June1 Posted December 13, 2004 Posted December 13, 2004 I was just wondering if it is considered inappropriate to give your sensei a gift (e.g., for Christmas or Chanukah). I want to get my sensei something as both a token of gratitude for the great teaching and as a holiday gift, but don't want it to seem... weird. What are your opinions? I'm really conflicted! (I should have asked this earlier as Tuesday is my last class before holiday break and the only chance I have to get him something is either tomorrow afternoon or last minute Tuesday afternoon!) Kool Kiais: ICE! DIE! KITES! DAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAGHHHHHH! KIAI!"Know Thyself""Circumstances make me who I am."
Jussi Häkkinen Posted December 13, 2004 Posted December 13, 2004 It's completely appropriate and OK to give a gift to your sensei. He will appreciate it. Think your sensei as your teacher and a fellow person. After all, that's what we are - human beings. A small present for Christmas, a "happy birthday" if you know his birthday etc. are appropriate. Jussi HäkkinenOkinawan Shorin-Ryu Seibukan Karate-Do (Kyan Chotoku lineage)TurkuFinland
scottnshelly Posted December 13, 2004 Posted December 13, 2004 Although i never recieved any gifts during my short two year period of Instructing, i always bought my Instructor a small, inexpensive gift on his birthday and/or Christmas. I don't see a problem with it.
AngelaG Posted December 17, 2004 Posted December 17, 2004 I've been trying to convince all my junior students that they REALLY want to buy me a box of Maltesers or a Tobelrone for Christmas I find it totally appropriate MMM chocolate. Tokonkai Karate-do Instructorhttp://www.karateresource.com Kata, Bunkai, Articles, Reviews, History, Uncovering the Myths, Discussion Forum
Kilo-11 Posted December 20, 2004 Posted December 20, 2004 I have had 3 students buy me stuff so far this Christmas. It is completely appropriate and very much apreciated.
June1 Posted December 22, 2004 Author Posted December 22, 2004 Thank you all for your replies! Kool Kiais: ICE! DIE! KITES! DAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAGHHHHHH! KIAI!"Know Thyself""Circumstances make me who I am."
aefibird Posted January 3, 2005 Posted January 3, 2005 I think it is OK to buy presents for your instructor. A couple of people I know buy their Sensei a small gift when they pass a grading or (in one case) when they passed their black belt. I didn't particularly buy my instructor a gift when I passed my Shodan - but I did take him and his partner our for a meal where the celebratory beer flowed freely. As for prezzies, I got a few from my junior students. Like Angela, I was hoping for chocolate, but not all of them were. Sigh, I'll just have to work harder on my "buy me chocolate for Christmas" campaign next year!! "Was it really worth it? Only time and death may ever tell..." The Beautiful South - The Rose of My CologneSheffield Steelers!
June1 Posted January 3, 2005 Author Posted January 3, 2005 LOL! Yes... chocolate really is one of the greatest things found on the Earth. Do you think sempais get gifts often? Kool Kiais: ICE! DIE! KITES! DAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAGHHHHHH! KIAI!"Know Thyself""Circumstances make me who I am."
AngelaG Posted January 3, 2005 Posted January 3, 2005 LOL! Yes... chocolate really is one of the greatest things found on the Earth. Do you think sempais get gifts often? Ask and ye shall receive!! Tokonkai Karate-do Instructorhttp://www.karateresource.com Kata, Bunkai, Articles, Reviews, History, Uncovering the Myths, Discussion Forum
June1 Posted January 4, 2005 Author Posted January 4, 2005 *sniff* I'm not a sempai... not even close (yellowbelt*cough*), but hopefully, one day I will be. Kool Kiais: ICE! DIE! KITES! DAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAGHHHHHH! KIAI!"Know Thyself""Circumstances make me who I am."
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