Racism at the dojo

[Jared]

I have never really been to a Dojo, just a few training camps. I didnt notice any racsism there. Mind you there not too much in our country being multicultural.

 

Its a very bad thing. In our family we have a mix of blood of Irish, Scotish and Okinawan. These days so many people have mixed blood it would be silly to be rascist I think!!

[kicker]

well at the club i go to I have never seen any racism

 

It could happen sometime but I guess it's sometimes rare.

 

 

[Piastre]

It would never be tolerated at my dojo.

 

Just as a side-line. Would people here continue to train at a school where there was overt racism, or any ism for that matter? Especially if it originated with the sensei/instructor.

[spinninggumby]

Blatant discrimination in a school would be a huge and accurate sign that the instructors or the organization is narrow-minded and ignorant. Ignorance and prejudice is closely tied with the inability to adapt to new methods or ideas, as well as the unwillingness to receive or accept innovation and/or improvement (whether it be referred to one's outlook on society or one's outlook on where his/her style stands). For this reason alone, I would pack up my bags and jump ship.

 

 

[ramymensa]

Racism is a sign of narrow mindness and I hate it. I have friends that are other race, other colour, other religion and some are even gay. So what?

 

They are great friends as long as they are smart, funny and open-hearted. And they are...

 

The rest doesn't matter.

 

And in our dojo there's no room for such things. Thank God for my sensei

[LeaF]

I am yet to encounter rascism at any dojo. The best student at my dojo is African

[BlueDragon1981]

I have not. We dont have many other races in my area. Its primarily white. I dont care what race a person is. I go by who they are not what there skin color is. I will respect anyone who respects me. I go to school with other races. You know what I dont see any racism there. We all generally get along. I think some of the younger generation may be getting past some of the racism. Or it could just be my area. I dont know. Anyway skin color, religion and sexual prefrence should not matter as long as you are treated with respect.

[inyctrotter]

Sometimes but everybody is just joking. Don't take it seriously.

[monkeygirl]

Fortunately I've never had to deal with racism in my dojo. But then again, all the students (except one african-american girl) are white.

 

Like that one comedian says: Let's just keep mixing the races 'til we're all one grayish color!!

[ramymensa]

It reminds me of some kind of saying: "We are not racists. We all know human race is WHITE."

 

Well honestly I wish I was asian or african. They are REALLY beautiful.

 

And I thank God for those many colours. Otherwise, after seeing white faces we would eventually see ... black ...