bushido_man96 Posted July 22, 2006 Share Posted July 22, 2006 You'll have to stay on for sure, or else Sohan will catch you! https://www.haysgym.comhttp://www.sunyis.com/https://www.aikidoofnorthwestkansas.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jaymac Posted July 23, 2006 Share Posted July 23, 2006 A break is good. Have a blast! You will return one day to train in a dojo again, but for now- enjoy! A great martial artist is one who is humble and respectful of others. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sohan Posted July 23, 2006 Share Posted July 23, 2006 You'll have to stay on for sure, or else Sohan will catch you! Oh, I've slowed down a lot since my wife began rationing my internet hours. With respect, Sohan "If I cannot become one of extraordinary accomplishment, I will not walk the earth." Zen Master Nakahara Nantenbo"A man who has attained mastery of an art reveals it in his every action." Samuarai maxim"Knowing others is wisdom; knowing yourself is Enlightenment." Lao-Tzu Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
karatekid1975 Posted July 24, 2006 Author Share Posted July 24, 2006 You'll have to stay on for sure, or else Sohan will catch you! Hehehehe RUNS!!! LOL. Just kiddin. I'm not going anywhere. I have too many KF buds. KF is my home. Fear not, my friends Laurie F Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bushido_man96 Posted July 24, 2006 Share Posted July 24, 2006 You'll have to stay on for sure, or else Sohan will catch you! Oh, I've slowed down a lot since my wife began rationing my internet hours. With respect, Sohan https://www.haysgym.comhttp://www.sunyis.com/https://www.aikidoofnorthwestkansas.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
karatekid1975 Posted July 29, 2006 Author Share Posted July 29, 2006 Ok, it's "official." I met with the manager of my old dojang. I bought out the contract, and had an "exit interview." The new dojang, I just told them that I will be out for a while.It is kinda sad to leave "officially." But I may return to training one day. I may just break out the old tapes, pop them in the VCR, and train a bit here and there to see if my "itch" returns to go back to training. We'll see. Laurie F Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bushido_man96 Posted July 29, 2006 Share Posted July 29, 2006 Ok, it's "official." I met with the manager of my old dojang. I bought out the contract, and had an "exit interview." The new dojang, I just told them that I will be out for a while.It is kinda sad to leave "officially." But I may return to training one day. I may just break out the old tapes, pop them in the VCR, and train a bit here and there to see if my "itch" returns to go back to training. We'll see.Playing taps for you. https://www.haysgym.comhttp://www.sunyis.com/https://www.aikidoofnorthwestkansas.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cathal Posted July 31, 2006 Share Posted July 31, 2006 I have taken a few breaks myself and I tend to come back to it all the more committed. .The best victory is when the opponent surrendersof its own accord before there are any actualhostilities...It is best to win without fighting.- Sun-tzu Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sensei Rick Posted July 31, 2006 Share Posted July 31, 2006 I don't agree with everyone else here. I don't think this is a good idea, But I have stopped chasing after students. I have had a few student' in my life, even black belts, tell me they were gonna take a break. They have never returned. Students that I felt were more dedicated than even myself. I run into them at church or the mall, and it's always the same thing, they wish they never gave it up, and regret quitting. Yet they are embarrased to go back in front of their peers. You have your reasons, but I hope you reconsider. place clever martial arts phrase here Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jiffy Posted August 1, 2006 Share Posted August 1, 2006 Hi karatekid1975,It appears to me that you have been doing MA for some time (by your post count). It's sad to hear that you have decided to leave. I thought I would bring this to your attention though... you're not leaving MA, you're simply choosing not to physically practise it. Over time, MA integrates itself into your life and becomes a way of life. While you may not be practising the physical techniques, I hope the principle that you have learned in your MA continue to guide you and become a rich part of your life... even if you're not aware of them. As for the physical practise, who knows, you may return one day, but if not, that doesn't matter. It's all part of the natural circle of life that we must respect. All good things come to an end.The only constant, is change.Good Luck! The mind is like a parachute, it only works when it's open. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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