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I guess the question should be, is patience one of your personality traits?
Because if it isn't, you'll certainly find out in a hurry.
It also depends on whether you are teaching adults, children or a combination of both.
My Karate Master has the ability to teach a class made up of beginners and black belts...
...of course there is a sharing of the instructors time, where the black belts feel they aren't challenged enough and the beginners find things a little too vigorous at times.
So the first objective is to determine what kind of Dojo you want to run.
Here is where you have a huge range of choices...everything from family oriented Karate to competitive knock down, drag em out, let's get it on, mixed martial arts fighting.
It's really a pyramid...and as you ascend the pyramid, your students, or clients become fewer and fewer.
So, if your into teaching Karate for extra income or as a full time business, you will have to determine your market...
...not to mention your own training, skill level and particular interests.
It's like one of those Zen Koans, about knowing your opponent and knowing yourself...
Whatever the reasons for teaching, personal or business, do your homework, than give it a try...
...you might just find out more about yourself through teaching, than ever imagined...
...and that experience, can be priceless...
RJF
