Visiting other dojangs

[bushido_man96]

This is a little bit different from what ya'll have been talking about, but my instructor teaches us to be friendly and greet new/visiting/prospective students as soon as possible, especially if one is of higher rank. I'm a shy person so this took a little getting used too. Anyhow, whenever I visit another school I always notice just how "friendly" they are. It is one aspect of how I judge a school when visiting. I guess I have just become used to "doing it our way" and measure others by it.

Ed

I agree with your methods, here. I think it is important to be approachable and professional when in comes to school management. I think that is it is important for the students to know that they are also ambassadors of the school.

I like it that way as well!

[wingedMonkey]

I noticed in our testing time the dojang i go to seems to concentrate more on sparring than the other three sister schools do.

[YoungMan]

I used to visit other dojangs and schools in the past, but now I don't bother. I've seen too many crap schools to really merit doing it any more. For me, it tends to be a waste of time.

[bushido_man96]

Try visiting schools of other styles, as well. You may learn a lot!

[YoungMan]

Same principle applies. I've seen Sanchin Ryu, Shorin Ryu, Isshin Ryu etc. I always end up leave thinking I just lost 1 1/2 hours of my life. Mind you, I will respect arts that deserve it. If I see a great Okinawan or Japanese karate class, I will take notice. I appreciate good technique and manners regardless of who teaches it. Unfortunately, my experience over the past 20+ years has not shown me these classes. And Tae Kwon Do classes are just as bad, if not worse. Either Olympic style or just bad.