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Learning the language


gojoinstructor

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We learn all the kata's names, stances, commands, etc. I don't know what we DON'T learn the Japaneese word for.

"If you're in a war, instead of throwing a hand grenade at the enemy, throw one of those small pumpkins. Maybe it'll make everyone think how stupid war is, and while they are thinking, you can throw a real grenade at them."

-Jack Handey

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My dojo is essentially the same; commands, terminology, numbers, etc.

 

While we're on the topic, though, are there any good links to learn Japanese? Audio books, etc?

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The best victory is when the opponent surrenders

of its own accord before there are any actual

hostilities...It is best to win without fighting.

- Sun-tzu

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I think that it's very important to learn words from the language from which their style originates. I feel that it's part of becoming a well-rounded karate-ka. Since day one in my dojo we have been using japanese terminoligy and studied a lot of the culture as well.

"On Ko Chi Shin"

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Yes. Most people are surprised to learn that "uke" doesn't actually mean "block" (although it is only taught that way in application in some places). But things like that are good to know (truly only a most basic example, of course).

Martial Arts Blog:http://bujutsublogger.blogspot.com/

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