05Principles · 05 of 08 · Attention

Awareness of others

Train with people, not around them. WSKF students are taught to be aware of other people and their surroundings, in every class.

See how we teach this in class All eight principles

01In training

Three circles of awareness

Awareness starts with the person in front of you and widens to everyone in the room.

  1. 01

    Your partner

    Partner work asks you to move at speed without hurting the person in front of you, and to anticipate what they may want or not want.

  2. 02

    The space around you

    Stay aware of your surroundings: where others are training, walking rather than running, and picking up after yourself.

  3. 03

    The club

    Be courteous to everyone in the room. WSKF Australia describes itself as a large family that likes to train together.

Pairs of adult students in white gi training face to face across a busy hall

02As students progress

Aware of others. Open to them.

When children move up to the Juniors classes (8 to 12), there is a greater focus on working with others: listening and focusing, and being open-minded and aware of others and their surroundings.

At every age, students are taught to anticipate what others may want or not want, and to be courteous to them.

03Train with WSKF

See how we teach awareness of others in class

Come to a class and see the principles at work. Tell us your area and the club will confirm a suitable class for your age.

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04Related principles

Awareness of others is what makes self control and good manners possible, and it begins with respect.