Purpose: In your instructor preparation, it is always important to have a detailed lesson plan. This course will give an example of a detailed lesson plan using the instructional guides that are available at Soo Bahk Do Store. In this example, we will provide you with a lesson plan concerning Sparring combinations and the Philosophy of Sparring.
For those instructors who on occasion teach classes with Spanish Speaking Students, I’ve included a translation to the material. If you are familiar with the Instructional Guides, you may noticed that they are also lesson plans (in a book), using the outline I’ve included you’ll be able to complete those written lesson plans quickly. You can keep them online, this platform or any other cloud storage available to you. You can even print them into a binder and use them at your studio and share with your instructor assistants.
Brief introduction to the topic in this lesson plan. (Class Theme/Class Emphasis)
When an opponent attacks with force you will accept opponent’s power with your back stance rather than resisting. When you see your opponent’s weakness you will counter attack with front stance reverse center punch or other techniques. This basic and important understanding of Um/Yang concept in free sparring is a necessary discipline to learn free sparring. Understand and demonstrate the concept of Chun Jin (forward advance) and Hu Jin (backward advance) and how it works in sparring.
Lessons you must complete: Lessons A, B, C, D, E, F Lesson will cover sparring combinations 1 through 6 at the White Belt level. Specific videos on this content can be seen on the Soo Bahk Do Institute, subscribe today.
BONUS MATERIAL: MOO PAHL DAN KHUM TRADITIONAL HEALTH EXERCISES Source: White and Green Belt Instructional Guides and Soo Bahk Do Institute Sparring combinations videos.
Detailed Written Lesson Plan Outline Template
(This outline can be added to or sections can be removed, all depending on what you need).
Facilitator/Instructor:
Title: Understanding the concept of Hu Jin, Chun Jin in sparring combinations. (Theme/Emphasis)
Subject(s): Sparring Combinations 1-6
Grade(s):
Objectives: Class theme/Class Emphasis
Standards: what level of skill do you want your students to reach? For example: beginner can understand and perform, has learned some basic terminology in Korean) intermediate (can perform without guidance or correction) knowledgeable of Korean counting and terminology skill level, or proficient level (student can explain, knows Korean Soo Gi and Jok Gi terminology, can demonstrate and perform and share with other students, paint a good picture). I.E., Level 1, 2 and 3.
Instructional Method(s): Video, Video lecture, Zoom Classroom discussion, demonstration/performance
Materials Needed:
Brief Description: (introduction) Class Emphasis: Tell them what you are going to do, tell them the skill level you expect them to reach, teach them, ask them for feedback, have them demonstrate for understanding, Tell them what you just did.
Lesson: How will you do it?
Assessment(s): Method: Self Assessment: What did I learn? Instructor Assessment: Quiz, Zoom Discussion, etc., student demonstration, submitted video of demonstration, etc.
Technique Focus: Repeat a particular technique that needs emphasis, it wasn’t understood or demonstrated correctly. Don’t re-teach the lesson.
Source (s):
BONUS MATERIAL: Brief history covering Soo Bahk Do. Moo Pahl Dan Khum breathing.
ARTICLE
Lesson Planning and Preparation by K. Trevellyan /source: Instructor certification workbooks.
INTRODUCTION
The majority of students questioned relate their experience and the value of their training in Soo Bahk Do in some way to Moo Duk Kwan philosophy. Proper lesson planning and preparation provides the best opportunity for us as instructors to teach and for students to connect with our Moo Do philosophy and to develop skill in its physical application.
Lesson planning and preparation can be very easy if done following a simple concepts, and as a result our teaching is organized and disciplined. Our students gain the experience and value of our philosophy.
CLASS THEME
A lesson plan for the instruction of Soo Bahk Do Moo Duk Kwan is normally made up of a mental concept (relating to our philosophy) and practice that gives physical application of that concept. This mental concept is commonly referred to as the class theme. Each class should carry the theme throughout the class instruction.
The mental theme typically relates to some aspect of our Moo Duk Kwan philosophy – the eight key concepts, Mission 2000, Moo Sang / Yu Sang, etc. An excellent example of how to incorporate the eight key concepts into a class theme has been published in the article authored by HC Hwang Sa Bom Nim.
CLASS EMPHASIS
The class emphasis is the subject or area (e.g. Il Soo Sik, Ho Shin Sool, Hyung, etc.) you spend the majority of the class time instructing. For example, in a 1-hour class you may spend 30 minutes instructing one-step sparring and its sparring application.
It is often useful to publish the class emphasis ahead of time. This provides students with the opportunity to practice and to mentally prepare prior to class. Many instructors publish the class emphasis in a one or two-month curriculum, also noting other important dates like Gup examinations and Regional or National events.
CLASS ORGANIZATION
Class organization can be looked at as using the available studio space and placing students in order to provide the best possible learning environment. A few simple areas to remember will help:
- Students perform better when lines are organized
- Use the available space for the students, don’t teach from a “stage”.
- Check spacing between students is appropriate for the exercise being performed.
- Have students sit for demonstrations to improve viewing.
TIME MANAGEMENT
Class time can be broken down into 5-minute intervals for ease of management and organization. Some of the material you instruct normally requires longer than one 5-minute interval, so combine intervals to accommodate the time required.
An example of a 1-hour lesson plan is shown below. A class of more or less time would be accommodated by simply adding or subtracting time in intervals of 5-minutes.
- Warm up / Introduction 5 minutes
- Basic Exercises 10 minutes
- One-step sparring 20 minutes (class emphasis)
- Sparring application 10 minutes
- Hyung 10 minutes
- Cool down / Summary 5 minutes
Class Theme – Wan Gup (emphasize timing aspect in basics, one-step, and sparring exercises)
INSTRUCTING CHILDREN
The subject of instructing children could fill an entire workbook by itself. However, a few simple guidelines can often help. With children it’s often desirable to keep the pace of the class moving. By spending no more than one or two 5-minute blocks on any one subject, their level of interest and attention is often improved. Also, hiding repetition by changing the way an exercise is applied also helps maintain interest while allowing the instructor to focus on a particular technique or area.
SUMMARY
Lesson planning and preparation need not be a difficult task. Like your Soo Bahk Do practice, it becomes easier with repetition. Following the few simple guidelines will assist you in preparing a successful lesson plan.
- Plan your lesson ahead of time
- Break the class down into 5 minute blocks
- Tailor the lesson plan to the level and ability of the class
- Use a class theme and class emphasis
- Relate the theme to the Soo Bahk Do practice
- Relate the class practice to the emphasis
- Use and reference the available written materials
