Dojo Politics

[taiji fajin]

Wow. I must say, I am amazed that they are behaving that way. People with that mentality will never (as long as they hold that mentality) understand the true potential of taiji. Don't let them concern you. If you are learning good taiji from a good teacher, stay with it. Avoid practicing with them, as they will only hinder your progress. Take some breaths, relax, and enjoy taiji.

[strangepair03]

So much for the spirit of the thing....sounds like seniors to look down on instead of up to....sad.

[Shane]

If the head instructor is not aware of this then he/she needs to be. If the problem continues then you might want to move on to another school. You shouldnt have to feel like you do at training.

[Muaythaiboxer]

dojo politics effect every art at one TKD tounament i did a clean spin hook kick and knocked a guy out and the students instructer made a big deal on how the KO shouldent count and because his school was hosting the tournament i had to spar the same guy in a rematch (i won by points) but still it really ticked me off.

[cathal]

I do agree on the politics aspect I think. There are too many petty arguments.

[Juniper]

I guess whether I like it or not, politics is everywhere. I had been hoping that stuff like this wouldn't occur in a dojo, but apparently it does.

 

But on the brighter side of things, I've been absorbing all the wonderful advice that people have been posting here in response to what has been going on in the Tai Chi program at my school. I've been inspired to take my Tai Chi practice to a deeper place and let go of the "petty" stuff happening around me, and support the daytime teacher in my own way. If anything, I figured out that I can be my own role model and behave the way I feel a true senior student should behave. I'm happy to say that for the first time in a couple of months, I have found joy in going to class again. Thank you all so much for inspiring me to keep going.

 

In another vein, I heard in the past couple couple of days that our head instructor got mad when he found out what the evening senior students were doing and apparently he lectured them and told them to stop treating the daytime people like they were "second class citizens." I ended up not having to say a word to anyone. (phew!) Now, all of a sudden, they are sweet and nice to everyone! (I wondered what was up)

 

Juniper

[cathal]

Well I'm glad you've gotten some closure, and relief! Things sometimes have a way of working themselves out and I'm glad that he was able to chat with the students.