How do you become a martial arts teacher?

[@cainmorano4956]

How do you make a small fortune in martial arts? Start with a large fortune.

[@o.j9793]

@Otis Kamryn that’s fake lmao

[@lkvideos7181]

Pretty easy. You have to get struck by lightning while bitten by a snake. That will unlock all your supressed martial arts master genes. Works everytime.

[@paweandonisgawralidisdobrz2522]

Kung Fury?

[@Dealio09]

is there an app for that?

[@smradztoiek]

Tank you for the advice.

[@scottbracha2982]

Lol hey it worked for Chuck norris😂

[@ironmikehallowween]

I think teaching combat sports /martial arts is a great thing. For me, it doesn’t pay any bills. In fact, I lose money constantly. But I will do it as long as I am able. Why? Because teaching others makes me train hard. It also makes me learn new techniques and drill down existing ones. It improves me as a martial artist and as a person. Plus, seeing people get better, stronger, faster, and more confident, makes me extremely happy. Sometimes, a student will ask me after they do a technique exceptionally well, or throw a great combo: Why are you smiling? Did I do something wrong? I say, no, what you just did was beautiful to me. It made my whole day.....Now, do it again.

[@poorkwamoi]

well said. Loved it

[@talaniel]

Yeah, contrary to Mr. Dewey, I like teaching children, although it is damn hard sometimes :-) No money in that, but the feeling! It is great to see them grow.

[@kofukuda7248]

"EVERYTHING it takes" Be the first one to show up and the last one to leave Train with intention Be open to criticism Train with better people Train with new people Lead by example Put. In. Time. Rank and experience can't be rushed, but being a kids bjj/Muay Thai coach has REALLY put my knowledge to the test. Knowing is one thing, knowing enough to teach is a whole diffetent animal 🤨

[@talaniel]

Yes, it is not easy to teach somebody :-) Really need to know more, to be able to explain why these akward moves and why this and that...

[@BWater-yq3jx]

9:29 The bags, mat, platform... Gotta say that was pretty industrious! Respect. ✊ 😁

[@j.a.s.p.e.r.]

I needed this video because I'm looking forward to opening my own dojo at some point for BJJ and boxing and kickboxing and stuff like that

[@LeoS2Fly]

Greetings from Poland, mate!

[@StevieSouthOfficial]

Deweys like the dad you never asked for. Always uplifting and guiding his community

[@pancho43]

I teach martial arts since 2010. Today I'm 40 years old, I had this desire to make a living with what I love the most since I was a kid, I started back in 2010 by (accident) my former Muay Thai coach called me and asked if I would like to buy his gym with all the pads, bags, matts aso asf....i said yes and so I began. In the beginning I had like Ramsey 3 Jobs, welder on constructions and bouncer/security officer and gave 5 times a week my JKD and Muay Thai/Sanda classes. I took me around 4 years to make enough money with my gym to quit welding and constructions (which was from Mo-Fr) and I still work as security officer and bodyguard next to my gym. Go for your dreams and never stop learning. Hope you will get to your goal and wish you all the best. 😊 Regards from Switzerland

[@poorkwamoi]

great insight again, Mr. Ramsey. You are definitely one of the great Martial Arts Teachers I have ever seen. I agree with about 90% of your teachings. That's pretty good! Hahah. Great video coach

[@Scyllax]

Moi Wee He talks and changes the color of his beard weekly. Banzai, Sensei!

[@poorkwamoi]

@@Scyllax haha, I really need to watch more. Sometimes I binge watch and miss out. Thanks for pointing it out! And Banzai! Hahaha have a great holiday season

[@RoutaAskel]

Funnily enough, we have a very similiar starting point. I was given a mixed group of students to teach (ITF TKD) and I absolutely love teaching kids. Not saying I don't enjoy teaching adults, but there is someting so satisfying about seeing youngsters grow and learn. Granted, I don't do this as a full time job, but I never regret starting the teaching. So to Totoro I say: Go for it, and good luck to you.

[@Scyllax]

RoutaAskel And making them do buck-naked pushups until their buttocks glisten with sweat is your favorite.

[@RoutaAskel]

@@Scyllax You need Jesus in your life.

