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Solid post!!

Imho, nothings just for girls, and nothings just for boys, at least not in modern times.

Enthusiasm = 100%

Happy Birthday, Noah!! And many more!!

I'll check it out on Netflix this weekend. Thanks for the info!!

Solid post, and DITTO for me!!

First of all....Welcome to KF!! Glad that you're here!! Secondly, Solid post!!

Dai-Soke taught me how to tie my belt a long, long, long, long, time ago but he never gave the knot a name. He just said..."There you go. Go line up!!" I've been tying it that way ever since. I didn't know there was another way to tie the darn thing. Hhhmmmm!?! What will they think of next?

Imho, that's not what the MA is all about!! Just ignore them.

Congrats to her!! Even though she was hurt, she demonstrated Shugyo; suck it up, very well!! I'm glad she didn't find any slate in any of her tiles like I did once; not fun. I bow to her and her achievement!!

Solid post!! For me, Doctrine is the same thing as methodology/ideology.

Solid post, thank you for your kind words, especially the bold type above, even more so with the underlined text within the bold type above!! Students are an indication or a barometer to gauge said instructors teaching value. Passing Shindokan onto the entire student body, not just my immediate students, is my sole purpose both as an instructor as well as the current Kaicho. Thank you, again!!

For the most part, Ian's right on point, and when he's not, then it's just because I don't agree with his interpretation of said kata. That doesn't mean that what Ian is teaching is invalid or invaluable, it just means that his and mine interpretations are just that, interpretations. That's the beauty of Bunkai; it's right for THAT practitioner. Said video here, is solid in his interpretations, and he shows possibilities that need to be explored for that practitioner.

The supposed character of a MAist by the layperson puts quite a lot of pressure on the MAist to prove their worth on and off the floor. The layperson stereotypes the MAist, and in that, that stereotype is perceived by said layperson, and at times, that can be a very hard thing to meet up with, and when that stereotype isn't in concert with actual actions, it's can be a hard and lonely travel to change perceived impressions. Imho!!

Perception is reality, and with that, how ones rank is perceived varies more from the practitioners than from any governing body. Governing bodies have their By-Laws, and they're to be enforced. What an individual perceives of another's rank is akin to a tight rope walk across a volcano in very high winds. How to calm the winds so that one doesn't fall into the volcano? Proof is on the floor!! I will reach an age where my physical skills won't meet up with my knowledge, however, my rank won't become unwoven; tattered, possibly, but complete. SteyrAUG's post is solid. In 1995, I retired from active competitions shortly after having garnered 4 Grand Championships, as well as a 2nd place in the Masters Division in Kumite at the Bakersfield All-Open Karate Tournament. I was a Nanadan. I don't know for certain if I'd still have the same success today. Not because I'm not more than capable, but because I'm older now, and my physical presence isn't as it was then. In Shindokan circles, my ranks valid; I'm known. If I was to enter new circles outside of Shindokan, I'm nobody, and my rank means nothing, as it shouldn't be until it's proven in "THEIR" eyes. Rank is forever, imho!! Alas, I'd rather have the knowledge than the rank, any day!! EDIT: Spelling errors

I also believe that it's what an individual does with said title that separates one from another. Humble OR Arrigant

Briefly... Karate = More hand techniques TKD = More kicking techniques Both utilize many varied methodologies as well as ideologies. In that, to the layperson, both appear the same, however, they're not. These varying methodologies and ideologies make their core styles, but in that, it's the practitioners that validate or disqualify either of these arts. Both styles are effective, imho, nonetheless, it's the practitioners that carry the responsibility to follow said core so that what the founders have created IS effective, as possible. The differing cultures that said styles have been birthed from play an important role in both the methodologies and ideologies, however, "man" isn't happy until the style changes, when it's "man" that must change to be effective. Both styles, imho, are simple and direct in their curriculum/syllabus, and at times, both are attacked from time to time for varying reasons. Both have form/kata, but not all, on both sides of the fence, utilize Bunkai [applications found within said forms/kata] for one reason or another. Karate supports and teaches the three K's: Kihon [basics], Kata [Forms], and Kumite [sparring]. In that, all three must be utilized at all times. One without the other is akin to a three-legged chair depending only on two-legs; ineffective. In the long and the short of it all, neither of the styles are without their pros and cons; they'll vary depending on whom one speaks to about either of the styles. Proof is on the floor, but not with the styles, but with the practitioners themselves on an individual basis. The banner bearers of either style can make or break a school, but not the styles!! Those styles are both solid!! No matter which style, not all governing bodies and/or said schools are always on the same page. The reasons why are as wide as the oceans are and as they're deep. My vehicle is Karate, but I've also, for a shortened moment, walked with TKD in the hopes to broaden my MA horizon; my journey has been rich, but that's because I'm eclectic in my MA journey, welcoming all that can improve my MA betterment. Karate or TKD? Both, for a split second, look similar, but their as far as the north pole is from the south pole; opposites that attract.

After one has determined that your Sensei was wrong, how does one rectify the relationship once its been discovered that your Sensei wasn't wrong, after all?? Surely, it's possible that the relationship might be tainted enough that the trust issue might not be resolvable. Will an apology suffice? Providing that the Sensei finds out in the first place.

Congrats Danielle!! Feels good, huh? Now, it'll be time for your 5th Dan testing cycle before you know it.

Congrats Dani_001!!

Solid post!!

Congrats!! Feels good, huh?

Glad it all worked out for you. I do disagree with those who stated that it would be best to not attend said session for whatever the reason(s) might or might not be. Why? Any chance to LEARN something on the floor, no matter the experience level, is beneficial to any MAist. Most schools take proper measures to accommodate all experience levels, even beginners, so that something of value can be garnered by all participants. Imho, any chance to learn is without its equal; anything else is a missed opportunity.

Welcome to KF!!!!!!!!!

I've been entertaining the thought to try DDP Yoga. Seems down my aisle!!