“The Martial Arts Instructor’s Handbook: 20 Essential Teaching Tips”


Are you a Martial Arts instructor looking to elevate your teaching skills and retain more students?

For over 26 years, I’ve taught 22,000+ kids' classes and held seminars worldwide for all ages and levels. Now, I’m giving away my free ebook filled with 20 essential teaching tips that will help you improve your classes, boost student engagement, and make learning more enjoyable.

What You’ll Learn:

  • How to create a welcoming, inspiring class atmosphere
  • Practical strategies for teaching all age groups
  • Building better relationships with students for retention
  • Key tips to help you be a better teacher


Download your free copy now and start creating impactful classes that your students will love.

Read What Others Are Saying About The Free Handbook

Tommy Moore

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“The way in which Eddie Quinn teaches classes, manages energy and keeps people smiling as they get safer was always a big inspiration for me. I try to emulate that effect in what I do and how I teach. He's just released a free ebook which i...”

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“The way in which Eddie Quinn teaches classes, manages energy and keeps people smiling as they get safer was always a big inspiration for me. I try to emulate that effect in what I do and how I teach. He's just released a free ebook which is a solid reminder of how to make sure your classes / seminars live rent free between the ears of those who attend. Give it a whirl - you'll have it done in the time it takes to down a brew. Pick a few bits, and do it! Tommy Joe Moore 🥊❤️🙏 ”

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Keith Cromwell

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“I've just finished reading Eddie's book - absolutely brilliant!! It's a MUST read for any MA instructor - or, indeed, ANY teacher. Having met Eddie when he started teaching my (then) young son, I have had the privilege of being one of Eddies...”

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“I've just finished reading Eddie's book - absolutely brilliant!! It's a MUST read for any MA instructor - or, indeed, ANY teacher. Having met Eddie when he started teaching my (then) young son, I have had the privilege of being one of Eddies' students for 20 years. For many of those I have been one of Eddie's instructors, assisting him with his Childsafe classes and gradings and with various adult seminars, both in the UK and abroad. What struck me most about this gem of a book is that whilst I was reading it, it was just like listening to Eddie teaching - what he has written is exactly how he teaches - from the heart and with total commitment!! A brilliant guide. ”

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Marc Schober

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“This short handbook is good advice for teaching in general. You can use it for martial arts training, for teaching students in university or at home for your kids. I already used some of these tips in university when I was teaching students electr...”

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“This short handbook is good advice for teaching in general. You can use it for martial arts training, for teaching students in university or at home for your kids. I already used some of these tips in university when I was teaching students electrical engineering basics or in German Ju-Jutsu classes. The advice could be summed up as follows: be yourself, be respectful and be attentive to the needs of the people you teach. The best reward for a teacher is that your students love to follow your path and come back with questions years after your classes. From my point of view, Eddie gives all the advice you need for being such a teacher. Thanks for the great compilation!”

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Colin Farley

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“Although I don't teach a Martial art and it is more a hobby than a way of life for me , I found this handbook to be fantastic, I do train people at work and so much of the handbook is applicable to how we should treat people in general when under...”

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“Although I don't teach a Martial art and it is more a hobby than a way of life for me , I found this handbook to be fantastic, I do train people at work and so much of the handbook is applicable to how we should treat people in general when under our tutoring ”

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Connor Mcleod

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“Wisdom is distilled into this volume. It's flexible, straight to the point and easy to digest. Eddie's guidelines go beyond the classroom and into communication and relationships in our daily lives. These are truly valuable lessons and the book...”

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“Wisdom is distilled into this volume. It's flexible, straight to the point and easy to digest. Eddie's guidelines go beyond the classroom and into communication and relationships in our daily lives. These are truly valuable lessons and the book is an easy read. Written by a brilliant teacher, who has clearly ran the gauntlet, sharing his wisdom from decades as a professional teacher; to a multitude of students from children to military personnel. Highly valuable, enjoyable, I highly recommend!”

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Isagani abon

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“I like this ebook. Thanks Guru Eddie Quinn for putting this up. I love the tips and definitely will apply it in my teaching method. Great Respect! Pugay 🙇‍♂️🙏 Isagani Abon”

“I like this ebook. Thanks Guru Eddie Quinn for putting this up. I love the tips and definitely will apply it in my teaching method. Great Respect! Pugay 🙇‍♂️🙏 Isagani Abon”

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Gus Hornsby

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“Wow. Well written, systematic, informative and oozes Eddie's passion, philosophy and style of teaching. A must have for all martial arts (and other life disciplines too) teachers. Have incorporated many of the action steps presented in my own clas...”

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“Wow. Well written, systematic, informative and oozes Eddie's passion, philosophy and style of teaching. A must have for all martial arts (and other life disciplines too) teachers. Have incorporated many of the action steps presented in my own classes, and the energy is overflowing.”

