Uploaded December 2025 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago

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Self Defense Coach Katie Hurd discusses the best qualities of a good coach and student.

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0:00 What to expect
1:14 Intro to Katie Hurd
2:50 Gym Attendance Around The Holiday Season
5:00 Modifying Class for Religious Restrictions (Muslim Girl)
7:43 Students Who Want To Do Spinning Sh*t and Flashy Techniques
15:05 Why Do People Think They're Tougher Than They Are?
22:05 Being a Good Fighter Doesn't Make You a Good Coach
24:53 Emotional Intelligence
26:38 Firing Fighters Who Are Not a Good Fit
37:13 Women in Male Dominated Sports
41:29 Men Who Refuse To Learn From Women
47:58 Be Respectful to Your Coach, They Want You To Be Better Than Them
1:04:54 Criticism of Coach K
1:09:15 Positive Feedback vs Negative
1:25:00 Introspection and Accountability
1:27:05 Respect and Tribes