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Specificity is important, just as long as the parent/student isn't questioning the CI's grading. By that I mean, the CI determines everything about everything; therefore, question, but with respect.

Solid post!!

Not just stances, but postures as well. Can't have one without the other. This type of training should be done as often as possible because you can't transition and the like without having both a solid stance and posture.

Aha...Thanks, Brian. I'll look for that much closer!! Thanks, Bob. This weekend, we will be in Dodge City for Gun Smoke Nationals. It looks like Kendall only has 3 in his bracket, and one is a national placer. But Kenneth is in a novice division with 7 wrestlers. So it should be a fun day!Yes, sounds like a very fun day for all of you!! I look forward to your report!! Make sure your camera batteries are CHARGED!!

Solid post!!

You've received some good advice here where you might find the sources. In that, I'd stress that the most reliable source for what you're seeking can be found with your Sensei. However, learn and understand the Oyo, and within that, discoveries can be found. Even the most noted practitioner, imho, is subjected to their own Oyo Bunkai. They seek, they discover, and then they seek some more!! It's theirs and theirs alone, and to share with whomever is willing to receive it, thusly, accepting its founding's.

Aha...Thanks, Brian. I'll look for that much closer!!

Yes, it's uncommon/rare, but it happens. When it does, the infraction has to be severe enough to warrant it. Rank is forever. However, the knowledge is what's forever; that can't be removed. The rank, is just a thing, and things can be removed whenever the governing body sees fit; they don't need a reason because they possess the proprietary rights over whatever the thing might be. Our Hombu has done this before, but the infraction was so severe per the governing body, that to them, it had to be done!! Welcome to the world of MA politics. We don't have to like it and we don't have to agree with it, but, it's not our place in the first place.

It can be quite rewarding, even though, I've not had the opportunity myself. Yet, what Heidi and Danielle speak towards are quite fruitful; I'd listen to their advise closely. The biggest thing, I can imagine is "being" the instructor over your own kids. Having said that, there are many well known MA Masters that have their kids as assistants; high ranking assistants. Kanazawa, Gibu, Joo Bang Lee, and Nakamura, and the list goes on. I suppose it's a mindset between the two that have to be cultivated over the years.

Pay with them...therefore...let them play. Kids this age learn by playing. Playing things that deal with MA drills. There are many companies that sell MA themed drills for that age group; seek them out for advise. Tumbling, jumping, etc...just engage them and keep them challenged!!

First of all, welcome to KF; glad that you're here!! With the four listed, I'd say, flip a coin, all have there merits. Visit the dojo's more than one time and several classes, and then speak with each CI. Good luck in your search!!

Is this the one with brackets that you show on FB?? If so, cool. If not, sorry!! Seems to me that the season's going quite well. Keep rolling!!

No, I don't think he would've because he knew my feelings on the subject and respected my reasons.

Solid post!! Aggression can be counter-productive; one doesn't need to be aggressive to be effective.

Solid post!! I believe that we're drawn to something so challenging because we're always wanting to challenge ourselves in many venues; it's within our nature, I suppose.

Imho, He's breaking one of the biggest maxims for instructors! He's dead wrong, and should be ashamed of himself, and if he continues, he shouldn't be teaching anybody anything!! Your relationship with him is simple...Student, you...Instructor, him!! Nothing more, and nothing should be inappropriately added to that relationship. His hands should be minimal in contact with you, and by that I mean, correcting posture, hands, and so on. That contact should be always kept to a minimum, and only when it involves teaching/correcting. If he was my Junior, I'd have a strong conversation with him and set him straight QUICK. Therefore, it's going to be up to you to be the responsible one and set him straight IMMEDIATELY, but in a professional manner. He's accountable, therefore, you must make him accountable immediately. Remind him that you're there to learn the MA, and nothing more. If he's unwilling to be the consummate professional, then quit, and find someone else who's better. Remind him that he's a family...a wife...kids...well known and respected in the community. AND...it's not worth it for him to throw it all away by being unprofessional. Tell him to use the head that's on his shoulder, and nothing else. After all, he's the distraction!! You're there to learn the MA, and he's there to teach THE MA...nothing else!! It's not flattering, it's an insult to you and to his dojo, and to his family!! Teach him the word...NO!!

I'm sure that this was evident to happen sooner or later. Please check it out... http://www.msn.com/en-us/sports/mma/ufc-champ-ronda-rousey-in-2015-sports-illustrated-swimsuit-issue/ar-AA9an2X?srcref=rss I'm sure that this will help the MMA industry because SI is main stream, and well known and accepted by all, not just men.

If you want anything of value from the MA, then you have to endure anything that's taxing. Shugyo is how I've endured all these years, and I've had times in my journey were I wanted to pack it in and learn something that's not so vexing. But, each time I'd contemplate other alternatives, I'd hear Dai-Soke yelling..."Shugyo!!", over and over. After all, he was right when he said..."It's you, not me!!" Or, one of his favorite..."I already know how to do it...do you!?!" Therefore, I endure, still, not because he made me, but because I pushed through. There are things that will tax you to no end, but that's when the mettle meats the floor. Repetitions are important to anything, and the MA is no exception. Muscle memory depends on it, now and forever. Endure that which tries you!! "I don't want to go tonight!" or.... "I don't feel like practicing today!" These are true for work, play, and training, but when you endure, you're very glad that you did.

Well. I sincerely wish them much success for them both/all in their new endeavor!!

what he said. It seems that if you are truly comfortable and not challenged your doing it wrong. My wife thinks its fun because I rarely miss I can't argue with that, either!!

I don't understand that description.

Solid post!! I, do what Soke and Dai-Soke did, have students start with the knee up on their partners stomach/hip, and then they try to stay there. Then, same start, but then transition into position appropriately. Trail and errors...just got to love them! Oh, I had my issue with this as well when I was once a beginner and/or a new intermediate student. EXPERIENCE can't always be trumped!!

Thanks for the review, Danielle!! Quite well written, both the book and your review. The details, as already mentioned, make the difference across the board. I will check into buying this book for the authors point of views on the subject.

I appreciate your answer; I thank you!! Our new students, and sometimes the newly earned intermediate students tend to "ride" when they're not suppose to, but they do out of desperation and unsureness and lack of experience.

When I was 7 years old, 1964, I was bullied at school in Canoga Park, CA each and everyday. A group of 6th graders would catch me in the restroom and knock me around, then steal my lunch money. I'd come home after school and raid the refrigerator. Didn't take my mom long to ask me a ton of questions. One question lead to another, and before I knew it, I was enrolled in a local karate school. I've just celebrated my 50th year in Shindokan Saitou-ryu.