Originally Posted by
AKRhino
Before I say anything, I want to make it clear that I want you to succeed, not just for your sake, but for the sake of your daughter, and any other kids that end up training with you. Please don't take this negatively, that's not what I'm about, but you need to hear this from someone.
You are not qualified to teach jits. Offering it for free does not change that fact. That's the blunt truth. That said, YOU CAN CHANGE THAT!
It is entirely reasonable for a person to research, and question a potential instructors knowledge, experience, and qualifications. An unqualified instructor can do more harm than good, even if they're not charging for the instruction! I've seen it with my own eyes, people coming in to the gym having, less than exemplary training histories, and having to re-learn things. It can be more difficult for them to advance than for someone who's brand new to MA walking into the gym, because they don't have (potentially) years of incorrect habits to fix.
There is simply no substitute for training at a legit school, no matter if it's a 10th Planet affiliate, or a GJJ school, or what have you. Watching videos on youtube, watching the MTS videos, these are all good things, and you can learn alot from them, but without training yourself, you lack the critical insights that you can only gain from time on the mat.
Now, hopefully you're still with me. Here's the positive part. I haven't been around this board for too long, but it is absolutely clear to me that you have the dedication and passion to make this happen! I believe that you can not fail, if you step up to the challenge with the same passion with which you've approached the sport for your daugher. But you NEED to train yourself. I HOPE you take this message as positive motivation to step on the mat. Put the time in. You will see within 6 months that I was right, and you will gain invaluable knowledge and experience. If you don't do it for yourself, do it for your daughter. Imagine how much you can help her training if you approached it having experience on the mat. It could take your daughter to another level (and she's already damn impressive)!
Do it. We're behind you.