Harlan Posted July 9, 2011 Share Posted July 9, 2011 Now...that IS where I get uncomfortable, and WOULD appreciate some feedback. Asking for credentials if fine...but actually calling someone up...I personally would find that a little uncomfortable. First off, if one is training with a higher dan, his/her instructors are going to possibly be very senior in rank and age. In the Okinawan school I study in, some of these folks don't even speak English, live overseas, and have passed on. There are different cultural expectations of students and I personally feel it would be presumptuous to actually follow up. Ask the instructor their credentials. Ask if he minds if you contact his instructors. Leaves fall. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bushido_man96 Posted July 11, 2011 Share Posted July 11, 2011 I don't think there is anything wrong with asking. If they feel insulted, and tell you to pack sand, then I think that answers your questions for the most part. If they have no ego, then they should feel no problem with openly discussing their training background and the like. https://www.haysgym.comhttp://www.sunyis.com/https://www.aikidoofnorthwestkansas.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sensei8 Posted July 12, 2011 Share Posted July 12, 2011 I don't think there is anything wrong with asking. If they feel insulted, and tell you to pack sand, then I think that answers your questions for the most part. If they have no ego, then they should feel no problem with openly discussing their training background and the like.I concur 100%!! **Proof is on the floor!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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