[@Scyllax]

RoutaAskel Everybody who has Jesus in his life enjoys fucking boys in the ass. Ask an evangelical minister or a Catholic Priest.

[@RoutaAskel]

@@Scyllax Considering where your mind went, that sounds to be a fit for you then

[@Scyllax]

RoutaAskel Putting boys in dresses so they can cavort around you is your favorite.

[@ravenironside3274]

This is one of the most inspiring, honest and motivational video I've watched in a while, I needed to see this, thanks bro.

[@thomasc1869]

Thank you for making a video regarding this topic. I have been training for 17 years, incorporated a business so I could run a small club. (After teaching kids, recieving blessing from instructor, and so I could acquire insurance). The video you made about certifications was also quite eye opening. Both of these topics have been on my mind to varying degrees throughout my life. In the US, the state I live in you do need a State License permitting you to be a juvenile martial arts instructor. I am so exhausted at the belief that being a martial arts instructor is not a real job. Much respect. Thank you Ramsey. Off to work the night shift, in the pursuit of cultivating resilience and developing character.

[@timboslice980]

This advice could translate to any passion or profession. Excellent message.

[@Dealio09]

Thanks for the advice coach Dewey. Can also be applied to one's life passions in general

[@timb2606]

New subscriber here- can I just be the probably thousandth person to compliment the glorious voice you have? If martial arts loses its shine for you, a career as an operatic baritone awaits!

[@vinkelitz]

It's great that you released a video like this. There are lots of people out there who want their sons and daughters to obtain high status jobs such as being doctors, lawyers, nurses, accountants and other things, forgetting that people can obtain a high status position doing whatever they love to do. Money really is the biggest motivator for getting a certain job, but i can't blame people too hard for thinking that way. Financial security is one of the best things we can have :P

[@poorkwamoi]

well said!!

[@winfehler]

Spoken true - having money is a most convenient thing, but that’s all there is to it; unless you use that convenience and peace of mind you get from it for something, it won’t be a fulfilling endeavor on its own.

[@StevieSouthOfficial]

Your such a great storyteller Dewey!

[@GokceOzlu]

don't know why, but your speech touched me so much man, anyway, thanks for all the inspiration, love your sayings & sincerity

[@xalian17]

You have a wisdom about you sir. When you speak, you put real context into cliche topics

[@davidbrandt6925]

I would be grateful to have another great instructor out there they're hard to find. Mr. Ramsey nails it most of the time lol very sage advice and awesome job for building your own equipment! Way back in the 80's I was scheduled to go to a military school so I asked a fellow coworker to help me train before i went. He was mainly a boxer when describing his place in the martial arts with a flatened nose. lol heavy bag work is awesome! Get out there and train us!

[@coachomri5468]

Thank you so so much Mr.Dewey It was exactly what I was looking for ❤️

[@bigboy-hp1bb]

Our honor is our power! Great quote

[@Eph_Wilson]

Ramsey, real quick - you’ve spent some time talking about fight scenes; what are your five favorite movies featuring martial arts? Movies can’t usually depict them too accurately in the interest of entertainment, but some movies are closer than others, and some display picture-perfect techniques that inspire us to learn martial arts. What are some movies that inspired you, and that you might recommend? PS - This includes movies like Rocky and the Creed movies. Boxing is definitely a martial art too!

[@winfehler]

Ephraim Belnap - If I may add my two cents: Regarding swordsmanship (Kenjutsu), the very old japanese samurai movies („7 Samurai“, „Ronin“ etc.) are a good representation of the art; the people choreographing the fights were classically trained in the old ways for one thing and they wished to bring that to the silver screen (for the most part; there were already more „flashy“ depictions of MA back then, i.g. the „Zatoichi“ series of movies)

[@daniel-zh9nj6yn6y]

I want to know too.

[@potentialhotcomics2716]

You become a martial art teacher when someone is willing to learn from you.

[@sergionegrete1210]

Great video Ramsey. A motivational speech with martial arts as facade.

[@Projacked1]

Knowledge itself is the martial art.

[@Projacked1]

I have SO much respect for people who use their brain as a resource, excellent video Master D!

[@nylezfuller4746]

you have the voice to Narrate for books!

[@michaelbuelow9275]

Another aspect of becoming a martial arts instructor is to learn how to teach. A separate and vital line of study. Just practicing your martial arts is not enough.

