sensei8 Posted September 24, 2015 Posted September 24, 2015 If you’ve ever seen “Inside the Actor’s Studio” with James Lipton, you are familiar with the Pivot Questionnaire—ten questions that Bernard Pivot always asked his guest in the great French television series,” Bouillon de Culture.”So, with that being said, and with no further build up...Here are the questions:1. What is your favorite word? 2. What is your least favorite word? 3. What turns you on creatively, spiritually or emotionally? 4. What turns you off? 5. What is your favorite Martial Art word? 6. What sound or noise do you love? 7. What sound or noise do you hate? 8. What profession other than your own would you like to attempt? 9. What profession would you not like to do? 10. If your Sensei/Instructor has requested that you're to report to the Hombu/Headquarters immediately, what would you like to hear your Sensei/Instructor say when you arrive at the Hombu/Headquarters?A quick note: I've taken the liberty of rewriting questions #5 and #10 because they are inappropriate for our venue here. Hopefully, you'll understand, and agree with me taking those liberties. Also, should you already know or find out later the exact wording for those two questions, please refrain from answering them here. Thank you, all...let the Pivot Questionnaire commence!! **Proof is on the floor!!!
sensei8 Posted September 28, 2015 Author Posted September 28, 2015 Well, to get the ball rolling...Here are the questions: 1. What is your favorite word? Yes2. What is your least favorite word? No 3. What turns you on creatively, spiritually or emotionally? The unknown possibilities4. What turns you off?People that think they know it all 5. What is your favorite Martial Art word? Shugyo [suck it up]6. What sound or noise do you love?Laughter7. What sound or noise do you hate?Whining8. What profession other than your own would you like to attempt?LEO [Law Enforcement Officer]9. What profession would you not like to do?Coal Miner10. If your Sensei/Instructor has requested that you're to report to the Hombu/Headquarters immediately, what would you like to hear your Sensei/Instructor say when you arrive at the Hombu/Headquarters?GET IN LINE!!Hopefully, more members will take the Pivot Questionnaire!! **Proof is on the floor!!!
Spartacus Maximus Posted September 28, 2015 Posted September 28, 2015 1. Good2. Never3. Well-earned success4. People who assume impossibility without even trying5. Patient determination (nintai in jpn)6. A breeze blowing through some trees 7. Busy traffic of heavy vehicles8. Park ranger or game warden9. Postal worker10. "Let's get started"
jaypo Posted September 28, 2015 Posted September 28, 2015 1. Respect2. Hate3. Love 4. Disrespectful or inconsiderate actions5. Tuite!6. Laughter from my children7. Whining8. Hunting guide9. LEO- because I believe they are some of the bravest people in the world with one of the most important functions, yet they are the most disrespected profession in the world right now. It drives me crazy thinking about it. 10. Let's begin class!! Seek Perfection of CharacterBe FaithfulEndeavorRespect othersRefrain from violent behavior.
sensei8 Posted September 28, 2015 Author Posted September 28, 2015 Thanks Spartacus Maximus and jaypo; I loved your answers!! Keep them coming, please!! **Proof is on the floor!!!
Wado Heretic Posted September 28, 2015 Posted September 28, 2015 1. What is your favourite word? Art.2. What is your least favourite word? Any curse word used poorly. 3. What turns you on creatively, spiritually or emotionally? Adversity. 4. What turns you off? Excuses. 5. What is your favourite Martial Art word? Yo-Ryu-Bi (Technically a compound phase but I cannot think of any single word.) 6. What sound or noise do you love? Electric Guitar 7. What sound or noise do you hate? Axl Rose’s voice, it some how just winds me up. He isn't the only8. What profession other than your own would you like to attempt? Being a Full-time Martial Artist; primarily as a teacher rather than as a fighter. 9. What profession would you not like to do? Any uniformed work; I do not do well with authority.10. If your Sensei/Instructor has requested that you're to report to the Hombu/Headquarters immediately, what would you like to hear your Sensei/Instructor say when you arrive at the Hombu/Headquarters?Hello R. Keith Williams
mazzybear Posted September 29, 2015 Posted September 29, 2015 1. What is your favorite word? Roaster (Scottish slang for somebody who is a making a fool of themselves)2. What is your least favorite word? Bae (youngsters use it to mean their significant other. It drives me insane)3. What turns you on creatively, spiritually or emotionally? Learning about new people/places/cultures.4. What turns you off? Bigots.5. What is your favorite Martial Art word? Kime.6. What sound or noise do you love? Running/crashing water (mother nature at her finest)7. What sound or noise do you hate? People banging their head, it turns my stomach.8. What profession other than your own would you like to attempt? Wildlife photographer/film maker.9. What profession would you not like to do? Sewer worker. 10. If your Sensei/Instructor has requested that you're to report to the Hombu/Headquarters immediately, what would you like to hear your Sensei/Instructor say when you arrive at the Hombu/Headquarters?You're ready. Be water, my friend.
Hawkmoon Posted September 29, 2015 Posted September 29, 2015 hmm ...1. Hello!2. (A swear one)3. Music, 'Ludovico Einaudi - Islands' for example, simply beautiful.4. 'Hate' Preachers.5. Osu!6. Running Water.7. Chalk board scrapping!8. Archaeologist9. Politician.10. Thank you. “A human life gains luster and strength only when it is polished and tempered.”Sosai Masutatsu Oyama (1923 - 1994) Founder of Kyokushin Karate.
JR 137 Posted October 9, 2015 Posted October 9, 2015 Other than perverse stuff, I'll try to answer as honestly as possible lol. 1. What is your favorite word? Love2. What is your least favorite word? (Phrase) I can't3. What turns you on creatively, spiritually or emotionally? The desire to surpass my own expectations4. What turns you off? Excuses5. What is your favorite Martial Art word? Ren ma - keep polishing6. What sound or noise do you love? My daughters' laughter7. What sound or noise do you hate? Whining8. What profession other than your own would you like to attempt? Orthopedic surgeon (just the surgery and clinical stuff though)9. What profession would you not like to do? Tie - gynecologist or corrections/prison guard10. If your Sensei/Instructor has requested that you're to report to the Hombu/Headquarters immediately, what would you like to hear your Sensei/Instructor say when you arrive at the Hombu/Headquarters?My teacher is being honored in a special way for his dedication/dojo is being honored
sensei8 Posted October 9, 2015 Author Posted October 9, 2015 Great posts, ALL!! Thank you!! Keep them coming!! **Proof is on the floor!!!
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