Professor Miller is a very successful academy owner who specializes in teaching youth Jiu-Jitsu. He gives insight on what makes an academy a success and the keys to teaching kids. Click “Read More” for show notes!

SHOW NOTES:

• His intro to Martial Arts and Jiu-Jitsu

• The early Seattle Martial Arts scene

• Owning an academy for over 20 years

• His unique approach to teaching kids

• The trend of parents getting away from striking arts and putting kids into grappling

• The competition of Karate and Tae Kwon Do kids programs

• The level of kids Jiu-Jitsu today

• The importance of a nurturing environment for young minds

• Converting kids from a sedentary lifestyle to an active lifestyle

• The “Teaching on Command” theory

• Advice for future academy owners

• The misconception that a decorated champion = a great teacher

• Sales points to attract parents to bring their kids to BJJ

• Keys points to keep in mind when teaching kids

• Maintaining the short attention spans of kids

• Strategically transferring information to young students

• Instilling respect in kids

• The importance of introductory lessons

• The changes kids go through when starting BJJ

• Kids tournaments

• His academy’s student code of conduct and parent code of conduct at tournaments

• Learning to cope with losing

• Complimenting kids in a productive manner