[@Scyllax]

Michael Buelow Breathing is important to not being dead.

[@talaniel]

Yeah, and I think especially when teaching children - it is another level of difficulty I think :-)

[@LordFarquaad35]

A good book I suggest reading up on is The Martial Arts Teacher by Jonathan Bluestein. It goes through several of the day to day challenges to teaching martial arts, particularly in regards to relating to people on many different levels.

[@christophervelez1561]

This is awesome

[@678WushuStudent]

Thankyou for sharing

[@goranmekota7540]

It will differ from country to country and I never looked too much into it, but from what i gathered along the way in our country it is most: 1) self regulated criteria of specific traditional MA organisations 2) education and certifications of central state-level bodies for recognized combat sports 3) degrees from the faculty of kinesiology (either scientific or professional). It is my impression that a lot of successful coaches have a career path that goes from successful competition in the given sport to coaching certificates to part-time -professional degree programs at the said faculty, either in the particular sport of a more general field like "physical conditioning for athletes". So IMHO you need to look into your local regulations in general and for the specific MA or sport in particular, and also look into options that might amplify your income source potentials with certifications (if needed) for more general sport coaching (like aforementioned degree in sport conditioning, or fitness etc). More than a few full-time coaches around here do that as it helps them in physical preparation of competitive athletes in their sport, but also in widening their client base beyond the particular sport, specially into general fitness that attracts a lot of clients.

[@رواياتمغربية-ر6ق]

believe in yourself and be realistic

[@duchi882]

*How to become a Martial Arts Teacher:* 1. Succeed in No Nut November 2. Unlock the Secrets of Time and Space 3. Teach your ways

[@chrismayclin6397]

I’m grateful to be teaching martial arts, even as only an after school activity. My primary job as a public school teacher is an even greater passion, though. A union helps with job security as well.😆

[@amigofriends7633]

Big man !!!! Thanks i can be poor really poor alone and sick but the martial arts can make feel a happy poor that for me really expensive .. greeetings !!!

[@GuitarsRockForever]

Becoming a legit martial art teacher is hard. Becoming a fake master who can scam people for money is slightly easier. All you have to know is marketing skills. It still requires skills, but easier.

[@marcgoulet1967]

thanks

[@imbatmanireallyam9122]

Maybe it sounds weird but I just notice that u really work good with ur voice. Nice deep friendly voice. Have a good day sir

[@talaniel]

Not weird at all. He is a pleasure to listen to.

[@imbatmanireallyam9122]

@@talaniel it really is. ASMR artist in future? I'm kidding hehe

[@TonberryShuffle]

One thing not covered here (I looked into previously before changing career options) is to make sure you're actually allowed to teach in your dedicated style(s). Some styles have rules or requirements such as age, experience, rank, or other things like that before you can teach. It seems like it's common sense, right? But it could save you a future fight. Especially if that style is part of a larger organization that regulates that kind of thing.

[@christophergrimes5453]

Less than a minute and a half in and Ramsey's throwing shade hard!

[@RamseyDewey]

I don’t even know what that means.

[@christophergrimes5453]

@@RamseyDewey you're comment towards government oversight, and whether they should tell you what you're allowed to learn.

[@Eternalnight198]

How do you become a martial arts teacher? Answer: Get out there and train.

[@namelessandfaceless9822]

I'm actually inspired to just go out and make my own heavy bag.

[@josephbedwell3164]

I would love to teach self defense. Real self defense. Pretty much, remove yourself from the situation before the situation gets worse logic. Aside from that, I would like to employ standard fitness training with bag work and sparring. Generally, knowing how to kick somebody in the head does no good unless you are actually flexible enough to do it and strong enough to apply a considerable amount of force to it.

[@TheSubwaysurfer]

you be one an instructor by teaching. Start with one student then let it grow.

[@chingusdundlawn3562]

Hey Ramsey, been loving the videos lately and hope you and your family have enjoyed the holidays so far. I wanted to get your opinion on a video that came out two or so weeks ago from Jubilee about guessing the expert self defense instructor from the fake. The results were... interesting, to say the least. I'm curious to see who you'd guess.

[@spankythegreek]

Follow the path that God has chosen for us, and he will provide the rest.

