Prior Knowledge for Fighters and Coaches So, if you have not heard before, the term prior knowledge refers to everything a student walked in the door knowing that day. It seems like a really easy concept, of course you want to know how much they know, OF course we ask new fighters things. But are we asking the right questions, and are we asking and evaluating enough to really know where these fighters are at? Conversely, are we handing a Kindergartener a typewriter and sending them off to write a novel so to speak. Did you assess their understanding of basics? (What is your definition of basics?) Did you talk to them about learning preferences, how to address them, and preferences about physical interaction? What style are they learning? DId you ask about physical limitations? Previous teachers? What about other sports or activities, and confrontational skills? As a classroom teacher I used checklists daily to assess skills and knowledge, and make certain I was moving children th