June1 Posted February 25, 2005 Posted February 25, 2005 Have any of you had to face Sensei in a sparring match, or has he/she used you in demos, only to end up injuring you? If so, tell, tell! Kool Kiais: ICE! DIE! KITES! DAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAGHHHHHH! KIAI!"Know Thyself""Circumstances make me who I am."
pineapple Posted February 25, 2005 Posted February 25, 2005 I've been banged around and twisted up by my Senseis but never to the point of injury! What works works
isshinryu5toforever Posted February 25, 2005 Posted February 25, 2005 I've faced my sensei before, I didn't get injured though. Sorry nothing interesting like that. We do a Sanchin test for our black belt test. He who knows others is wise. He who knows himself is enlightened.- Tao Te Ching"Move as swift as a wind, stay as silent as forest, attack as fierce as fire, undefeatable defense like a mountain."- Sun Tzu, the Art of War
CloudDragon Posted February 25, 2005 Posted February 25, 2005 Well there are a couple of different answers. Once when I was younger, and too cocky, I was humbled. Another time when I was discouraged, I was allowed to score a hit or two. And then there was the time I left my back hand a little too low and... I have never been injured by any of my instructors, I have been put in the "hurt locker" many times, but never injured. I have been fortunate enough to train with instructors with control. An instructor should never intentionally harm a student, it would be like a rancher using his cattle for target practice! A Black Belt is just a white belt that don't know when to quit!
Kieran-Lilith Posted February 25, 2005 Posted February 25, 2005 Been pulled up for demos once or twice, can't say I enjoy the experience. I've fought Sensei sparring and grappling. Once there was the occasion where I tried to fight him when he was showing my friend a technique....ow....bad idea....but never had any lasting damage. I've broken my Sensei's wrist, though. He who gains a victory over other men is strong; but he who gains a victory over himself is all powerful Lao-tsu
XUechiGirlX Posted February 26, 2005 Posted February 26, 2005 Oh yes! I weigh about 103lb so I tend to get thrown around alot. But that's why you get the sensei back Do not fear pain, for when you feel pain you know you are still alive.
XUechiGirlX Posted February 26, 2005 Posted February 26, 2005 Oh and yeah, Sanchin testing is killer. Our sensei's don't go as hard on me since I'm smaller than the guys, but I dread getting the shoulder/back muscles banged. It makes me feel like a baby being shaken to death! Do not fear pain, for when you feel pain you know you are still alive.
karatekid1975 Posted February 26, 2005 Posted February 26, 2005 I sparred my Tang Soo Do instructor a few times, but he didn't hurt me. He is the type to not only show you or tell you what to do, but he got right in there with us and trained. I was a beginner at the time, so he was giving pointers while I sparred with him. He would "tap" me in the ribs if I dropped my hands, though. Laurie F
Yabyahoo Posted February 26, 2005 Posted February 26, 2005 Yes, our sensei also spars with the students... And most of the time he asks me to do some stick-attacks, for the ilbo-taeryon... Run, don't walk....Tae-Kwon-Do Pre-Black BeltAssistant Instructor
SBN Doug Posted February 26, 2005 Posted February 26, 2005 Sorry, I don't remember the exact translation for Sensei, so I'll give an answer for Master AND Head Instructor. Never sparred a Master, but sparred the Head Instructor with mixed success. However, the Head Instuctors are now not as far ahead of me, so I'm holding my own. I've been demonstrated upon by both Masters, and even the Grandmaster once. While none have ever "injured" me, one is a little more rough than the others. I have heard he injured a few in the past, but he's much better now. "The Pain Locker" I Like that. Kuk Sool Won - 4th danEvil triumphs when good men do nothing.
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