[@pafightclub6311]

Thank you I created a channel and was discouraged since I broke my phone and couldn't remember my password (I've created a new one with no new content) My dream is to have a few fights professionally but my ultimate goal is to become a trainer... I appreciate this video... Thank you much

[@blockmasterscott]

It is a real job. Especially when it comes to auditing. Ugh. Number one reason for martial ya schools failing is poor bookkeeping.

[@robbybee70]

I believe number 2 is marketing failures

[@blockmasterscott]

@@robbybee70 I had forgotten about that, good point!

[@Sharikacat]

The major TMAs have a national body or some version of group collective, but it's all self-governed. My instructor does have a certificate from one such body. Accreditation is basically demonstrating to a panel of your peers that you can faithfully teach your art, more or less like how a PhD student would earn their doctorate. I think this is a very important way to not be a McDojo. Anyone can open up a dojo and get students, but if you are truly committed to your art, then you will do so only with this physical permission from those proven individuals who have walked the path before you. Getting a black belt is not enough- it's not even a sufficient start.

[@Orion797]

What's name of your gym and where is it exactly? Does it have a website?

[@antoninb.6735]

It happens that in France for most martial arts and sports you have to have some state sanctionned diploma to be able to teach. And it so coincidentally happens that most martial arts teachers are lame. Especially when it comes to ring sports.

[@sukotsutoCSSR]

I used to train kicking a metal pole wrapped with rope kicking with my steel-toed boots on. That's the long story short of how I accidentally learned savate.

[@martinv.b.3415]

imo the first step should be to assist the trainers in your club. Teaching-practice helps a lot to get a deeper understanding of the main principles of a fight and will improve your own style a lot. But it's the opportunity to test for yourself if this is the thing for you to do for a living... And you have to be the guy, people like to take advice from - you might be the best fighter but the worst teacher or vice versa - so you have to find out and find your way to balance these two things and afterwards build up your gym if it seems to be the right. Good luck for your long journry...

[@LordFarquaad35]

Dunio von Benum kzbin.info/www/bejne/aHiVXqGngM2hrLs

[@martinv.b.3415]

@@LordFarquaad35 and there is stilla lot untold - it's a journey without knowing the destination or which ways are best - so you can just try out and be aware when the time had come to turn around - so you don't ride a dead horse any further...

[@LordFarquaad35]

Dunio von Benum I agree. Going all in from the start is probably not the most rational option. Treating it as a small project/hobby at the start and slowly building upon would be a better approach. If it doesn’t work out then you at least gave it a try and not lost a huge fortune. Being a teacher is more than being good at the art you train. Being able to relate to people on many different levels is one of the key requirements.

[@BobbyPoynter]

How do I coach youth martial arts?

[@fireeaglefitnessmartialart935]

12:00 sounds like you made a pro wrestling mat. Only needed ring posts. Lol.

[@Nephozx]

Ramsey is pretty much the modern day Gandhi.

[@ninjascoob]

I have a question. I currently teach Taekwondo and have my own club which I teach once a week. I’m currently training in Kali (5years) and JKD (18 months) alongside my Taekwondo (13 years) to improve myself. How did you go about transitioning from teaching 1 day a week to doing it as a full time job?

[@back2basegym729]

Teach morre days. Do you have your one dojo ?

[@Skyldyel]

There might be some psychological reasons not to talk about your goals too much. Subconsciousness is a strange thing and it is particularly iffy with "The Truth". There was a study where they gave two groups certain goals. One group had to tell everyone what their goals are and then work towards them, the other just note them down and work towards them. The first group accomplished less but felt a lot better about what they did so far. It seems sometimes our brain mistakes "talking about a goal" with "reaching that goal".

[@ChrisCapoccia]

Is it really that much different from working as any other kind of fitness instructor? Sure, Ramsey's personal path is unique, but there are lots of potential paths to doing something as a martial arts instructor even if it's only a part time job and you have to keep another job to pay the bills. Find some initial step that gets you started and don't think about it as just one big mountain to jump over all at once. Like Ramsey started teaching kids. It could even start with "free" teaching. Do you spend time helping the white belts in your gym right now? And is that satisfying? Each of these small steps helps you have confidence that you actually want to keep going that direction. Or maybe you start down this path and then decide later you really want to do something else

[@blindassassin8553]

Totoro!? My neighbor totoro Awesome movie!

