
Every Class Is a Private Class By Shihan Dave Durman
When I teach martial arts or boxing, there’s something I often say to my students: “Every class is a private class — if you treat it that way.” The idea is simple but powerful. Whether you’re one of ten students or fifty, you can choose to approach each session like it was designed just for you. Imagine that every correction, every cue, and every bit of coaching is being directed at you personally. I once heard a story that stuck with me — about a beginner who asked a highly skilled black belt how he got so good. The black belt replied, “I only take private classes.” The beginner was surprised. But the black belt went on: ....
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