What do you guys think about...

[Bama Zulu]

Getting taught by a 18-20 year old kid? Do you think if they had a lot of tournaments and attended a lot of seminars that they are qualified to teach a class?

 

[Rory McDonell]

I'd have no problem learning from someone younger than me. If they are qualified I wouldn't care.

 

[Huntor]

yeah if they can teach well they can teach well,age shouldnt be a big factor.

 

[Balto]

I think that is fine.

I am 20 myself, and I teach for free to beginners at the grappling club at my school. When I was in high school, I taught classes at a martial arts school. I taught both young kids and older adults.

I had no problem teaching 30-40 year old adults even when I was 15 or so. They gave me their full respect because I knew what I was doing. They came to class to learn, and I was able to teach them well. I taught in a more "friendly suggestion" way than a "do what I say" way, but I do that anyway with anyone who is not a kid.

As long as the instructor is capable, age does not really matter.

 

[recoil]

my instructor is only 24.... he is the best instructor out of the three i have had..... but its still young to be instructing.... if your guy is talented like mine then its fine.

 

[DirectDrive]

double post.

 

[DirectDrive]

rafael lovato jr. teaches classes at our school and he is 22. he's been teaching for some time and has a lot to share. age doesn't mean anything.

 

[alexgncw]

if the guy is a good instructor then who cares how old they are, maybe he started training when he was 10 and now has 8-10 years experience

 

[Stoic1]

Ageism. BAN!

 

[Bama Zulu]

Hmm, what about somebody who doesn't teach the basics to beginners and just go straight into moves?

 

[VagabondMusashi]

I started to teach english to a group of blind students when I was 12, and I was damn good. Rickson taught since he was 13 and got his Black belt at 18 as did most Gracies. Did that answer your question?