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Do you remmber, say 15-20 years ago about a congressmen (whom was a TKD practitioner-I may add) wanted the US goovernment to set a standard on martial art instruction?

So is hemp a "gateway" drug?

Thanks Shorin Ryuu, I had thought and read close to the same info. The tohught that Knedo, and such came from Kenjutsu. I guess sonthing that is the "way" came from something that was a "art". DM, I am not arguing for the sake of arguing. All I am stating, is that there are interpretations and mis-interpretations. I can understand when things are said, translated, interprereted, or mis-interpreted,hat you may find certain things of this subject repulsive. In the past, when I had long conversation and/or correspondance with Buddhist practitoners, monks, along the conversation of Ch'an Buddhism. They found that the "Shaolin" saga repulsive also. if you were both southerners, you wouldn't need interpreting But I am speaking of common communication and the interpretation or misinterpretation. A Shaolin Do person is going to interpret and oresent it in accordance to the place or area that it is in. interpreting would be for people who might not understand. In that context yes, but in someone's interpretation no. Like poetry, Finnegan's Wake, other information that has different interpretation per individual. if this place that is so focused on teaching traditional shaolin arts don't even care enough to use the correct terms, then what does that say about them? Who stated that they did "Traditional Shaolin Arts. Besides, I have a slight tenancy to believe that no one can do "Traditional Shaolin Arts" why insist on using the in-correct romanised chinese form of 'shaolin-do' instead of the correct english form of 'shaolin way'? And how do you know what is the correct "English" form? What do you mean by this? English changes "form" per place, area, or country. Back to do and jutsu. "Do" cannot be exclusively Japanese. Does the Japanese translation meant the same as other Asiatic definitions?

I agree with seven star, though I may re-emphasyze in depends on the learning curve. For example in the past-thorugh time, I had a few students that had a hard time learning something. Do you think those could have done two different arts, or two arts simultaneously?

I see why you have your name

Enlightenment-When you or your opponent get hit so hard.

Elbows to larger opponents whom have some level of skill or ability are probably not the best choice. I know and seen the bouncer, he's 6-3(4), get into a fight with a guy training MT. The MT guy was used knees, elbows, whatever. The bouncer dude grab him and tossed him into a wall. Then lock the MT guys arm behind and "escorted" him out the door. Man, the bouncer said he was in pain and was going home. I guess so, his face was bleeding, not to mention those "knees" in the ribs and stomach.

Shorin Ryuu, So is Iaido a "product" of Kendo or Kenjutsu? In other words, could all of these stem from one school (subject-not family)

Sorry, I am not on a different version topic. I am talking about interpreation or mis-interpretation. It is about Finnegan's Wake. Breaking rules. Interpreting and mis-interpreting. Creating though not following a set pattern. I don't care how it is done in China at this point. The people of Shaolin Do don't seem to care either. Ok, Shorin and Shorinji, mean the same?

Sorry, did'nt mean to post so soon. I clicked the "summit" button where I wanted to click the "preview" one. Most beginning students of martial arts, haven't the lesiure, curiousity, or guidance of their first choice. So they sign up (the shame of it-a McDojo). Now, all they know is this particular school. So now they would developl a biased idea, or having no other realizations. In short, how can a beginner realize that they have a inexperience instructor?

rmclain, Thats is the just of it. The medical profession has a common standard in the US. So a patient will know that a physician is qualified. However, ohysicains have been known to mis-dianose thing. Where a second opinion or physican is sought.

Shorin Ryuu Good point. I guess a person studying Iaido, can somwhat relate to Kendo? Here is a question, can there be the same teacher of Keno/Kenjutsu. In other words, per their closeness, can a qualified teacher instruct both? And does this have a better advantage being in the same school that has both. And, can some of the techinwques, methods, and practices, be the same?

My interpretation on what you are saying IS my UNDERSTANDING of it. Interpret-To expond the significance ofA representation of meaning or significance Understanding-To proceive and comprehend the nature and significance of It is the same to interpret of understand the same as to misinterpret or to mis-understand. Back to Kendo and Kenjutsu, for example: Can they ever be the same art?

Back to Kendo and Kenjutsu, for example: Can they ever be the same art?

Thanks. Amxiously awaiting those links

Pending: School Instructor Student Student's money (in McDojo)

Yes, understood and agreed.

It now in the English language because of how it is written, pronounced, and translated or interpreted to whomever and whenever the context that pleases them per speaking in English to another that does the same. The very same you are typing English Anyone can interpret or misinterpret what is the context of your statements. It is anyone's given right to butcher a language. Or butcher a cow, chicken or dog for consumption. It all pends on the final place where the context or subject rests and its acceptance.

[quote="Drunken Monkeyhow can you create a new meaning for a term that belongs to another language which has a very specific meaning? The same way you stated that: interpret and understand are not the same thing. The same way that people think that opinions are either right or wrong, which clearly the definition of that word does not mean. Back to Kendo and Kenjutsu, for example: Can they ever be the same art?

In other words, there is a difference between being tense and being disciplined. There is also a difference between being disciplined and being severe. I agree. Well put

Pending the place, and if the menu translate it to English as, yes.

Seven star what do you mean?

1.) Get the instructor. 2.) Get the instructor.

Cooking has a pleasant product-eating.

Shorin Ryuu, Thanks for your post. All I am saying that things get interpreted, or mis-interpreted. Per the place that they wind-up, will dictate what context (interpreted, or mis-interpreted) on how it is used. Down in the Southern USA, they say that they are going to make groceries. Taking the interpretation by someone else, meaning that they are making, packaging, or producing their own food. Ah, but that is where the mis-interpretation arises. To that mindset. making groceries simply means to go to the market. Is it butchering the English language. Yes and no. Because the English language allows for slang and metaphors. Hmmn, reminds me of Finnegan's Wake.