Uhhh, what do you do for a living?

 

I guess I 'm a (lifelong) student who helps manage a restaraunt and teaches self defense classes to pay the mortgage.

 

Correct me if I'm wrong, but aren't self-defense classes for the kids who get hassled by these "wannabe-thugs-in-training" you describe?

I mean, most of the kids that fit the profile don't have the self-esteem issues that makes them an easy target on the playground. Quite the opposite, usually.

 

It's more of a hobby for me now, it's not too of a career lucrative here. There're all types of kids, geeks, sissy boys, malicious violent sociopaths, jocks, wannabe gangsters, skater kids, goths, preppy girls, children of illegal aliens, future dykes and softball players you name it. If your parents can afford it, why not? I've taught classes in santa rosa, napa, west sac and benicia demographics don't seem to be in indicater.

 

So you can't weed any of them out? I mean, if the kid is already a known bully, can't you dismiss them?

 

Oh yeah, we kick out the really bad ones, but it's always better if you can guide them. One thing about the job is that unlike thier teachers at school, they respect you and they want to be there. You have ultimate control over them. You can smack them up a little bit during sparring, you can give them pushups, emberass them, put them up against the really tough kids etc. it's almost limitless the amount of power you have over them.

also, self defense is a guise for any type of martial art. Usually parents who can afford lessons don't want them learning to fight, they most likely want to teach them discipline, make them lose weight, build self confidance and probably last self defense and stranger awareness when they're really young.

 

Guess I was one of the 'really bad ones'.

<----geek who got kicked out of karate class 20 yrs ago for insubordination

 

new place as good or better?

 

benefits are far better at the new place. they cost a bit more, but worth it. my current company didn't even offer to pass the costs on to us.

as for work environment, co-workers, etc... only one way to find out.

 

Think you might have the chance to sneak into two office Christmas parties?

 

ugh, I really gotta stop waiting to start a paper until the night before its due :\

 

Good evening all! The football game is pretty good!

 

haha i decided to wait until the last week to do all my java and c++ homework... loving life right now

 

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