Protagonist Posted June 24, 2006 Share Posted June 24, 2006 My sensei made a rule that if two students wish to date within the dojo they must speak not only with him, but possibly with a couple other instructors too. He has a set of rules for them to follow and everything so the dojo won't be in a heap of chaos if the two happen to break-up. But I agree with what a some of the others have said, it all depends on maturity. -Protagonist Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KarateGirl1387 Posted July 25, 2006 Share Posted July 25, 2006 Yeah, I agree. I think dating should be kept to a minimum around the dojo, both students and instructors. I dated this one guy from my school when I was 16 and he turned out to be a total jerk and things between us were just awkward after that. Though I did hit significantly harder in sparring class, lol "It's not just Karate, it's a way of life." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bbk2132 Posted August 29, 2006 Share Posted August 29, 2006 my two best friends in the dojo date...and then went through a pretty tough breakup. They both tried to prentend that everything was alright during class, like it never happened, but the first few weeks were hard because they wouldn't hang out with eachother and it was like i had to choose between friends. It was really akward, and it was hard on both of them. But at the same time my instructor married a student and they have been happily married for a few years now.So i don't really know what my veiws are. I think they are okay, as long as you are strong enough to continue your training normaly even if a break-up occurs. "good enough is the enemy of excellence"Shodan Goju Ryu karate-do under Sensei Gene Villa Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tef Posted September 19, 2006 Share Posted September 19, 2006 I guess it depends on your priorities. If you really want to find someone and that someone shares the same interest as you - i.e., martial arts - then grow up and go out with them! Hmmm, what's more important, finding the love of your life or doing martial arts? Uhhh, let me guess... Man I sound old. But that's the problem with relationships today; they're penciled into peoples' schedules between work and play:6:00 - Dinner7:00 - Martial arts7:15 - Fall in love7:45 - Sparring8:00 - Go homeNo dis, but who goes to Dojo for 15 min then spends 30 min falling in love? Destined To Bring Light Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ShotokanTre Posted September 27, 2006 Share Posted September 27, 2006 it seems to me that most girls at the dojo --or anywhere else I go in life-- are all either underage or waaaayy too old One More Time Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marie curie Posted October 3, 2006 Share Posted October 3, 2006 I think that this really depends on the couple. I've dated people in my martial arts classes, broken up, and gotten along just fine. I'm now engaged to my instructor and actually, the guy he teaches with is married to another instructor. Of course, that isn't always the way that it works You suck-train harder.......................Don't block with your faceA good traveler has no fixed plans, and is not intent on arriving. -Lao Tzu Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wo bo chan Posted October 11, 2006 Share Posted October 11, 2006 Just a tip for the guys, don't date too many of the girls from your karate school. Pretty soon you have a whole school full of ex's. Not always a good situation haha. Speaking from experienceI hear ya. Dating in your school is a bad idea. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KarateK Posted October 12, 2006 Share Posted October 12, 2006 Ok so here I go proof you shouldnt even date fellow students. Just split up with someone, he has since pretty much dropped out of training and as such i have lost my mum two members. Great stuff!! Karate Ni Sentinashi Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jiffy Posted October 20, 2006 Share Posted October 20, 2006 Don't stress. If people drop out because of this, they probably weren't that dedicated to start with.Good training should take prescendence over personal in-difference always! The mind is like a parachute, it only works when it's open. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KarateK Posted October 25, 2006 Share Posted October 25, 2006 I feel really embarrassed about that post - shouldnt really have brought my personal life into this thread. Was venting!! Many apologies. Karate Ni Sentinashi Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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