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Undergraduate / My Karate dojo - my response to a problem and/or an unfamiliar situation (UBC) [3]
This is one of the essay for UBC Sauder Application. It is currently at 1600 characters so I am going to shrink it after editing. Thank you in advance.
Last summer, one of the main instructors at my Karate dojo was severely injured and had to undergo back surgery. As a result, the club needed a responsible black belt who could lead classes during the instructor's absence. The chief instructor asked me if I could lead the adult class as a designated instructor, so, I agreed to take on the responsibility.
At first, it was challenging to manage a class independently. I was tasked to teach students of all belt levels, including those older than me which I found intimidating.
Recognizing that many students in the adult class were competitive athletes aiming for tournament success, I started a specialized athlete class focusing on competitions by improving students' athletic abilities and body coordination. I innovated a creative training format(program, session) that integrates karate training and "HIIT workout". Furthermore, instead of simply giving instructions, I decided to participate and lead the class by demonstrating techniques and working together. This approach allowed me to engage with students more closely, and inspire students as a mentor. (leading instructor)
As a result, many of my students excelled at the "Canada Open 2024 Karate Championships". I received positive feedback from students, and the chief instructor highly appreciated the class.
This experience not only enhanced my teaching skills through innovative planning but also helped me realize that leadership is not all about verbally guiding others. Leadership can be presented by becoming an inspirational role model to demonstrate attitudes and behaviors that others aspire to emulate.
This is one of the essay for UBC Sauder Application. It is currently at 1600 characters so I am going to shrink it after editing. Thank you in advance.
Last summer, one of the main instructors at my Karate dojo was severely injured and had to undergo back surgery. As a result, the club needed a responsible black belt who could lead classes during the instructor's absence. The chief instructor asked me if I could lead the adult class as a designated instructor, so, I agreed to take on the responsibility.
At first, it was challenging to manage a class independently. I was tasked to teach students of all belt levels, including those older than me which I found intimidating.
Recognizing that many students in the adult class were competitive athletes aiming for tournament success, I started a specialized athlete class focusing on competitions by improving students' athletic abilities and body coordination. I innovated a creative training format(program, session) that integrates karate training and "HIIT workout". Furthermore, instead of simply giving instructions, I decided to participate and lead the class by demonstrating techniques and working together. This approach allowed me to engage with students more closely, and inspire students as a mentor. (leading instructor)
As a result, many of my students excelled at the "Canada Open 2024 Karate Championships". I received positive feedback from students, and the chief instructor highly appreciated the class.
This experience not only enhanced my teaching skills through innovative planning but also helped me realize that leadership is not all about verbally guiding others. Leadership can be presented by becoming an inspirational role model to demonstrate attitudes and behaviors that others aspire to emulate.
