We had a new student show up for class last night. He was a very nice guy and seemed enthusiastic about training. I was very happy that we had someone new. Since the beginning of the year, Noah and I have tried bringing more students into the dojo. We posted fliers all over town. I even advertised on Craigslist and Facebook. Usually when new people come, they attend class for about one to two weeks, and for some reason, they do not end up staying afterward. We're not sure if it's the physical aspect of the class or simply because we have a lack in attendance.
I personally think that a large class has its downfalls. The learning curve is a lot slower. You only have the opportunity to learn maybe five techniques in one night, instead of 25 techniques with a small class. In a small class of three to four people, I receive one-on-one instruction each night from multiple high ranking martial artists, who have more years of martial arts experience than I've been alive. Who wouldn't want that? You're learning from the best.
I understand that it's human nature to want and long to be a part of a group. But, I guess I don't have that problem. The only problem I had was that it was difficult to learn a technique and not become upset at myself because I couldn't do it the same as a black belt. The perfectionist in me always strives for the best, so if I couldn't do a technique like a 20-year experienced black belt, then I sucked. Yes, I am crazy.
Well, I hope our new students attend class for the long haul. It's always great to have new energy on the mat. Let's cross our fingers!
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