[@yeout4386]

how do i know i know enough a 1st degree black belt a 2st degree black belt

[@thekwoods7234]

Step one of becoming coach bring paperwork.so Ramsey you wanna be a coach what makes you qualified? Ramseys sets down x-rays of cracked skull ! Enough said snowflakes. I'll follow a man into battle if he's fought said battles before so that's step one oh oh oh step two is be a good father figure haha yep why are you such a good father figure Ramsey ? Man if you could bring Coherence outta a fans question on KZbin who's English is spotty.... you a coach!!! Be safe and keep swinging Ramsey!

[@robbybee70]

believe it or not I have seen it happen by accident more then once. as far as setting out to do it, any chance this person speaks Russian? you can go to higher education (like college) specifically for combat sports/martial arts in Russia. as far as in the USA (other countries of course could vary wildly) one of the easiest ways to go about it is either trying to get a class schedule for a YMCA or at a church. church's are often looking for things they can do to help their community (at least we hope lol) and sometimes if you can work out the schedule to be out of their way when they need the space you can often use the area free or very cheap. there are a lot of potentaill opportunities, the real question that will impact things most heavily is what you plan to teach, the needs of a TKD academy vary dramatically from a Judo club...anyway I have seen more then one martial arts academy open and prosper so I'd be very glad to share my experiences with this person who asked or anyone else for that matter.

[@blaa443blaa2]

thing is I never wanted to be a martial arts teacher, but our taekwondo club is so small that I'm being "forced" to become one. That dream is not difficult to fulfill here in our small city in south-eastern Finland. So I'm still blue stripe, but supposed to begin to teach classes.. Interesting, huh ? (I'm not paid for it though, almost no-one is here , even the greatest, almost all the clubs are non-profits ) I kinda oppose this though, as I believe that someone who teaches others should be quite adequate at the thing they are teaching. . Thinking of ditching the club and starting kung fu. BUT THE LOYALTY .. Damn..

[@averagestudent4466]

Hey all, I would like to share my story. I began training at the age of five in Shotokan (currently a black belt) and boxing and later added Muay Thai and Taekwondo (currently a black belt) to my arsenal while also beginning (though only a year ago) Jiu-Jitsu, Kung Fu, and Capoeria. I have had a few amateur fights (10-2) in order to better understand the sports. Recently at age eighteen, I opened my first gym with the goal to teach as much as I can to people who need it. I have made a handbook and visual guide and in-depth analysis of every technique I teach and so on and so forth. As it stands, I am having trouble attracting students. It feels like due to my age, I am not taken seriously even though I carry myself professionally; even though I have credentials, I understand I do not know everything, but I at least thought I knew enough to teach. It is becoming disheartening to have little to no growth for months at a time as my class currently only has a dozen regular students, and this is despite advertising, flyers, and social media. Any advice would be amazing.

[@jeffnorris8848]

Lets look at your motives."the goal to teach as much as I can to people who need it " is dozen students in need enough? I suspect your question is more about personal financial success and respect than merely teaching those in need. Generally speaking Famous coaches have to have Famous students. That means competitions and medals. Another model would be to see what your current group of students want and ask if they are getting it from you. If you are meeting their needs/wants then target people with similar needs/wants.

[@Scyllax]

Krieg Zer0 And then, you got angry, changed into the Hulk, and killed all your students.

[@averagestudent4466]

@@jeffnorris8848 I want to reach more people. I am happy with my twelve, but I always expect a thirteenth in need so to speak. My class is not run for profit as all funds go to bettering the training environment to increase effectiveness of class

[@jeffnorris8848]

Excellent. So then talk to your students. Are you meeting their needs? Find out why they joined and where they came from. Then target to a similar demographic. Invite their friends and family to the Dojo.

[@averagestudent4466]

@@Scyllax I'm sorry?

[@smradztoiek]

Step one: Get a 1947 Ford. Step two: get some wax. Step three: coax a wimpy gaijin to polish and wax the car. Step four: secretly pull night shifts at Costco to pay the rent.

