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I'd say this student is on par with the level they're at. There is a lot of potential in this student, and I don't want anything missed by them going too fast. Then again, I don't want to hold anything back. Maybe I'm jealous because they are progressing faster than I did.

Something else to consider is the wording. Ninjutusu may be recognized, but their dojo may not be; the ad doesn't specifically say that they are recognized. *edit* Something else I should mention is that you may want to visit their dojo to get a feel for how they act.

No worries - I've had difficulty trying to get it done myself but I'm an amateur

Something which has worked for us is to put ads in locally owned "buy sell & trade" papers. As well, you can drop your card/flier off at some larger places of businesses to schedule demonstrations. This worked well for us in the past in the summer months when some larger places had picnics, or other get togethers for their adult staff members.

The name is pronounced like "Shaw n" with a stress on the first four letters. The surname is "More ison" again with a stress on the first four letters. The "is" part is subtle compared to the first four letters, and the last two letters are pronounced like "un". Does that make any difference?

That is very useful information, thank you very much.

Actually as I recall it was somewhere in Africa. Correct me if I'm wrong, someone.

Think of it like trying to teach someone to drive over this forum. They may learn the rules of the road, and when to stop at t stop sign. But if they've never had the benefit of a guide, someone with personal experience to drive with them in the same car...they will never truly understand. Not only that, but without someone to be there in the beginning that person will no doubt learn the fundamentals of driving incorrectly and it would be difficult to unlearn the bad habits.

As an instructor how do you respond to a student who pushes themselves too much? I know that setting goals and striving for them is a good habit to have, however what if you encounter a student who constantly pushes you to teach them more and more? Not to the point of obsession, but a cause for concern.

Welcome to the forum.

The pair I have are quite small, difficult for my big hands to handle. I am thinking that I'll be much better with a larger pair. Anyone know how to "measure" yourself for a pair?

I voted bo True, in my dojo we officially do not practice with weapons. However the instructors do not disallow or protest if you bring weapons to train with.

I think it can perhaps change depending on the intended technique/target. However I usually hold mine just above the mid-point rather than closer to the top.

If you abuse it, or use too much weight I could see it. Like everything else in life you use common sense you should be fine.

I tend to agree, it is best to wait. It is exciting to test for BB but better wait.

I've found success with ankle weights. Just wrap them around your leg, and kick on. Also, getting a partner to kick (slowly!) against, and then force your leg into their hand, the goal being to get them to move back slightly. They of course won't move, but you're putting force into the movement and developing your muscles.

If you have the time I'd really appreciate you transliterate a name for me: Shawn Morrison Thanks in Advance.

In my dojo everyone is encourage to teach someone else at least one thing. This goes to help with cementing team work, getting to know your peers, and also in communicating your own interpretation of a technique. However all of that is supervised by a Sensei or a Sempai. That the same for you in GKR?

I think you could say that for other aspects of life, too. Like your work and school.

I have seen a dojo in the Atlantic provinces of Canada, where I live. I can't remember where but think it is in Halifax, Nova Scotia. I just saw it in passing, while travelling. I didn't get an opportunity to check it out.

I just pictured kids with pens near a sign-up sheet, staring at their sensei rather than the sheet - with hopeful looks in their eyes. As for my dojo we focus a great deal on the three K's: Kihon, Kata, and Kumite. We don't necessary put in for tournaments, etc. but it isn't exactly discouraged either. If you wish to compete you can however my dojo is not full contact. We are light contact and point contact, to emphasis the control of the technique. Some of us do some full contact work, but that is not the norm in our dojo.

Oh and to answer your question about NWK I found this website online: http://www.newworldkarate.com/

That raises a question I've been thinking about lately. I have heard that Karate may be recognized as an olympic event soon. How do you feel this is going to change how the general public views martial arts?

My advice is to focus on kihon. Train hard and often with your katas. Something I hear from black belts after they take their tests, is that the senior black belts have told them when sparring to counter as soon as you block because many just block & move then counter. You may find your performance improve if you counter immediately after you block, or as you block. Anyway, my two pennies.

As I recall it is when your master eye glimpses and perceives the object/person a few milliseconds before your other eye. You've got a fresh memory of the object/person and so you wonder where you've seen them before and then try to search out your long-term memory finding none.