Spodo Komodo Posted July 23, 2015 Share Posted July 23, 2015 ...my Sensei never asked me why I missed a class...ever; he never asked anyone...ever!! You were either there or you weren't;Neither did mine, I just felt guilty enough to feel the need to explain my absence every time I wasn't there. There is always a need to feel superior in absentia to those who are merely shirking due to hangovers, laziness or sport on the TV. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sensei8 Posted July 23, 2015 Share Posted July 23, 2015 ...my Sensei never asked me why I missed a class...ever; he never asked anyone...ever!! You were either there or you weren't;Neither did mine, I just felt guilty enough to feel the need to explain my absence every time I wasn't there. There is always a need to feel superior in absentia to those who are merely shirking due to hangovers, laziness or sport on the TV.Yeah, me too. But whenever I tried to, he'd either ignore me or shrug his shoulders or, my favorite..."You here now, get in line!" **Proof is on the floor!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IcemanSK Posted July 23, 2015 Author Share Posted July 23, 2015 Is there an odd &/or silly reason you missed class that you didn't try to explain? Being a good fighter is One thing. Being a good person is Everything. Kevin "Superkick" McClinton Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Montana Posted August 1, 2015 Share Posted August 1, 2015 I had ever intention of going to my senseis class, as I had been doing for abotu 2 years and hardly ever missed one. But..my girlfriend made me an offer I couldn't refuse. If you don't want to stand behind our troops, please..feel free to stand in front of them.Student since January 1975---4th Dan, retired due to non-martial arts related injuries. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JR 137 Posted August 1, 2015 Share Posted August 1, 2015 I've never been asked why I wasn't there. When I joined my current dojo, I asked my CI what was expected, attendance-wise. He said "come as often as you want, or as little as you want; it's your training, it's your money." My last sensei was along the same lines.The dojo was there a long time before I was, and will be around when I'm gone. The world and the dojo doesn't stand still when I'm not there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sensei8 Posted August 1, 2015 Share Posted August 1, 2015 I've never been asked why I wasn't there. When I joined my current dojo, I asked my CI what was expected, attendance-wise. He said "come as often as you want, or as little as you want; it's your training, it's your money." My last sensei was along the same lines.The dojo was there a long time before I was, and will be around when I'm gone. The world and the dojo doesn't stand still when I'm not there.Solid post!! Loved the bold type above!! **Proof is on the floor!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ShotokanMaster Posted August 18, 2015 Share Posted August 18, 2015 I didnt come to class because my Gi was in the washer and the dryer dont work hahahahahaha or my doc ate my belt or the dog ate my book LOL I love Shotokan Karate Do and American Kenpo Karate Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SaiFightsMS Posted August 22, 2015 Share Posted August 22, 2015 Had a student once who missed a class because he was helping his Grandma and she thought she had seen a stray black cat in her flower bed. When he went to look for the cat he found a skunk. He didn't want to offend anyone that night with his new fragrance. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sensei8 Posted August 24, 2015 Share Posted August 24, 2015 Had a student once who missed a class because he was helping his Grandma and she thought she had seen a stray black cat in her flower bed. When he went to look for the cat he found a skunk. He didn't want to offend anyone that night with his new fragrance.That's funny, and quite thoughtful!! **Proof is on the floor!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nidan Melbourne Posted August 24, 2015 Share Posted August 24, 2015 My sensei doesn't ask at all. If your running a few minutes late all he expects for you to apologize for being late, get your card out and bow in then go to the appropriate placing for you or go to the appropriate group. I rocked up 30 minutes late because parking was terrible. I apologized big time and he just went "you came which is the important thing!" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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