[@jameslloyd7891]

I really like your videos, but obviously their are huge differences between martial arts and just the most basic stuff for self defense or dealing will bad people, ie a shy person bullied doesn't need aeons of training to defend themselves from a gang or bully attack walk run away use most effect attack to escape or what about living with bad neighbours on drugs what's your thoughts thx jamdes

[@DadBodFit]

Ramsay Im 31, I work a dead end job and have been a student of Martial Arts for a decade now (took up my journey in college at age 22). Is it possible for me to transition into teaching as a career? Or am I too old to start from scratch

[@RamseyDewey]

Dude, my mother emigrated to America without an education, and put herself through school in her 30’s and 40’s while raising 7 children by herself while working as a janitor. She’s about to retire from her teaching career, and close to finishing her PhD as old lady. 31 is a good age to get stuff done. Get after it man.

[@DadBodFit]

@@RamseyDewey Thank you for the kind and swift reply. Your mother is an inspiration. I feel like it's time then to at least try. Thank you again.

[@miguelnovais3878]

My kickboxing Coach says my stance is to sideways (becouse of my 2 year intence taekwondo training), and it makes it harder for me to generate power with my hands, and makes me avoid brawls and i that i should be confortable brawling in the gym when its safe. Im afraid if i adapt a new kickboxe muaythay stance, i'll lose what makes me diferent. Can I get your opinion Ramsey? Should i be Stephen Thompson or Cowboy. Can i have multiple stances and change as necessary?

[@RamseyDewey]

Of course you can and should be able to change stances dynamically in a fight, from a side stance to a squared forward offensive stance, to a squared defensive stance with most of the weight on the back leg, to a back stance where you can spin and pivot, etc... it gives you more options. So learn them all. That being said, a side stance can allow you to move very quickly and cover a lot of ground. This can work really well in a larger arena. It does not work well at all in a smaller arena. One of the biggest drawbacks of a side stance is exposing yourself to leg kicks that you can’t check. If your taekwondo is good enough, and you’re fast enough, you can counter kick with a lead leg side kick, a front kick, or a spinning back kick. Watch Michael Venon Page’s fights. He’s made a whole career out of the side stance. Buy pay close attention to his last loss and how that leg kick caught him- a kick that would have simply bounced off him from a squared stance.

[@miguelnovais3878]

@@RamseyDewey thanks, you're the best :)

[@tonysicily2687]

Easy one to answer, Train hard, learn your Skillset Learn how to teach, just knowing your material does not make you a good teacher Learn about your intended student base, you cannot teach the same way to all demographics Take 30 years to hone your skills with free lessons Give back to the community

[@gilgamesh7055]

ayy, first time im early to your videos! The title of this video has been answered and explained in detail by my Sensei and Sempai's. If any of you would like to read their words just reply and ill do my best recalling from memory.

[@pafightclub6311]

Reply :)

[@gilgamesh7055]

@@pafightclub6311 Well, i remember a couple of times our most experienced teacher, so experienced that his black belt is almost completely faded into white, once stood infront of us and said these words: "One day you all will be standing where im standing today. When that time comes a new generation will walk through that door and it is your responsibility to teach them the right way. Our art is routed in tradition for over a thousand years. That is why i am relentless in making sure you learn every detail and understand every aspect and philosophy from it. What i teach, i pass on from what ive been taught. Likewise i expect you to pass on what ive taught. Not just punches, kicks and blocks, but also morals, perspectives and humbling, pass those on most importantly. Be prepared to do those things anywhere at anytime in life, and youve already become a leader before me"

[@pafightclub6311]

@@gilgamesh7055 Yes! I agree being a martial arts teacher or coach builds a relationship that extends beyond the craft... It is important to be aware of this... However I believe, rather I know ! WE all have different perspectives on similar ideas and principles... A teacher needs to allow a person to draw their own conclusions as well! That is how a teacher still learns and the relationship becomes mutually beneficial. Also methods so old have been tried and true... We all have our own truths as well and we can apply these concepts to our life. We need to grow as well and make changes when necessary. Rules from a discipline can be applied and removed when necessary that is the very fine line a GREAT TEACHER MUST WALK.... The ability to do so does not come with KNOWLEDGE BUT FROM WISDOM........ IMO.... thank you for responding !!!

[@gilgamesh7055]

@@pafightclub6311 Cheers mate.