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Craig moat

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“An excellent read and definitely needed to be read by not only martial arts instructors but all types of instructors. Very insightful ”

“An excellent read and definitely needed to be read by not only martial arts instructors but all types of instructors. Very insightful ”

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Roy Moore

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“I am blessed to have Eddie as a teacher, this book he has created is fantastic, distilling decades of passion and experience gained teaching over 20,000 lessons into 20 tips to help the reader connect better with students, making them feel welcome...”

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“I am blessed to have Eddie as a teacher, this book he has created is fantastic, distilling decades of passion and experience gained teaching over 20,000 lessons into 20 tips to help the reader connect better with students, making them feel welcome and appropriately challenged to get the best out of each student. A very valuable resource 🙏”

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Jonathan Bradshaw

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“Absolutely brilliant stuff! This highlights the mistakes which many instructors have made and continue to make often down to their ego. It’s about the pupil not the teacher! I highly recommend reading this.”

“Absolutely brilliant stuff! This highlights the mistakes which many instructors have made and continue to make often down to their ego. It’s about the pupil not the teacher! I highly recommend reading this.”

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Tom Carruthers

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“Excellent advice for new and existing Instructors regardless of grade or experience. Recommended read now for all my training coaches A1”

“Excellent advice for new and existing Instructors regardless of grade or experience. Recommended read now for all my training coaches A1”

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Chris Michaels

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“There are many Martial Arts instructors, but when it comes to translating realistic and straight forward training, Eddie really is the best at what he does. Clear and concise training and instruction is second to none. All instructors and students...”

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“There are many Martial Arts instructors, but when it comes to translating realistic and straight forward training, Eddie really is the best at what he does. Clear and concise training and instruction is second to none. All instructors and students will learn a lifetime of knowledge and experience from Eddie within this exceptional book. Cannot recommend it enough. ”

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sean lloyd

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“This handbook is a must have for anyone looking to coach or teach martial arts - it's such a rare talent to be able to take the complex and make it accessible and easy to understand, and yet that is exactly what Eddie does here with this guide. Ha...”

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“This handbook is a must have for anyone looking to coach or teach martial arts - it's such a rare talent to be able to take the complex and make it accessible and easy to understand, and yet that is exactly what Eddie does here with this guide. Having thousands of classes of teaching experience, he manages to extract the essentials and present them in an easy to understand, passionate and engaging way - you could spend so much time and effort in trying to understand and build up your knowledge of teaching martial arts or you can just pick up this handbook and let a master of teaching share his brilliant insights, in Eddies own inimitable style !”

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Bill McKay

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“Eddie has produced an excellent reference text for instructors in any discipline. Clear, well written and full of useful advice.”

“Eddie has produced an excellent reference text for instructors in any discipline. Clear, well written and full of useful advice.”

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Pål Skaufjord

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“Eddie Quinn has a great way of explaining his methods and philosophies in a very clear and well explained way, without unnecessary cliches or digressions. ”

“Eddie Quinn has a great way of explaining his methods and philosophies in a very clear and well explained way, without unnecessary cliches or digressions. ”

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steve parrott

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“Fantastic! You are one of the best. A great read got loads from it.”

“Fantastic! You are one of the best. A great read got loads from it.”

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Your Instructor

Instructor Bio:

Welcome! I'm Eddie Quinn, a professional martial arts teacher. I’m based in my hometown of Solihull, England, although I teach martial arts and self defence across the entire globe.

My martial arts journey began 39 years ago... On night of the 23rd November 1984, I attempted to defend three girls who were being attacked at a bus stop.

It resulted in me getting stabbed a total of six times. The right ventricle in my heart, my liver, bowel, gallbladder, head and thigh were all punctured in the attack. Thankfully I survived.

During recovery, my heart surgeon recommended I take up a Combat Sport. I took his advice and began my journey to seek out the best martial arts teachers from around the world.

This journey not only rebuilt my life; it saved my life. I believe that my calling in life is to share with others the benefits of the Martial Arts I have studied and mastered over the years.

I've taught Counter Terrorist Units, Police Officers, Anti-Poaching Units, Elite Military, and members of Bodyguard Detachments for Royals, Presidents and Prime Minsters. The Approach Method I founded was voted System of the Year at The British Martial Arts Awards 2016 and 2017, and I also won Reality Instructor of the Year 2017.

In 2019 I was voted ‘Martial Arts Man of the Year’. Many great titles, but it all sums down to this:

Great teachers change the world for the better by helping others improve their lives, their aspirations and their outcomes. I hope I can do that for you.

Eddie Quinn

Founder of The Approach Self Protection Method

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