness & Conditioning with Kidderminster Harriers Football Club

‘VERVE Martial Arts – Kidderminster Harriers collaboration’

We were asked to deliver a striking, fitness and conditioning session for the men’s first team at Kidderminster Harriers Football Club as they enter the final stages of their pre-season training preparations – from the ‘get go’ you could see their super focus and workrate!
As such we turning it up to another level … from the pad drill start, to the high volume power striking, to the team building aggression tests at the end, it really was a ‘top-draw’ session leaving them all sweating, smiling and learning!

Quality work boys!

All the very best for the season ahead – go smash it!

Check out my facebook for more photos and videos of the session!

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!

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

 

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

Testimonial – Atlanta Hickman

I have been apart of VERVE for 4 years now and the time I have spent with all of them has been awesome.

VERVE is literally one big family and everyone is involved and encouraged together. I find having an instructor like Master John Swift is the key. John has so much passion in the martial arts and is always learning himself and developing new skills to give back to the verve team. I find this amazing and it shows how hard he works to ensure the best for the students. The instructors of verve are always interactive on social media and are always super at getting everyone involved. Verve also put one lots of different events to suit for everyone from Nerf games, holiday camp to kicking seminars and sparring.

I find verve an amazing school and a great atmosphere to be around.

Thank you for being amazing

 

Atlanta Hickman
3rd Dan Black Belt