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The Catalyst #44

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As fall approaches and a light breeze invites us out, the energy in the world of gymnastics is only heating up. With the Artistic Gymnastics World Championships just around the corner, it’s the perfect time to celebrate the strength, grace, and discipline that define the sport.

In this edition of our newsletter, we take a closer look at strength training for gymnasts, advanced Shotokan karate techniques and secrets to keeping a steady pace as a new educator.

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📰 Gymnastics strength training: a complete guide for coaches and athletes
📰 More cool stuff: 3 advanced Shotokan karate techniques you should be teaching & 3 ways new teachers can pace themselves

🎧 Leaps of Ambition: Gymnastics Club Macau x Classcard

+ Sales Dashboard & helpful tools/news

Gymnastics Strength Training: A Complete Guide for Coaches and Athletes 🤸

By Dhwani Shah, classcardapp.com

“Gymnasts make their movements look effortless, but behind the exemplary poise and precision lies immense physical strength.”

Strength training is a crucial part of gymnastics conditioning. The force and repetition of high-impact movements demand power and endurance across the entire body. Thus, incorporating the right strength training into your gymnastics program can help athletes reach their full potential while staying safe and strong.

Exercises like handstands, push-ups, planks, squats and lunges help build upper, lower body and core strength, which ultimately boost performance, improve form and reduce the risk of injury.

More cool stuff 🪄

3 Advanced Shotokan Karate Techniques You Should be Teaching

By Pratheeksha Mani, classcardapp.com

“Advanced techniques aren’t just about complexity or flair—they push students to think critically, respond with precision, and grow both mentally and physically.” 🥋

Advanced Shotokan karate techniques push learners to refine their skills beyond the basics, improving balance, timing, and reflexes. Techniques like the reverse roundhouse kick, thrusting back kick, and angled lunge punch, improve not only physical strength but also mental focus, agility, and coordination, enhancing overall martial arts abilities and confidence.

3 Ways New Teachers Can Pace Themselves

By Elizabeth S. Cassells, edutopia.org

“As with a long race, if you push yourself too hard, too early, and too fast, you won’t have the energy to finish.” 👩‍🏫

For educators new to the field, trying to do too much too soon can often lead to burnout. It’s important to keep a steady pace, be kind to yourself through mistakes, and focus on the tasks that create the greatest impact. By spacing out ideas and prioritizing what truly impacts student learning, new teachers can achieve more by doing less—mindfully and effectively.

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Leaps of Ambition | Gymnastics Club Macau x Classcard 🎙️ 05:52 mins

01:01 - 01:59 - Our gymnastics club started small in 2013, with very few classes and schools. We realized the demand for these classes, so we started to expand and eventually, found our own space and gym.

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03:57 - 05:35 - Classcard helps a lot with my day-to-day, which mainly involves student enrolment and invoicing. We also use it to sell merchandise and track inventory. Lead management and waitlisting are very useful features too.

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