Example of Creativity

An example of creativity that i have used in the past has to deal with my karate students.  When we train, we usually go through the same process.  We warm up, we stretch, we drill, then we spar.  Now, what we do is not only usual, but also can be very mundane.  So, what i like to do to mix it up is cross train.  I'll take some of the drills that we do and combine it with some track and field work outs to create a totally different work out that not only consists of our regular routine, but a new workout that hasn't been done yet by them.  What ends up happening is we get essentially two workouts for the price of one.  This allows the students to get a variety of a workout and be introduce to other ways of conditioning.  I think this is important in a sport aspect because sport-specific drills are only good for just that, your exact sport.  At least when you add a different dimension to your workouts, you incorporate other muscles that you may not usually workout, thus creating a better workout.  Now, i am not saying your whole routine every time should be a cross train, because it is important to work the basics and fundamentals for your sport, but every now and then you should add that little something-different to bring a different focus to the group.  Sometimes, when it's repetitive, we may get bored.  So, mixing it up is good every once in a while.