Star Student Tip #1: Organization for Our Students

How To Be a Star Student Tip #1

Have a 3-ring binder with pockets for the following materials in sheet protectors (you were given a sheet protector with your Attendance Card/Sheet):

1. Manual (will require a few dozen sheet protectors)

2. Attendance Card/Sheet (available from an instructor)

3. Basic Training Homework forms (will require multiple sheets so you can see your progress over time)

4. Calendar (available from an instructor)

5. The pockets in the binder can be used to keep nutrition and fitness handouts.

Where can you download the Manual and Basic Training form? See the Class Forms and Records section in the article.

You can purchase an inexpensive binder and box of sheet protectors at any office supply store such as Office Max, Office Depot, Staples or other independent store. In addition to inner pockets, make sure the binder has a front cover sleeve where you can slip in the monthly calendar so it will be visible when the binder is closed.

Reminder: Losing your Attendance Card/Sheet could mean you will increase the time between promotion tests as you will lose the record of all of your progress. Instructors do not keep record of your progress. If you take charge of your progress and organize, you will be a very successful martial arts student and instructor.

We also recommend that you keep your binder, safety equipment, weapons and any other items for class in a single duffle bag or backpack. That way you will not lose anything and will have quick access to and from class.

If you need an example of how the binder should look, ask Sensei James, Eric or Enriqueta.