angelica d Posted June 16, 2004 Share Posted June 16, 2004 I'm the first person in my family ever to do a MA, but my fiance's family is a different story. He's a 2nd dan, his mum's a 4th dan, his dad's a 5th dan, I think their grandfatehr did some kind of MA, and their two good friends are a 5th dan and a 7th dan (the chief instructor). So its very intimidating for me sometimes when they're all there, and I'm the only one who isn't a blackbelt. I usually excuse myself and take the dog for a walk! "Weaseling out of things is what separates us from the animals . . . except the weasel."- Homer J Simpson Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
italian_guy Posted June 16, 2004 Share Posted June 16, 2004 I'm the first person in my family ever to do a MA, but my fiance's family is a different story. He's a 2nd dan, his mum's a 4th dan, his dad's a 5th dan, I think their grandfatehr did some kind of MA, and their two good friends are a 5th dan and a 7th dan (the chief instructor). So its very intimidating for me sometimes when they're all there, and I'm the only one who isn't a blackbelt. I usually excuse myself and take the dog for a walk! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
angelica d Posted June 16, 2004 Share Posted June 16, 2004 Yeah, when I write it all down its funny, but believe me its no laughing matter when you've just done a grading and you're standing in their kitchen afterwards with five of the most important people in the organisation! "Weaseling out of things is what separates us from the animals . . . except the weasel."- Homer J Simpson Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
italian_guy Posted June 17, 2004 Share Posted June 17, 2004 Sorry, I understand, but since they are experts they should know that in MA everyone has its own learning curve. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BJJShotoshe Posted June 17, 2004 Share Posted June 17, 2004 Well, I am the first person to be in MA, but my dad influenced it! (I owe my dad my life because of it). I started in a school program, I quickly advanced to Black Belt (of which I am not proud of) Then my dad brought me to the Dojo that I am at now (Bassai Karate Academy)! I think my dad regrets it though, b/c he cannot keep me away from there! My friends all think I am obsessed, but look at them now, half of them are in MA with me! shodan - ShotokanBlue Belt - Jiu-JitsuWhoever appeals to the law against his fellow man is either a fool or a coward. Whoever cannot take care the themself without that law is both. For wounded man shall say to his assailant, if I live I will kill you, If I die you are forgiven-- such is the rule of Honor. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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