Helping 2013

Darlene De La Rosa 4/26/12 8:15 p.m.
1) What ideas do you have for your senior project and why?
-DDLR: Pediatrics cancer care, because I have been working at a hospital 3 years and out of all the patients that i see and that i talk with, the kids are the on that have always one my heart. I just feel like their some of the strongest people on earth that fight an inner everyday and still keep a smile on their face.
(2) What do you plan to do to complete the 10 hours of service learning (working with an expert) which is due prior to senior year starting?  Note: They also have to complete the 50 hours during the school year.
-DDLR: Volunteer at the children's hospital in L.A. What the volunteer service does is read and give comfort to the children, and this is what I am going to be going in to with my senior project.
JJG: Just in case you do not get the position, stay at the hospital you are working at.

(3) What do you hope to see or expect to see when watching the class of 2012 present their two hour presentations?

-DDLR: Power points definitely, hands on activities, or maybe activities that put you in the position in the certain career they are speaking of. 

JJG: Pay attention, it would be nice to have people paying attention to the work that was so stressed upon all year long. Keep in mind certain things that are common with all presentations will be requirements for next year.

(4) What questions do they have about senior project?  What additional recommendations would you give the 2013 student about senior project?  Be specific and note what you told them.
-DDLR: Whats the exact format for the senior presentation?
JJG: Most people have sponge which last about 2-5 min. Next introduction and foundation of your senior project. Each last about 2-5 min. Next would be your answers and activities. One answer should last 10 min for 3 answer presentation, 15 min for 2 answer. Mostly what your answers are and the time. Best answer and conclusion is 3-5 minutes. 
DDLR: Who are we presenting to?
JJG: juniors & seniors and either senior or junior teacher.
DDLR:What are the requirements to your activity?
JJG: It has to correspond with your answer.
DDLR: Dress Code?
JJG: Formal or anything that would correspond with topic.

Fourth Interview Questions

1.)  What is the most effective way to become a successful Jiu-Jitsu practitioner?
2.) 2) What do you think is a successful jiu-jitsu practitioner?
3) How would you determine effectiveness when judging some one in Jiu-Jitsu?
4) What is it that you tend to emphasize when you teach Jiu-Jitsu? Why?
5) What should a jiu-jitsu practitioner always remember from first belt to last?
6) Have you ever tried any other type of martial art? If so, how would they differ from Jiu-Jitsu? If not, how do you think they differ?

7.) Do these martial arts influence your teaching styles?

8.) Do you believe that a student should train with an open mind to other martial arts? Why or why not?

9.) Is a grappling situation always necessary as many jiu-jitsu enthusiast emphasize?
10) Why did you first start learning jiu-jitsu?
11) Why did you decide to teach aikido?
12) In your opinion what would say makes you a successful teacher?
13) Is it necessary to become a black belt in jiu-jitsu?
14) What would you say about the importance of knowing a human's anatomy?
15) What do you consider when i say "one has mastered a technique"?
16) In your opinion does one need to be in said "top" physical shape in order to know jiu-jitsu?
17) Do you believe in the thought of of underestimating someone's knowledge can lose you the fight?
18) In a fight what is the most important thing a jiu-jitsu practitioner must do?
19) What makes jiu-jitsu so different and unique from the martial arts, technique wise?
20) Does jiu-jitsu, as many teachers say incorporate all of modern asian arts into one?

Third Interview Question

1. In your opinion what is the best way to become a successful Jiu-Jitsu practitioner?

2. How can Jiu-Jitsu used in any situation requiring self-defense?

3. Do you think Jiu-Jitsu must know to any one studying martial arts?

4. What should a Jiu-Jitsu fighter mainly focus on when faced with an opponent?

5. How does Jiu-Jitsu compare with other known martial arts?

6. Do you think japanese Jiu-Jitsu has gained popularity due to the rise of UFC cage fights?
7. What do you mainly focus on teaching your students at your dojo?
8. Do you think martial arts weapon training is essential?
9. Is basic knowledge of anatomy key in a fight?
10. What is your opinion Jiu-Jitsu mainly being a grappling martial art?

Second Interview Questions

1.) How long have you been studying Jiu-Jitsu?
2.) How did you begin studying Jiu-Jitsu?
3.)Is Jiu-Jitsu the only martial arts you know?
4.)At a professional level, who else have you taught?
5.)Have you yourself altered the current style of Jiu-Jitsu that you teach us?

Interview Preparation part 1

1. I am interviewing Nick De Mauro instructor at my dojo. I am interviewing sensei Nick since he is the instructor at my dojo and he is 8th degree black belt
2. I will ask him how long he has been studying for and what is his philosophy on Jiu-Jitsu