Coaching with Shapes

In this issue of Spread the Insanity we revisit Aikido’s circle, triangle and square energy metaphors. Pleas read this article to get an overview of the concept.

I personally, have found the CTS metaphor very useful in both coaching people and solving problems. I have used this metaphor many times in the past with athletes of many disciplines and it has helped me a great deal.

Examples of Use

Since there are unlimited permutations and combinations of interpretation that can occur it is impossible for me to tell you how to apply this metaphor in your coaching or training. What I can do however is give you some examples with experiences I’ve had and that may serve at a starting point for your own interpretation and use. Over the next few issues of Train the Trainer I’ll be going over various examples with explanations for your benefit. Let’s begin…

The Weakened Triangle

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