How to Teach Kung Fu

Kung Fu is one of the most popular forms of martial arts. Kung Fu masters, like many others who are proficient in their training and have achieved the highest black belt designations, often say they are never through with training. They teach to share their love of the art.

Instructions

1. Teach when you feel you are ready to share what you've learned. There are no licenses or degrees that you must legally hold to begin your teaching career. The best Kung Fu teachers, who command respect from their students and are recognized in the Kung Fu community, are humble men who continue to work on improving their own mastery over the traditions.

2. Let your current teacher know that you are interested in teaching Kung Fu. He can tailor some of your training toward that goal and sponsor your efforts. You can rely on his judgment to let you know when you may be ready to share your knowledge and experience with others. He may even let you serve for a time as an apprentice.

3. Look for a position at a current martial arts center. There are both Kung Fu schools and mixed martial arts centers that continually look for dedicated teachers. You will have to prove your training and your belt status if you work for someone else. Your lineage is also important to many Kung Fu followers. They will want to know who trained your trainer and who trained him, and so on.

4. Open you own studio if you have the resources. You can set the tone for the kind of studio that you want to run. You can decide what kinds of Kung Fu styles you will adhere to and if you will include mixed martial arts training in your center. You can use your lineage, or your standing among Kung Fu competitors as a draw to get students.