Episode 443 | “You’re Not Just Teaching Kicks” (How to Teach the Invisible Curriculum)
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The episode discusses the importance of teaching the invisible curriculum in martial arts, focusing on character and life skills beyond physical techniques.
Episode 443 | “You’re Not Just Teaching Kicks” (How to Teach the Invisible Curriculum) Podcast Description Episode 443 of School Owner Talk is a reminder a lot of school owners need: families may say they’re buying kicks, punches, belts, and self-defense… but what they’re really paying for is who their child becomes. Duane and Allie break down the “invisible curriculum” (the character and life skills that happen in the quiet moments of class) and give a simple, teachable framework you can use to make those wins obvious to students and parents. A gut-check question sets the tone: If a parent watched your classes with the sound off, would they know what your school really teaches? If the answer is “they’d mostly see belts and chaos,” this episode gives you a way to fix that. Key Takeaways Visible curriculum vs. invisible curriculum: Techniques, forms, sparring, fitness, and self-defense are the visible part. The invisible part is identity and character—who the student becomes. The 4-pillar framework: Martial arts can intentionally develop students in four areas: Physical: coordination, balance, posture, breathing, body awareness, skill under pressure Mental: focus, listening…
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