Class structures, lesson plans and my ideal student

Some thoughts on what works well when teaching classes of mixed ability and whether it’s a good idea to allow ‘Pay As You Go’ (PAYG) students, rather than requiring a longer term commitment.

I discuss practical aspects of teaching that are all ‘legal, decent and honest’, but some might think of as the ’seedier’ commercial side of running any health, fitness or martial arts club and being at odds with offering the ‘higher goal’ of helping students live healthier more fulfilled lives.

These are especially important if teaching is how you make your living, rather than a hobby.

I then describe what content or curriculum makes up a good class and lastly cover my ‘ideal student’.