Himokiri Karate Posted October 3, 2016 Share Posted October 3, 2016 There's no one that I'd choose to train with because, before I can train with anyone, I first must be worthy, and I'm not worthy; and right now, I feel like I'm the furthest thing from being worthy!! Why do you feel like you are not worthy?Is it lack of technique or a physical prowess?Neither!! It's a personal feeling, brought on through personal as well as professional loss!! I cant say I know what you mean, but from reading your posts, you seem like a pragmatic person that takes a logical approach towards things. Anyway, the reason I brought up technique and physical prowess was because, in some martial arts gyms/dojo/organizations, you have to prove yourself to the headmaster or the headmaster may just teach advance classes.To the bold type above...Currently, I'm the "headmaster"; I'm the Kaicho of the SKKA. Now I am even more confused as to why you feel like you are not worthy but I wont press the matter. That being said, I discovered an obscure kung fu master who played in 90s martial arts action movie.His name is Chin Kar-lok and in a movie called the scorpion king (1992) he showed AMAZING kung fu movement that left me speechless.I tried to find information but his peak was from the early to mid 90s and not too much information, though I did find an interview about his training which he was an all around kung fu guy, though he favored the southern style.I would post a link but I remember few rules in regards to posting videos which I have to check again when I have time. It begins with the knowledge that the severity of a strikes impact is amplified by a smaller surface area. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sensei8 Posted October 3, 2016 Share Posted October 3, 2016 There's no one that I'd choose to train with because, before I can train with anyone, I first must be worthy, and I'm not worthy; and right now, I feel like I'm the furthest thing from being worthy!! Why do you feel like you are not worthy?Is it lack of technique or a physical prowess?Neither!! It's a personal feeling, brought on through personal as well as professional loss!! I cant say I know what you mean, but from reading your posts, you seem like a pragmatic person that takes a logical approach towards things. Anyway, the reason I brought up technique and physical prowess was because, in some martial arts gyms/dojo/organizations, you have to prove yourself to the headmaster or the headmaster may just teach advance classes.To the bold type above...Currently, I'm the "headmaster"; I'm the Kaicho of the SKKA. Now I am even more confused as to why you feel like you are not worthy but I wont press the matter. That being said, I discovered an obscure kung fu master who played in 90s martial arts action movie.His name is Chin Kar-lok and in a movie called the scorpion king (1992) he showed AMAZING kung fu movement that left me speechless.I tried to find information but his peak was from the early to mid 90s and not too much information, though I did find an interview about his training which he was an all around kung fu guy, though he favored the southern style.I would post a link but I remember few rules in regards to posting videos which I have to check again when I have time.To the bold type above...Our Soke passed away in 2008 of natural causes.Our Dai-Soke passed away in 2010 from two separate strokes.Our Kancho and the 5 members of our Board of Regents passed away in 2016 from a head-on crash/accident.These personal as well as professional losses have taken it's toll on me across the board. In that, I don't expect many to understand as to why I feel unworthy, and what I do feel is the furthest thing from self-pity, but it's more of a huge void embraces me daily. **Proof is on the floor!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Himokiri Karate Posted October 9, 2016 Share Posted October 9, 2016 There's no one that I'd choose to train with because, before I can train with anyone, I first must be worthy, and I'm not worthy; and right now, I feel like I'm the furthest thing from being worthy!! Why do you feel like you are not worthy?Is it lack of technique or a physical prowess?Neither!! It's a personal feeling, brought on through personal as well as professional loss!! I cant say I know what you mean, but from reading your posts, you seem like a pragmatic person that takes a logical approach towards things. Anyway, the reason I brought up technique and physical prowess was because, in some martial arts gyms/dojo/organizations, you have to prove yourself to the headmaster or the headmaster may just teach advance classes.To the bold type above...Currently, I'm the "headmaster"; I'm the Kaicho of the SKKA. Now I am even more confused as to why you feel like you are not worthy but I wont press the matter. That being said, I discovered an obscure kung fu master who played in 90s martial arts action movie.His name is Chin Kar-lok and in a movie called the scorpion king (1992) he showed AMAZING kung fu movement that left me speechless.I tried to find information but his peak was from the early to mid 90s and not too much information, though I did find an interview about his training which he was an all around kung fu guy, though he favored the southern style.I would post a link but I remember few rules in regards to posting videos which I have to check again when I have time.To the bold type above...Our Soke passed away in 2008 of natural causes.Our Dai-Soke passed away in 2010 from two separate strokes.Our Kancho and the 5 members of our Board of Regents passed away in 2016 from a head-on crash/accident.These personal as well as professional losses have taken it's toll on me across the board. In that, I don't expect many to understand as to why I feel unworthy, and what I do feel is the furthest thing from self-pity, but it's more of a huge void embraces me daily. Sorry to hear that, I assume you were close/reliant on the lost members. Hopefully you can recover and although I have no idea the structure of your style/dojo, hopefully there are some young talent that can help you fill the void. It begins with the knowledge that the severity of a strikes impact is amplified by a smaller surface area. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bball197046 Posted November 30, 2016 Share Posted November 30, 2016 I would train with Andrea Harkins. She is very passionate about martial arts and life. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MatsuShinshii Posted December 14, 2016 Share Posted December 14, 2016 Matsumura "Bushi" Sokon The person who succeeds is not the one who holds back, fearing failure, nor the one who never fails-but the one who moves on in spite of failure. Charles R. Swindoll Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
strangepair03 Posted December 14, 2016 Share Posted December 14, 2016 If I could, I would have trained with Joen Nakazato of Shorinji Ryu. But I do consider myself lucky that I have had the opportunity to have trained repeatedly with AJ Advincula Sensei and Walt Van Gilson Sensei. Both 1st generation students, so even though Shimabuku Sensei died the year I was born, I'm as close as possible to the source.I'll take it!!! A punch should stay like a treasure in the sleeve. It should not be used indiscrimately.Kyan Chotoku Sensei Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mazzybear Posted December 14, 2016 Share Posted December 14, 2016 Well, being a Wado practitioner, I'd have to say Tatsuo Suzuki. My instructor often talks about the times he trained with him with great affection. Mo. Be water, my friend. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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