DIR- GUE Fundies in Mexico

[NothingClever]

Takeaway here is 3D is excellent training but you should be tough skinned and able to handle difficult personalities. Personally, I'll be checking out a different GUE-influenced shop next time I'm in Tulum.

I appreciate your candor.

I have a question for my personal edification.

Did you by chance watch any of the ‘Dive Education & How To’ and ‘Dive Gear & Tips and Tricks’ videos from GUE.tv to help prepare?

This is not intended as a PASS / FAIL question but rather a barometer check to help me gauge my own preparation.

 

[jborg]

I think this is one of those things that people will feel different about depending on their background and attitude to critique of their physical performance. I have been practicing various martial arts for several decades and am very used to taking instruction and critique on how to correct bodily movements with precision. I’ve never been happier during a diving course than when we were going through my finning videos frame by frame and getting every error pointed out to me. This may not be for everyone.

 

[NothingClever]

my finning videos frame by frame and getting every error pointed out to me.

Well, anybody can review a video and point out faults. That requires very little talent, IMO.

In my instructional role with Yamaha Champions Riding School, we “coach to a solution”. We reinforce things that are going well and then re-direct their attention to gaps in skills. We highlight in practical terms how that shortcoming will increase risk(s) as the pace picks up and then physically work with the individual (on their bike on track stands or at pace on track) to get them competent with the correct practices.

I’d have to fire an instructor who just wants to point out deficiencies. I’m paying for a TRAINING service, not a series of micro skill tests to help someone feel like an authority.

 

[Lorenzoid]

The feedback I recall getting in reviewing those videos with my instructor generally came in the form of the instructor first pointing out what I did well, and then, with the inevitable "but," pointing out in a constructive tone where I could improve. If I recall, one of the questions on the course evaluation sheet has to do with whether the instructor berated (my word--I can't recall the form's wording) the student. I hope that if @ScubaSamScubaStevesFather did not receive feedback in a constructive (though predictable) form like I believe I did, he mentioned it on the course evaluation form.