How to motivate dedicated students/partners in your gym?

[Shawn Arnold]

"If you have some guys that don't put in the time at some point you have to tell them that you can't put anymore time into them". I will be sure to tell them that in the future. Thanks Woolsey (I'm stealing that quote btw. lol)

Chris, I have felt like telling people to just leave and don't come back till they want to take this seriously, I guess I've just been too chicken shit to lose a student, but I need to do something, the frustration just isn't worth it anymore. It wouldn't bug me if they just wanted to attend class and have fun, but when I make that commitment to train them for a fight and they don't match my dedication its just so f'n aggravating!!! I can't even begin to fathom how much progress I've lost on my own game spending time trying to make others better, I'm sure you know the feeling! But I will surely take your advice and start cutting my losses. thank you; you sir, are the man!

[Carlos Rios]

I pull a fighter without even thinking about it. They don't train properly they don't fight period. I've told people to leave my gym before, as they were hazards to themselves and others. Safety is priority, and its my responsibility. I would never put a stamp of approval on one of my fighters if they were not 100%. I wouldn't let them risk their health and the reputation of my team and our staff, we've put too much blood, sweat, tears, passion and time in to let one doorknob screw up their life because they didn't prepare properly.

I love that. thats how u run a fuckin gym

[Brandon Woolsey]

No problem my friend.

[Chris Herzog]

"If you have some guys that don't put in the time at some point you have to tell them that you can't put anymore time into them". I will be sure to tell them that in the future. Thanks Woolsey (I'm stealing that quote btw. lol)

Chris, I have felt like telling people to just leave and don't come back till they want to take this seriously, I guess I've just been too chicken shit to lose a student, but I need to do something, the frustration just isn't worth it anymore. It wouldn't bug me if they just wanted to attend class and have fun, but when I make that commitment to train them for a fight and they don't match my dedication its just so f'n aggravating!!! I can't even begin to fathom how much progress I've lost on my own game spending time trying to make others better, I'm sure you know the feeling! But I will surely take your advice and start cutting my losses. thank you; you sir, are the man!

Shawn I see it this way, I think of it as they are taking up the space and time of a student who will put in the same effort that I put into them. When I put alot of time and effort into someone and they don't follow through with what their end of the deal was, I feel like they lied to me and stole from my other students.

[Shawn Arnold]

I hear ya. There have been people along the way that I didn't give two shits and a f about. but it really sucks when I have these really talented guys that I do care about and really want to see them succeed. I guess I was being a little ignorant in starting this post... just like a new jj student wants to learn one or two magical moves that will make his whole game better, I wanted one or two magical answers to how to get these guys moving (dumb... I know). But, unfortunately in the end it is there decision whether they will put in the work or not, not mine. Thanks again Chris

[Jonathan Wylie]

I pull a fighter without even thinking about it. They don't train properly they don't fight period. I've told people to leave my gym before, as they were hazards to themselves and others. Safety is priority, and its my responsibility. I would never put a stamp of approval on one of my fighters if they were not 100%. I wouldn't let them risk their health and the reputation of my team and our staff, we've put too much blood, sweat, tears, passion and time in to let one doorknob screw up their life because they didn't prepare properly.

fucking word!! I just jumped up and did 20 push ups after reading that! I think thats how you do it.

[bobby rivers]

Why do they want to fight in the first place? I bet they agreed to it under flawed premises. If girls are the motivating factor, they usually don't stay committed until they grow out of it. Or 'balance it better' would be a better way to put it.

[Shawn Arnold]

^ good point. I do get alot of the "I want to be a fighter" douche nozzles that just want to tell people they are a fighter. But this isn't the case with who I'm worried about. bobby rivers huh... That's going to take some gettin used to. No more Sponginmothafuckinbob! bummer

[Chris Herzog]

Don't get me wrong I love my students, and I try to keep a positive atmosphere at the Academy. However I am always honest with my students, and wouldn't crush their goals and dreams, I promote them. I let them know that their goals may change over time and if they change keep me up to date, so as a coach I can push and motivate them appropriately.

[hamzatu]

I motivate my students by teaching them a few things. First, Champions are made not Born. Second, if you are going to be a dedicated athlete you must accept the fact the your motivation must come from within, If you need a friend get a dog. Third, First Place finishers finish in first place, second place finishers finish in second place, third place finishers finish third, and this is consistent. Forth, talent is not enough. I also show an example by always training hard and letting my students know that it will never be easy for them and that they must live in condition.