In my school, I have two types of certifications upon a student completing years of training in the art of JKD. One certification is awarded for their knowledge and understanding of JKD at a personal level of self-expression, meaning that they have attained the wealth of knowledge they studied for, however, are not able to teach JKD. Some are excellent students and yet, do not have the capacity to teach. The second level of certification is instructorship, meaning the student has reached their understanding in JKD and have the attributes to teach JKD in all aspects and have my blessing.
I know that in many arts other than JKD, once a black belt is earned, the student can do whatever they want. They open new schools with a new name or teach their own philosophies quite different then their previous training. After receiving my first black belt in the arts, to tell the truth, it still took me years of training to completely understand my evolution and self-expression in JKD.
Does anyone else in the arts limit their students upon completion of the required course from teaching if they do not possess the ability?
What is your opinion?
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I know that in many arts other than JKD, once a black belt is earned, the student can do whatever they want. They open new schools with a new name or teach their own philosophies quite different then their previous training. After receiving my first black belt in the arts, to tell the truth, it still took me years of training to completely understand my evolution and self-expression in JKD.
Does anyone else in the arts limit their students upon completion of the required course from teaching if they do not possess the ability?
What is your opinion?
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