[@TheSubwaysurfer]

martial arts instructor is no different than a coach a gym teacher or a personal trainer and people don't think that's impractical.

[@daniel-zh9nj6yn6y]

Some trainers have 3-4 group classes in one day, 5-6 days a week.

[@robertsmith6068]

you find a place to rent or buy then advertise that you are a teacher and so forth.

[@TheSubwaysurfer]

I know you e been told before but you have a great voice You should be a broadcaster or at least doing voice overs.

[@OpenMynd82]

Why dye are you using? I'm tryna hide some of my grey in my beard...how are u making it stay black?

[@GuitarsRockForever]

I think that's his nature color, or close to.

[@talaniel]

Why hide grey in your beard? All the wise men had white beards - Mr. Miyagi, Obi-wan Kenobi, Gandalf...

[@yaboi-km2qn]

Why do people say things like ‘it’s not a real job’. Just rude really.

[@jaketheasianguy3307]

People these days never considered anything that related to sport or entertainment is a legit job.All they wanted for their kids is to become doctor,engineer and stuffs.I once told my mum and dad when i was 10 that i wanted to be a game developer and they just laugh at me,shake their head like i just spilled nonsense.Back when i was 18,they tried their best to shove and push me into med school,i said i don't like it and imagine the shock on their face.I'm practicing martial arts right now but i know i'm suck at teaching and professional competition is a no go so making martial arts profitable to be considred a dead end.Imagine doing a job that you hate every minute of it but you still do it just because of decent salary for 30 years,sounds like a very pathetic and sad life.

[@jabom22]

Hello coach Ramsey, I have been binge watching many of your videos, enjoying the content. A couple of months from now I hope to look back at this comment and see how much I have improved since then. I'm looking into starting HEMA, because of my interest in swordplay and also the other historical ascpects associated with it, but I would like to know what martial art would be good for form as a second option? Having suffered some injuries in the past I know that competition is unlikely to be for me. Keep up the nice content! by the way have you seen this series on youtube for self defense? Might be nice for the self defense analysis series: kzbin.info/www/bejne/l6KWnqF6h7t8p5I

[@Scyllax]

Find enough suckers or marks (students) to pay for your suits and ‘shine.

[@cesaralvesdemoraes3187]

What's up with your beard color changing every video?

[@itzbebop]

Only way to make real money as an instructor. Own the school and have instructors under you.

[@LokiCDK]

Is it children you don't enjoy teaching? Or is it the parents of the children that are just a bear to deal with?

[@talaniel]

I believe he meant children. Or at least from my experience, parents are not a problem. Actually, they could become a problem when they force a child to train, but the child does not want to. I recall one such a case - this boy really did not enjoyed the training, but kept coming because of his mother. Well, he stopped coming after several years - he's won probably after all. I've never seen his mother to tell her something...

[@LokiCDK]

@@talaniel in my experience, the parents are ALWAYS the problem when it comes to kids in sports. "Why is my son still a yellow belt, why doesn't Billy get to play centre? Why isn't my child captain? Do you even know how to coach!?" And that's all without ever looking at how they push the child into hating the sport.

[@rajkamalD.o.G100]

Ok I have got a question for you. what do you think of Flat Earth theory/conspiracy? There is a huge growth of flath earth believers in recent time .What is your take on this?

[@RamseyDewey]

I thought it was just a joke. Are there people who are serious about this?

[@rajkamalD.o.G100]

@@RamseyDewey Of course there are :D .And the number is just increasing day by day..Joe Rogan even did a podcast once with Eddie Bravo over this issue ..

[@zawarali7422]

Haha third

[@KK-bt6nc]

Wtf happened to his beard

[@glendamarie9606]

I was with you until you said you cant speak it into existance becsuse you most definitly can

[@RamseyDewey]

Magical thinking is a lie.

[@eatingbitter1756]

if you really want to make a life of teaching, maybe you should learn how to be a teacher, first, maybe in concert with learn to be a martial artiest. The old saying about those that can't teach, both my parents were teachers, and the true of the road is most that teach can't. So i'd advise going to a local community college, or your public liberty, get stuck in about teaching.

[@ShinFahima]

Feels like first! Edit: Crap, second. >:l

[@norigib6186]

Runny Szanboti It’s okay. You’re first to me.