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Specific instructions for the Teaching master

This information will help you to complete your part of the quest

When you are on your quest for knowledge there is a three step process that you can follow to help you gather the best quality information possible. Remember that the future of the tribe depends on the quality of the information you collect!

Step 1: Get the big picture . Find web sites that provide an overview of your team's martial art. Familiarize yourself with the general information about your martial art. You can often find overview information under the title overview, about, or even FAQs (frequently asked questions). At this point you are only scouting out places where you might find answers to the questions. The result of your big picture should be a list of URLs (web site addresses) that you can later use to seek answers to the specific questions.

Here are a couple of ways to keep track of your research.

Copy the web site address from the address bar in your web browser and paste it into Microsoft Word or another word processor.
Bookmark the page in your web browser.

Step 2: Answer the questions . Start looking for answers to the specific questions provided below. Since you have already got an overview of the martial art in step one you will have a better idea of where to look for the answers. Gather the information, but try to keep track of the sources so you can provide the tribe with the sources of your information.

Step 3: Quality control . Evaluate the quality of information. Not all information on the internet is complete or even accurate. You will need to examine the quality of the information and images you gather. Use the guides provided by the tribal chief for this purpose.

Check out this super helpful guide to evaluating web pages
Take a look at this guide on evaluating photographs

Levels and ranks that can be achieved (belt colors etc.) for this martial art

Most martial arts have a grading system that allows students of the art to steadily progress in a step by step way to mastery of the art.

What grading system does your martial art employ (eg. belts, colors, etc.)?
What is each level called (eg. black, blue, etc)?
Provide examples of what you have to do to advance for one of the levels?
Can you provide pictures or other examples of any special clothing or other costuming associated with the ranks and levels?
What is the highest rank you can achieve?
How long does it take to achieve this rank?

Examples of some of the stances and positions this martial art teaches

All martial arts have particular stances and “moves” you can make. These are an important part of what makes each martial art different from other martial arts.

What are some of the stances and positions you learn in your martial art?
Can you provide some examples?
What are some of the defensive positions?
What are some of the offensive positions?

Competitions where people can practice their skills in this martial art

Most martial arts have competitions where people can hone their skills. Find out about one or two of these competitions and tell the class about them.

What kinds of competitions are there?
What kinds of prizes and rewards can be won?
Where do the most important competitions take place?
How do you enter the competitions?

Tribal Master bonus questions.

These questions are optional but will help increase your status in the tribe. You don't have to do any of them, but the chief and tribal council will be very impressed if you provide answers to one or more!

Where did the positions and stances of your martial art come from? What are they based on?
Why do you think there are levels and ranks in your martial art? Why do people like to have levels and ranks when they learn a martial art?
What is the best way to prepare for a competition in you martial art and why is it the best?

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