5 Tae Kwon Do Instructors You See Every Day!

If you've been in Tae Kwon Do awhile, you've probably noticed how different each of your instructors are. Just like every professor and teacher, they all have their own ways of teaching. Over my many years of training, I've noticed that there are specific types of teachers. I decided, for fun, to write down a list of some of these types. Of course, this is not a comprehensive list or naming any specific instructor, nor is it a scientific analysis at all. Just a fun little list of types of instructors I've had.

The Trainee

Poor kid. They're so stressed and don't know what they're doing. You almost want to pat them on the head and say "there, there." Once they realize they know what they're talking about, suddenly they brighten up, their lessons become clearer, and their instructions more confident.

The Scholar

These instructors know everything. If you ask them how to do a hook kick, they'll tell you... and then explain the history and philosophy behind it. When they're not teaching or training, they're reading. You won't usually catch them talking; they're in their break room with a book!

The Competitor

This instructor is very detail-oriented. They will catch even the smallest detail and correct it. It almost seems like they have eagle-eyes. When they're not teaching, they're training. They don't seem to need it though! They just do everything seamlessly and like they've done it a million times (probably because they have). You can't help but admire them (and also be a little jealous).

The Drill Sergeant

This instructor knows what they want and they won't ask twice. They're not angry by any means, but they are always blunt and firm. If you get something wrong they will not be afraid to tell you. They're intimidating but they, for some reason, are very popular with the black belts. Because of this, they are usually the teacher for the more advanced classes. Plus, they’re always honest and straightforward with you.

The Teacher

These ones are probably the best. They aren't necessarily the most accomplished or the most skilled, but they know how to teach. They are patient, kind, and always happy to help you. They seem to always know just how to explain something so that everyone knows what they're talking about. Best of all, they always pick you up when you fall down (both literally and figuratively). Everyone loves a good teacher!

There you are; the 5 main instructor types. Which one is your favorite? If you’re an instructor, which one are you? If you think I missed one, feel free to message me! Have a wonderful day!