GEORGE: I think to make it really practical,
I like what you said, if you can look at your
hand and smile, that's a really, really good
start.
Just a smile can do wonders.
And I think I'll add to that, it's just really
being present.
Really being present in a situation is, if
you can do those two things, and really smile
and be present, understand where people are
at, I think that's a good stepping stone.
What would you add to that?
CAT: The only thing that I would add specifically
is when they are given an opportunity to build
a connection or a relationship with a student,
understand that the student in front of them
isn't just maybe the child for the class,
but it's the parent or the guardian or whoever
brought them to this practice as well.
And be inclusive when you're teaching and
let them recognize, let the instructor specifically
recognize that being able to teach martial
arts is part of the job, is also being able
to enroll them and being comfortable with
talking to them and having that connection.
Because if they want to help that kid that's
going to be doing their classes, they have
to have communication with that parent.
Because if there's ever going to be a situation,
that kids going to tell their mom or their
dad first.
And if the parent has enough respect for you
and the program and what it benefits them
with, they're able then to go back and relay
that information to the instructor.
